ELE 176 - Introduction to Alternative Energy Including Hybrid Systems

(3 CR)

Prerequisite(s): MTE 1, MTE 2 and MTE 3. Corequisite(s): ELE 130.

Introduces Alternative Energy with an emphasis on solar photovoltaic systems, small wind turbines technology, the theory of PV technology, PV applications, solar energy terminology, system components, site analysis, PV system integration and PV system connections and small wind turbine technology site analysis. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.