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Catalog : MECH.5250 Grid-Connected Solar Electric Systems (Formerly 22.525)

MECH.5250 — Graduate

Id: 038510 Offering: 1 Credits: 3-3

Description

Students will study the concepts and design considerations of grid-connected, solar-powered, electrical generation systems, from residential through utility scale. Emphasis will be on practical applications that help make the student "work ready" at graduation. Grading consists of two tests during semester; one individual project (residential scale PV system); and one group project (commercial-scale system). This course fulfills an elective requirement for renewable energy students.

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MECH.5250 — Online and Continuing Education

Id: 038510 Offering: 2 Credits: 3-3

Description

Students will study the concepts and design considerations of grid-connected, solar-powered, electrical generation systems, from residential through utility scale. Emphasis will be on practical applications that help make the student "work ready" at graduation. Grading consists of two tests during semester; one individual project (residential scale PV system); and one group project (commercial-scale system). This course fulfills an elective requirement for renewable energy students.

Prerequisites

Students with a CSCE or UGRD career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.

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