MST.PHV P211-0280 mst4 2 VU 3 0 no German End-of-placement report (ungraded) and written exam (graded) MST.PHV Mechatronics and Sensor Technology 0 optional course MST.PHV Mechatronics and Sensor Technology 0 optional course MST.PHV Mechatronics and Sensor Technology 0 optional course 30 class hours (= 22.5 clock hours) over a 15-week period.The total student study time is 90 hours (equivalent to 3 ECTS credits).There are therefore 67.5 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation. Prof. Dr.-Ing. John Heppe jhp N.N. nn After successfully completing this course, students will be able to: - explain the structure and function of a solar cell, - explain the factors that influence efficiency with the help of semiconductor physics, - assess the degree of efficiency improvement in new cell developments, - analyse the electrical performance data of a PV system, identify the factors influencing its performance losses and propose solutions for improvement, - use simple analytical methods and procedures to design photovoltaic systems according to various system concepts and calculate the expected energy yield. - The annual and daily cycle of solar irradiance, shading - Introduction to the semiconductor physics of solar cells, - Design and mode of operation of solar cells, parameters that influence efficiency - Types of solar cells and development trends - Solar curves of modules and generators with - Influences of temperature, mismatching and partial shading on the system efficiency - Wiring concepts Seminaristic instruction with practical exercises Wagemann,H-G. und Eschrich, H: Photovoltaik, Vieweg+Teubner 2. Aufl. 2010 Mertens,K: Photovoltaik, Lehrbuch zu Grundlagen, Technologie und Praxis Kaltschmitt,M. et al: Erneuerbare Energien, 4. Auflage, 2006 Quaschning,V.: Regenerative Energiesysteme, Hanser, 7. aktualisierte Auflage 2011 Thu Mar 12 15:06:17 CET 2026, CKEY=mps, BKEY=mst4, CID=[?], LANGUAGE=en, DATE=12.03.2026