CHEME 6662 - Solar Energy Module

(CU-SBY)

Spring (one quarter of term)(offered alternate years). 1 credit. Student option grading.

T. Hanrath, J. W. Tester.

Energy technology module of CHEME 6660 provides a comprehensive overview of solar energy conversion technologies. Major themes range from fundamental (nuts and bolts) solid-state concepts and operating principles of photovoltaics to manufacturing of cells and modules, balance of system aspects, and perspectives on second- and third-generation photovoltaic technologies. The module also summarizes solar thermal power technologies including passive and active solar heating, concentrated solar power plants.