Description
The course covers fundamentals of solar energy and its utilization in photovoltaic (PV) systems. The solar PV systems, from cells to grids, are addressed, with a particular emphasis on the challenges of grid-integration of PV and the development of storage technologies. Projects assist students with understanding solar PV system layouts and costs, calculating PV system size, and identifying appropriate system design for a given electrical demand. The course explores economic considerations and return on investment, touching on solar PV system costs for residential and commercial use. Prerequisite: MEE391 Instrumentation and Measurement or ELE401 Electronics I.
Common questions about MEE 505
What is MEE 505 at LAU?
MEE 505 Solar System Design is a 3-credit course at Lebanese American University (LAU), in the Industrial & Mechanical Eng. department. The course covers fundamentals of solar energy and its utilization in photovoltaic (PV) systems. The solar PV systems, from cells to grids, are addressed, with a particular emphasis on the challenges of grid-integration of PV and the development of storage technologies.
How many credits is MEE 505?
MEE 505 Solar System Design is worth 3 credits at LAU.
Who teaches MEE 505 at LAU?
Studiety has 1 professor on record for MEE 505: Pierre Tanios Rahme. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.
What are the prerequisites for MEE 505?
MEE 505 lists 2 prerequisites: ELE 401 Electronics I, MEE 391 Instrumentation & Measurements.