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ELE 176 Introduction to Alternative Energy Including Hybrid Systems

3 credit(s)
Industry Credential Opportunity:

  • Alternative Energy Certification


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.


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