R23
EEE · 4-1
✓ VERIFIED VS. PUBLISHED SYLLABUS 2026-07-12
Design of PV Systems
JNTUK R23 · EEE · semester 4-1 · syllabus
This JNTUK R23 professional elective is listed for Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE). It is listed in semester 4-1. It carries 3 credits. The published coverage runs across 5 units, from Unit I through Unit V.
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UNIT 01 — Unit I
Solar Energy Basics: Solar radiation – Extraterrestrial and terrestrial, Solar geometry – Declination, altitude angle, hour angle, air mass Radiation measurement and estimation, Effect of tilt angle on radiation, Overview of solar energy conversion technologies, Introduction to PV effect and materials used
UNIT 02 — Unit II
Solar Photovoltaic Cell Technologies Types of solar cells: Crystalline silicon, thin-film, multi-junction, emerging technologies, Cell structure and working principle, I-V characteristics of solar cells – Effect of irradiance and temperature, Efficiency, fill factor, and performance parameters, Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) – Algorithms and techniques
UNIT 03 — Unit III
PV Module and System Components PV module characteristics and rating, Module interconnections – Series and parallel configurations, Balance of System (BoS): Batteries, charge controllers, inverters, protection devices PV system configurations: Standalone, grid-connected, hybrid Energy storage options – Battery types and characteristics
UNIT 04 — Unit IV
PV System Design Load estimation and energy requirement analysis-Sizing of PV array, battery bank, and inverter-Shadow analysis and tilt optimization -Wiring, cabling, earthing, and protection design-Simulation tools (e.g., PVsyst, HOMER, SAM) – Basic introduction
UNIT 05 — Unit V
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Installation guidelines and standards (e.g., MNRE, IEC codes)-Testing, Commissioning, and troubleshooting of PV systems Maintenance strategies and fault diagnostics-Performance evaluation and economic analysis (Payback period, LCOE)-Environmental and safety considerations