Introduction to Solar Design Applications

Catalog description

One lecture. Basic introduction to the concepts and principles related to solar energy applications. A survey of the many types of systems that solar energy can be used in single and multi-family dwellings. Students will be able to: understand a wide variety of solar applications available for use in single and multi-family dwellings; utilize Sun Path Finder Equipment and terminology to increase their awareness of daily, monthly, and annual sun movement; demonstrate knowledge of solar terminology and constructs such as differences in altitude, azimuth, angle of incidence, orientation, latitudes, time of day uses, isogenic (magnetic) verses true north orientation maps, and solar radiation measurements and how these constructs are used for solar applications; identify solar industry systems, including passive and active; understand solar, electric, and solar thermal designs, installations, and maintenance and equipment operations. Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.