D1 - Knowledge and ability to understand: Knowledge of the electrical and thermal models of photovoltaic (PV) modules, MPPT techniques and diagnostics, PV system design principles, as well as the regulations and permitting procedures related to the installation of PV systems. D2 - Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: The acquired knowledge is used to understand the methodologies for modeling, sizing, designing, and implementing a photovoltaic system based on given project data, and for calculating its key performance parameters. D3 - Autonomy of judgment: Judgement skills are developed through in-depth study of the methods needed to critically assess various options for integrating PV systems into the territory, fostering the ability to identify technical challenges and propose optimal solutions independently. D4 - Communication skills: The student will be able to clearly explain the design and functional characteristics of a PV system, interact with technicians, administrators, and stakeholders, and produce technical documentation aligned with the requirements of permitting processes. D5 - Learning skills: Development of the ability to stay updated on regulatory, technological, and procedural advancements in the PV sector, gaining familiarity with technical sources, databases, and software tools used in professional practice.

- Modelling and control of PV systems - From the loss-less model to the five-parameter model. Dynamic and empirical modelling. Determination of model parameters and their effect on the current-voltage characteristic; effects of irradiance and temperature on electrical parameters; translation of parameters under conditions other than STC; types of faults in PV modules and the hotspot problem; half-cut and three-cut photovoltaic modules. diagnostic techniques; MPPT techniques and their implementation; introduction to the main forecasting techniques; principles of thermal modelling of a PV module. - Design of a PV system in the industrial and utility scale - Plant design; evaluation of consumption, the importance of storage and its sizing; software to support design, environmental data database, 3D layout of the PV generator; - Realisation of PV systems: procedural procedures: single authorisation, simplified authorisation procedure (PAS), communication to the municipality, declaration of start of work (Dichiarazione di Inizio Lavori Asseverata), free building activities (Attività in edilizia libera). Landscape, historical and architectural constraints. - Laboratory experience

G. Petrone, C. A. Ramos‐Paja, and G. Spagnuolo, Photovoltaic Sources Modeling, 1st ed. Wiley, 2017.

- Modelling and control of PV systems - From the loss-less model to the five-parameter model. Dynamic and empirical modelling. Determination of model parameters and their effect on the current-voltage characteristic; effects of irradiance and temperature on electrical parameters; translation of parameters under conditions other than STC; types of faults in PV modules and the hotspot problem; half-cut and three-cut photovoltaic modules. diagnostic techniques; MPPT techniques and their implementation; introduction to the main forecasting techniques; principles of thermal modelling of a PV module. - Design of a PV system in the industrial and utility scale - Plant design; evaluation of consumption, the importance of storage and its sizing; software to support design, environmental data database, 3D layout of the PV generator; - Realisation of PV systems: procedural procedures: single authorisation, simplified authorisation procedure (PAS), communication to the municipality, declaration of start of work (Dichiarazione di Inizio Lavori Asseverata), free building activities (Attività in edilizia libera). Landscape, historical and architectural constraints. - Laboratory experience

Lectures and exercises in Matlab conducted in class. Teaching materials are made available via the Teams platform or Moodle. A laboratory experience regarding photovoltaic systems is planned. Seminar activities conducted by experts in the field.

Slides of lessons are uploaded on Moodle.

Oral exam including theoretical questions and discussion of numerical exercises conducted during the course.

This course explores topics closely related to one or more goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs)