Module I: Modeling of Photovoltaic Power Plants
- DC Side modeling (cells, modules, arrays, generation of module file),
- AC side modeling (inverters, transformers, grid connection)
- Algorithms for modeling solar irradiance, module temperature, shading, soiling.
- Structural aspects, contemporary issues, financial aspects
Module II: Monitoring, Performance Assessment and Degradation
- Real time monitoring and fault detection in large PV power plants
- Performance Assessment of large PV Power Plants
- Performance Degradation and Reliability of PV Power Plants
Module III: Smart, Fast Response Utility Scale Power Plants
- Challenges in case of high PV penetration due to traditional approach to utility scale PV power plants.
- Controllers and techniques for developing smart utility scale power plants
- Economics of smart utility scale power plants
