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Introduction of SAM's Photovoltaic (PV) model for Utility Scale PV Solar Design and Analysis

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Conference

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Baltimore , Maryland

Publication Date

June 25, 2023

Start Date

June 25, 2023

End Date

June 28, 2023

Conference Session

Power Engineering & Curriculum Innovations

Tagged Division

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Page Count

5

DOI

10.18260/1-2--43865

Permanent URL

https://peer.asee.org/43865

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444

Paper Authors

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Saurav Basnet WentWorth Institute of Technol

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Kesh Bahadur Pun Black & Veatch Corp, Overland Park, KS USA

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Abstract

System Advisor Model (SAM) developed by NREL (National Renewable Energy Lab) are used in modeling different types of renewable energy systems. Due to increase in demand of renewable energy sources (RES) the demand of engineers proficient in modeling RES has been growing. However, typical engineering curriculum focuses more on fundamental principles and other applications, not covering RES modeling. Employers desire and students yearn for hands-on, real-world, job read skills and proficiency. This study has explored and developed educational module for Large PV farms that could be incorporated into engineering courses. Such module(s) would help student awareness, understanding and proficiency to enable contribution within a growing area of demand within the job market.

Basnet, S., & Pun, K. B. (2023, June), Introduction of SAM's Photovoltaic (PV) model for Utility Scale PV Solar Design and Analysis Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland. 10.18260/1-2--43865

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