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Lesson 5: Electrical and Mechanical Balance of System (BOS)

  • Overview
  • Review
  • PV Systems Mounting Types
  • Mechanical BOS Components
  • Electrical BOS components
  • Lesson 5 Activity
  • Procurement Report/Peer Review
  • Summary and Final Tasks

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  • AE 868: Commercial Solar Electric Systems
    • Lesson 1: Solar Electricity Generation in the US and Global Market
    • Lesson 2: PV System Components (PV Module)
    • Lesson 3: PV System Components (PV Storage)
    • Lesson 4: PV System Components (Power Conditioning Units)
    • Lesson 5: Electrical and Mechanical Balance of System (BOS)
      • Overview
      • Review
      • PV Systems Mounting Types
      • Mechanical BOS Components
      • Electrical BOS components
      • Lesson 5 Activity
      • Procurement Report/Peer Review
      • Summary and Final Tasks
    • Lesson 6: System Design Processes for Grid-connected and Stand-alone Systems
    • Lesson 7: PV Related Codes and Standards
    • Lesson 8: Applicable NEC Articles for Sizing Electrical Components of PV System and Grounding Requirements
    • Lesson 9: Interconnection Requirements and Methods
    • Lesson 10: Construction Project Management and Safety
    • Lesson 11: Commissioning, System Monitoring, and Operation & Maintenance
    • Lesson 12: Impact of PV into the Utility Grid

Author: Mohamed Amer Chaaban, Instructor, Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University.

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