I.C.T. tools: PV-systems engineering: Teaching & Learning

3-18 July 2006, T.E.I. Patra, Greece

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Day 1: Monday 3rd July, 2006
9.00 Registration
9:30 Opening addresses
- P. Kavathas, Secretary General of the Region of W. Greece: “The role of R.E.S. in Greece”
- Prof. Th. Georgopoulos, President of the T.E.I. of Patra: “The European Policy of the T.E.I. Patra”
- Prof. S. Kaplanis, I.P. coordinator: “I.C.T. tools: PV-systems engineering: Teaching and Learning; An insight
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Prof. A. Braunstein, Tel Aviv University, Israel
- The importance of the PV-technology and its products to the development
12.30 Prof. S. Kaplanis, T.E.I of Patra, Greece
- The contribution of R.E.S. to the socio-economic development through innovations in the domestic sector
13.30 Lunch
14.30 Discussion
15.30-17.00 Exercises; visit to the Library; I.C.T. tools

21.00 Official Reception

Day 2: Tuesday 4th July, 2006
9.00 Prof. E. Stathatos, T.E.I. of Patra, Greece
- Dye Sensitized Solar Cells – An alternative approach to the conventional solar cells. An overview to basics principles of operation and to the over all efficiencies.
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Prof. E. Stathatos, T.E.I. of Patra, Greece
- Organic Photovoltaic Solar Cells, low cost modules, limitations and perspectives
12.00 Prof. M. Stoev, South-West University ‘Neophit Rilski’, Bulgaria
- Thin-Film Materials for Solar Cells.
13.30 Lunch
14.30 Discussion
15.30-17.00 Exercises, Lab work on I.C.T. tools

Day 3: Wednesday 5th July, 2006
9.00 Dr. A. Majchrzycka, Szczecin University of Technology, Poland
- Solar collectors installation in collaboration with the heat pump system in the Uni/ty of Szczecin
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Prof. G. Barakos, T.E.I. of Patra, Greece
- Design, Simulation and Performance of Reflecting Parabolic Solar Collectors
13.30 Lunch
14.30 Discussion
15.30-17.00 Laboratory: Prof. S. Kaplanis and R.E.S. Lab. Collaborators
- Exercises on METEO Data retrieval & elaboration on PV-performance

Day 4: Thursday 6th July, 2006
9.00 Dr. S. Louvros and Prof. S. Kaplanis, T.E.I. of Patra, Greece
- The design of an i-V tester: Technical characteristics and performance
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Prof. S. Kaplanis, T.E.I. of Patra, Greece
- Retrieval of METEO Data and Relationship of METEO Conditions to PV Performance. A general approach.
13.30 Lunch
14.30 Discussion
15.30-17.00 Case Studies: PV systems simulation

Day 5: Friday 7th July, 2006
9.00 Prof. V. Benda, Technical University of Prague, Czech Republic
- Solar Cell physics
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Prof. S. Kaplanis, T.E.I. of Patra, Greece
- PV cell performance: The main quantities and their dependence on a set of parameters
12.30 Dr. S. Louvros and Prof. S. Kaplanis, T.E.I. of Patra, Greece
- The design of sun tracking systems for P.V. generators
13.30 Lunch
14.30 Discussion - Prof. A. Kaplan, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden
- Review of Renewable Energy Applications in Sweden
15.30-17.00 Visit to Library

21.00 Official Dinner

Day 6: Saturday 8th July, 2006
9.00 Prof. P. Ligneel, Katholic University College of South-West-Flanders, Belgium
- Online evaluation of a PV system and solar collector
- The use of PV in lighting
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Prof. V. Benda, Technical University of Prague, Czech Republic
- Solar cell and module construction
12.30 Dr. S. Louvros and Prof. S. Kaplanis, T.E.I. of Patra, Greece
- The DC/AC inverter characteristics and performance in PV systems
13.30 Lunch
14.30 Discussion

Sunday 9th July, 2006 Free Day, Visit to Olympia and Kalogria Beach

Day 7: Monday 10th July, 2006
9.00 Prof. P. Ligneel, Katholic University College of South-West-Flanders, Belgium
- Wind energy in Belgium: the construction of a wind turbine and overview of the production in Belgium
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Prof. J.A. Turegano, University of Zaragoza, Spain
- The energy context (i) (ii) and the urban planning (i) (ii)
- Passive Solar Buildings
12.30 Prof. J.A. Turegano, University of Zaragoza, Spain (continued)
13.00 Lunch
14.30 Prof. V. Benda, Technical University of Prague, Czech Republic
- Solar Cell and module fabrication technology
15.30 -17.00 Laboratory, Simulation exercises.

Day 8: Tuesday 11th July, 2006
9.00 Prof. V. Benda, Technical University of Prague, Czech Republic
- Experience from PV system performance (including comparison of on roof and facade systems)
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Dr. P. Borza, Transilvania University of Brasov and SIEMENS Romania
- Domotics (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii)
12.00 Prof. A. Argyriou, University of Patra, Greece
- Solar Cooling & Airconditioning
13.30 Lunch
14.30 Prof. J. A. Turegano, University Zaragosa, Spain
- Valdespartera Project Description
15.00 Prof. A. Argyriou, University of Patra, Greece (continued)

Day 9: Wednesday 12th July, 2006
9.00 Prof. A. Argyriou, University of Patra, Greece
- Practical aspects of R.E.S. Combinations
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Dr. M. Molhanec, Technical University of Prague, Czech Republic
- How to present your Data on Internet? “A guide for beginners”
12.30 Prof. S. Kalogirou, Higher Technical Institute of Nicosia, Cyprus
- PV Thermal systems: Model analysis and Performance characteristic. The combination of PV and thermal systems: An experience in Cyprus
13.30 Lunch
14.30 -16.00 Laboratory, exercises, Library self study.

Day 10: Thursday 13th July, 2006
9.00 Prof. M. Stoev, South-West University ‘Neophit Rilski’, Bulgaria
- Demonstration of a stand alone 350Wp PV system for outdoor living
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Prof. S. Kalogirou, Higher Technical Institute of Nicosia, Cyprus
- Solar collectors and applications
12.30 Dr. M. Molhanec, Technical University of Prague, Czech Republic
- e-Learning: Concepts, Usage and Tools
13.30 Lunch
14.30-17.00 Laboratory, simulation exercises.

Day 11: Friday 14th July, 2006
9.00 Dr. M. Molhanec, Technical University of Prague, Czech Republic
- Gathering and Processing Photovoltaic Data on CTU FEE in Prague
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Prof. J. Trypanagnostopoulos, University of Patra, Greece
- Concentrating systems for PV generators (i) (ii)
- Theoretical analysis for Power and Thermal Energy production for buildings in special design of PV-systems (i) (ii)
12.30 Prof. S. Kaplanis, T.E.I. of Patra, Greece
- Parameters for PV-sizing.
- PV-f chart, Retscreen PV-2000, A model of PV-sizing on Excel
13.30 Lunch
14.30 Discussion
15.30-17.00 Laboratory, Simulation exercises

Day 12: Saturday 15th July, 2006
9.00 Prof. M. Stoev, South-West University ‘Neophit Rilski’, Bulgaria
- Solar roof system of South South-West University Blagoevgrad
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Prof. M. Stoev, South-West University 'Neophit Rilski’, Bulgaria
- Combined Solar Systems
12.00 Prof. S. Kaplanis and Dr. S. Louvros, T.E.I. of Patra, Greece
- The design of a remote load management system for solar houses. The case study of the test cell in the T.E.I. of Patra
13.30 Lunch
14.30 Prof. S. Kaplanis, T.E.I. of Patra, Greece
- Sizing of PV-Systems: autonomous, stand-alone hybrid systems
- Sizing of the PV-generator and the PV-System components i.e. inverter, battery storage system, Diesel generator are studied and sized
- Corrections to PV-sizing due to field conditions and battery capacity due to ageing, sizing, charge/discharge rate
(Part I)

15.30 -17.00 Laboratory

Day 13: Sunday 16th July, 2006
9.00-13.00 Visit to places where PV technology or R.E.S. applications are installed.
- Discussion on the site
13:30 Lunch
Free afternoon

Day 14: Monday 17th July, 2006
9.00 Dr. A. Majchrzycka, Szczecin University of Technology, Poland
- PV System Evaluation after Few Years Operation
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Prof. S. Kaplanis, T.E.I. of Patra, Greece
- Sizing of PV-Systems: autonomous, stand-alone hybrid systems
- Sizing of the PV-generator and the PV-System components i.e. inverter, battery storage system, Diesel generator are studied and sized
- Corrections to PV-sizing due to field conditions and battery capacity due to ageing, sizing, charge/discharge rate
(Part II)
13.30 Lunch
14.30-16.00 Laboratory, Library, exercises.

Day 15: Tuesday 18th July, 2006
9.00 The group of Contributors (lecturers, other staff members, PhD students) will have a full session to assess the most effective, friendly and manageable e-platform and I.C.T. tools, in general. Coordinator: Prof. S. Kaplanis
11.00 Coffee Break
11.30 Students’ Assessment
13.30 Lunch
14.30 Award Ceremony - Farewell