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						2025-2026 Academic Catalog  
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                  INRE 15040 - Balance of System 0.25 CR   Beyond the PV cells, inverters, batteries, and charge controllers, a solar PV installation includes many other components such as racking apparatus, disconnects, raceways, output and input, and many other parts that are required for a complete installation. The components that connect the primary components of PV installation together are just as critical as any other part of that system. For instance, if a disconnect switch is improperly sized and fails, the inverter or other component it is protecting could likewise fail or become a hazard. In this module, students will explore the additional components required for a successful and efficient PV System installation.  
   Course Learning Outcomes:  
	- Select proper photovoltaic system components based on their characteristics.
 
	- Understand the process of converting sunlight to direct current and alternating current
 
	- Define the benefits of dc current and ac current in different situations
 
	- Examine different photovoltaic systems and when one may have an advantage over another.
 
 
				  
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