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Hahn, Marcelo; Cruz, Frederico; Carvalho, P. Simeao; Ferreira, Vanessa; Marques, Filipe; Macieira, Cláudio – Physics Education, 2021
Renewable energy is a trending topic due to its importance in today's society especially because of global warming. Because of its importance, this topic should be discussed at schools in an inclusive education environment. Experimental work is a very good activity to provide students effective conceptual discussions, but it is necessary to…
Descriptors: Energy Conservation, Computer Software, Science Instruction, Energy
Delgado-Sanchez, J. M.; Lillo-Bravo, I. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2021
The design of solar power plants and the operating principles are learned by engineering students during the last academic year. Typically, this subject is taught using the traditional methodology based on lectures where students are not considered as an active player of the class. The aim of this experience was to implement innovative…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Energy, Teaching Methods, Engineering Education
Carla M. Firetto; Emily Starrett; Michelle E. Jordan – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2024
This study examined the impact of a practice-based approach to in-service science teacher education, using small-group discussions about photovoltaic (PV) science to support teachers' instruction on sustainable energy transitions in response to climate change risks. Ultimately, we aimed to promote teachers' PV science comprehension as well as…
Descriptors: Small Group Instruction, Group Discussion, Science Teachers, Inservice Teacher Education
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Lowe, Ian – Physics Education, 1975
Proposes the use of problems of the everyday world to motivate students to master basic physical principles. Cites the example of conversion of solar energy by a photovoltaic cell as a source of topics in electricity and solid state physics. (CP)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Science, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Verbic, Gregor; Keerthisinghe, Chanaka; Chapman, Archie C. – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2017
Engineering education is undergoing a restructuring driven by the needs of an increasingly multidisciplinary engineering profession. At the same time, power systems are transitioning toward future smart grids that will require power engineers with skills outside of the core power engineering domain. Since including new topics in the existing…
Descriptors: Sustainability, Teaching Methods, Active Learning, Student Projects
Muoka, Polycarp I.; Haque, Md. Enamul; Gargoom, Ameen; Negnetvitsky, Michael – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2015
This paper presents a new photovoltaic (PV) power systems laboratory module that was developed to experimentally reinforce students' understanding of design principles, operation, and control of photovoltaic power conversion systems. The laboratory module is project-based and is designed to support a renewable energy course. By using MATLAB…
Descriptors: Energy, Laboratory Experiments, Design, Computer Software
González, Manuel I. – Physics Education, 2017
Measuring voltage-current and voltage-power curves of a photovoltaic module is a nice experiment for high school and undergraduate students. In labs where real sunlight is not available this experiment requires a solar simulator. A prototype of a simulator using LED lamps has been manufactured and tested, and a comparison with classical halogen…
Descriptors: Simulation, Light, Lighting, Electromechanical Technology
Karns, Robert J. – Tech Directions, 2012
Starting a renewable energy technology (RET) program can be as simple as shifting the teaching and learning focus of a traditional electricity program toward energy production and energy control systems. Redirecting curriculum content and delivery to address photovoltaic solar (PV solar) technology and small wind generation systems is a natural…
Descriptors: Energy, Power Technology, Electronics, Energy Education
Dunn, Michelle – NCSSSMST Journal, 2011
The purpose of this project was to construct and test an off-grid photovoltaic (PV) system in which the power from a solar array could be stored in a rechargeable battery and a flywheel motor generator assembly. The mechanical flywheel energy storage system would in turn effectively power a 12-volt DC appliance. The voltage and current of…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Energy, Power Technology, Equipment
Gfroerer, Tim – Physics Teacher, 2013
Typical commercial solar panels consist of approximately 60 individual photovoltaic cells connected in series. Since the usual Kirchhoff rules apply, the current is uniform throughout the circuit, while the electric potential of the individual devices is cumulative. Hence, a solar panel is a good analog of a simple resistive series circuit, except…
Descriptors: Physics, Power Technology, Equipment, Energy Education
Martinez, F.; Herrero, L. C.; de Pablo, S. – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2011
Project-based learning (PBL) and cooperative learning are, in various aspects, very superior education methodologies compared to other traditional ones. They are highly appropriate methodologies for elective courses, as they exert a strong attraction on the students, quite apart from their educational advantages. This paper describes how PBL and…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Elective Courses, Student Projects, Cooperative Learning
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Hibbert, Oliver D. – Environmental Education and Information, 1984
Describes some simple solar energy experiments, reviews real life examples of solar energy, and lists areas where solar energy can fit into existing school science curricula. Instructions for making equipment needed, a discussion of recent developments in thermal systems and photovoltaics, and a bibliography are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Equipment
Auer, Herbert J. – 1985
This instructional manual contains 11 learning activity packets for use in a workshop on photovoltaic converters. The lessons cover the following topics: introduction; solar radiation--input for photovoltaic converters; photovoltaic cells; solar electric generator systems; characteristics of silicon cells; photovoltaic module source resistance;…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Course Content, Electricity, Equipment