Information Package / Course Catalogue
Photovoltaic Cell Technology
Course Code: YENT117
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The main purpose of this course is to train expert technician candidates who can follow the technological developments in renewable energy technologies, perform efficiency analysis at the solar cell level and have the technical competence to select equipment in solar energy facilities.

Course Content

The main purpose of this course is to train expert technician candidates who can follow the technological developments in renewable energy technologies, perform efficiency analysis at the solar cell level and have the technical competence to select hardware in solar energy facilities. examines. Students; Gains theoretical knowledge about cell efficiency parameters, the effects of radiation and temperature on electrical performance, and the stages of modulating photovoltaic cells.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the semiconductor structure of photovoltaic cells and the photoelectric effect mechanism that converts sunlight into electrical energy.
2.Classifies the production methods and technical differences of different photovoltaic cell technologies such as monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film.
3.Interprets cellular performance parameters by analyzing the current-voltage (I-V) and power-voltage (P-V) characteristic curves of photovoltaic cells.
4.Identifies efficiency-reducing factors such as reflection losses, shading, and micro-cracks occurring in photovoltaic cells.
5.Analyzes technical problems encountered in cell production and testing processes and presents systematic solution proposals.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Fotovoltaik (PV) teknolojilerinin tarihsel gelişimi, , imal edildiği malzemeye göre PV hücre türleri, hücre verimliliği ve enerji konuları genel hatlarıyla öğrencilere tanıtılacaktır.
Week 2 - Theoretical
PV hücrelerinin çalışma ilkeleri
Week 3 - Theoretical
PV hücrelerinin çalışma ilkeleri
Week 4 - Theoretical
PV hücre tasarımı
Week 5 - Theoretical
İnce film PV hücreleri
Week 6 - Theoretical
İnorganik temelli PV hücreler
Week 7 - Theoretical
Organik temelli PV hücreler
Week 8 - Theoretical
Arge aşamasındaki PV hücre tipleri
Week 9 - Theoretical
,PV hücre imali
Week 10 - Theoretical
Hücre tipine bağlı olarak PV sistemlerde maliyet hesabı
Week 11 - Theoretical
Hücre tipine bağlı olarak PV sistemlerde enerji verimliliği hesabı
Week 12 - Theoretical
Hücre tipine bağlı olarak PV sistemlerde stabilite ve kullanım sürelerinin belirlenmesi
Week 13 - Theoretical
PV malzemelerin geri dönüşümü
Week 14 - Theoretical
Güneş enerjisi sistemlerinin çevresel etkileri
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%15
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Individual Work32212
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
3
4
OÇ-3
5
5
5
3
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
3
4
4
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026