Photovoltaics - Northumbria
Contact - Specialisation Photovoltaics
Contact Persons
For specific queries regarding the Photovoltaics specialisation please contact Dr. Pearsall. For general inquiries please contact the EUREC Agency.
Prof. Nicola Pearsall: Course Director
Tel.: +44 191 227 45 95
Fax: +44 191 227 35 98
E-mail: nicola.pearsall@unn.ac.uk
Northumbria Photovoltaics Application Centre
Website: click here
Postal Address:
Northumbria Photovoltaics Application Centre
University of Northumbria
Ellison Place
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8ST United Kingdom
Northumbria University Website:
Photovoltaics - Northumbria
Specialisation in Photovoltaics at University Northumbria, United Kingdom
Offering Department and Institution
The photovoltaics specialization of the EUREC Master in Renewable Energy is hosted by the Department of Physics and Electrical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Environment at Northumbria University. The Department offers courses in physics with astrophysics and electrical and electronic engineering, supported by our research on mobile communications, microelectronics, renewable and sustainable energy technologies, and advanced materials.
Our contribution to the EUREC Master course is underpinned by the Photovoltaics Applications Group, with research across the photovoltaics value chain from the development of new solar cells to the understanding of photovoltaic implementation. Current research projects within the group include the development of kesterite based solar cells as part of a Marie Curie Initial Training Network (European Commission funded) and the assessment of photovoltaic system potential, both technical and economic, in the UK and India (funded by the UK Engineering and Physics Sciences Research Council). In addition, the Department has ongoing research in the areas of wind power and integration of renewable energy into the electricity grid.
Further information on the Research at University of Northumbria and the Department of Physics and Elelctrical Engineering, where the research group Northumbria Photovoltaic Applications Group (NPAG) is located:
Faculty of Engineering and Environment:
www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/academic/ee/
The faculty incorporates the Department of Physics and Electrical Engineering
www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/academic/ee/about/pee/
Research branch within is: Engineering, Physics and Materials Science
www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/academic/ee/work/research/epms/
with the research group Northumbria Photovoltaic Applications Group (NPAG)
www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/academic/ee/work/research/epms/photovoltaic_applications/
Teaching - Specialisation Photovoltaics
Module Handbook
Download Module Handbook of the Specialisation in Photovoltaics
Syllabus
| Module | CP | Content |
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| Cell and Module Technology | 10 |
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| Photovoltaic Development and Implementation | 10 |
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| Photovoltaic System Technology | 10 |
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Regulations - Specialisation Photovoltaics
Examination Regulations
Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne established university-wide standards, also for assessment regulations. Please read carefully the general assessment regulations.
Standards - Specialisation Photovoltaics
The University of Northumbria carries out regularly institutional Quality Assurnace Audits.These audits are carried out by
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
www.qaa.ac.uk
Audit documents:
Institutional Audit
The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, FEBRUARY 2010
Please find also the document on the
Northumbria University Corporate Strategy, 2009–2014
Student Support - Specialisation Photovoltaics
Information Leaflet
An extended info leaflet how to prepare for your studies at Northumbria University, in Newcastle upon Tyne and the its services you will find in the document Coming to Study.
Information on Students' welfare and support you can find here.
Accommodation
Information on how to find accommodation can be found at: northumbria.ac.uk/brochure/facilities/acc/?view=Standard
International Students
International students can visit the international students web page: it provides a wealth of practical information on life at Northumbria such as arrangements before traveling to Britain, health matters, university services, etc.