Introduction

This module will be all about electrical power.

Enjoy the second module of the course!

Your lecturer, Jasper Bouwmeester

Learning objectives/outcomes

By the end of this activity, you will be able to:

• Explain the working principle and behavior of photovoltaic cells.
• Compare and calculate options for energy storage.
• Explain methods for power acquisition, regulation and protection.

Learning Activities (to do’s)

• Watch the lecture videos
• Read the lecture notes (optional: content similar to videos)
• Perform the excercises associated to each video.
• Attend the class session (at least watch all videos before)
• Attend the CubeSat Workshop (see dedicated learning unit)

Additional material in full course

• Six video lectures
• Exercise quizzes for each video lecture
• Presentation on the design and analysis of a solar array, including reference material