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Detailed information about the Master's programme can be found here: www.hs-anhalt.de/mpv. Physics of the Solar Cell: semiconductors, p-n junction, photogeneration, recombination Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells: silicon and wafer manufacturing, solar cell manufacturing, types of crystalline Si solar cells, advanced concepts and future developments Thin-Film Solar Cells: amorphous and microcrystalline Si cells, cadmium telluride cells, copper indium/gallium diselenide cells, dye sensitised cells, organic solar cells, perovskite cells, GaAs-based solar cells Cell and Material Diagnostics: microstructure, mechanical properties, electrical parameters, current-voltage characteristics, charge carrier lifetime, electroluminescence, thermography Solar System Applications: overview of possible applications, components of a solar system Solar Modules and Components: module types, design, production, materials (polymers, interconnects, glass) and components (junction box, cables, mounting, inverters) System and Component Reliability: test standards, failure mechanisms, light induced degradation, potential induced degradation (PID), EVA polymer degradation, mechanical tests System Design, Monitoring, Yield and Performance Analysis, Markets: PV system design, monitoring systems, yield calculation, performance analysis, market development Storage Systems: rechargeable batteries (lead, lithium, future systems), battery control, alternative storage systems (hydrogen, methane, electrolysis, pumped water storage) Electric Grids and Solar System Integration: Overview of electric grids, transmission and distribution grids, PV generator integration issues, reactive power management, smart grids Business Studies: Fundamentals of business administration for engineers German Language: German language training is available depending on previous knowledge (i.e., usually at a beginner level). Native and advanced speakers can choose an alternative subject.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or physics or similar subjects Students with a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, materials science, process engineering, or industrial engineering (or similar subjects) will be admitted if the Bachelor's curriculum sufficiently covers the required basics in mathematics, physics, chemistry, semiconductor materials, basic electronics (semiconductor diodes), and electrical engineering. A minimum of seven semesters or 210 ECTS credits is required. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree of six semesters duration (or 180 ECTS credits) can be admitted if they have a sufficient knowledge of the German language (minimum B2) in order to be able to attend additional courses equivalent to 30 credits (which are usually given in German). This will be determined according the individual situation of the applicant.

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MSc Photovoltaics Engineering Science