Designing Photovoltaic (Solar) Systems

Stage 5

Year 10

Year 9

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Stage 4 vs Stage 5 Lesson
Lesson Activation

Creator

Paul Dastoor

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TRaCE

Program

Net:Zed

Launch Date: May 18, 2026

Welcome to the Net:Zed Designing Photovoltaic Systems lesson! This lesson is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of photovoltaic systems, including their design, implementation, and impact on renewable energy solutions.

Objectives

The primary objectives of this lesson are to:

Understand the basic components of a photovoltaic system.
Differentiate between energy and power.
Calculate and design the number of solar panels required to meet energy demand.
Consider the impacts of solar energy, such as cost and area required for solar panels.

Stage 4 vs Stage 5 Lesson

While the Stage 4 lesson focuses on introducing students to the basics of photovoltaic systems, the Stage 5 lesson delves deeper into critical thinking and complex problem-solving. The Stage 5 lesson includes more advanced topics, such as cost estimation, area estimation, and case studies to assess students’ understanding and application of the concepts.

By the end of this lesson, students will have a solid understanding of photovoltaic systems and their role in renewable energy solutions. They will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to design and implement solar energy systems, contributing to a sustainable future

Lesson Activation

This lesson has been activated for you by TRaCE (Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy), a from the University of Newcastle. The digital credential being awarded to students for this lesson, Net Z(ed): Stag 5 – Foundation Skills for Solar Design, is recognised by TRaCE.

The world is shifting away from fossil fueled energy to combat climate change. As a result, renewable energy has experienced mass deployment in a wide range of areas. Solar energy in the form of solar panels has found use in small scales such as outside lighting and camping, medium scales such as powering households and commercial buildings to large scale deployment in the form of solar farms. This lesson aims to teach students about the design considerations for implementing solar energy on different scales, the use of solar energy and storage considerations, as well as understanding the role of units in calculations.

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