ES 51A
Solar Energy Systems


Course Description

This course explores the use of solar energy to supply heat and electricity to buildings. Specific topics include the basics of solar radiation and geometry, the thermal and electrical energy requirements, the amount of available solar energy, and the sizing of solar domestic hot water (DHW) and photovoltaic (PV) systems.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
49779 ES 51A 01Z ······· TBA-TBA Massimo Maniaci ONLINE
······· TBA-TBA

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-05-18 to 2026-06-26.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 3
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
Prerequisite
E S D070. (may be taken concurrently) and E S D079. (may be taken concurrently)
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