SOLA4012 Photovoltaic Systems Design (UNSW Sydney): rated 4.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on UNSW Wall.
SOLA4012 is a UNSW Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Engineering. This page brings together its handbook details and what UNSW students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 光伏系统设计
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 4
Handbook year: 2026
There is increasing need in generating electricity from renewable energy sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Photovoltaic (PV) systems are one of the few distributed renewable electricity generation options that can be readily used in urban areas (as grid connected systems) and in remote areas (as off-grid systems), with little environmental impact at the site and potential economic benefits for the user and the network operator.
SOLA4012 has 1 scored review: overall 4.0/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 4.0 stars).
The course panel on UNSW Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is SOLA4012 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 4.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches SOLA4012, and when is it offered?
A: SOLA4012 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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