This is an archived course. A more recent version may be available at ocw.mit.edu.

 

Assignments

This course focused on evaluating students primarily based on their group projects. This page contains problems statements for the 4 homework assignments, a sample group presentation, and a selection of student projects. All materials are used with permission of the authors.

Homework #1: First Calculation of Theoretical Efficiency Limit as a Function of Bandgap (PDF)
Homework #2: Identifying Goals, Timeline, and Technologies for the Class Project (PDF)
Homework #3-4: Project Goals and Presentation Outlines (PDF)

Group Projects Handout (PDF)
Sample Group Presentation (PDF)

"Redesigning the Grid for Renewable Energy."
Paper (PDF), Presentation (PDF)

Bilton, Amy, et al. "An Assessment of Photovoltaic Energy to Meet Personal Transportation Demand."
Paper (PDF - 1.4 MB), Presentation (PDF - 1.0 MB)