Abstract:

Analyzing aspects of modern learning in the conditions of rapid development of new information and communication technologies, allows to enrich and expand the concept of building interactive remote learning laboratories. The increasing use of remote laboratories in educational institutions as a recent modern application of educational technology necessitates the development of a new educational platform to support teachers and students in the use of such technology in the teaching process of engineering education. Remote labs are online environments that provide students with several types of content such as simulations, videos, scientific images, and infographics related to real lab experiments.

Recently, the use of technological applications for learning has become an essential component in the light of digital transformation in the teaching and learning process. These applications will help educators to deliver interactive learning content and achieve learning objectives effectively.

In this paper, the authors present an implemented remote laboratory at the Faculty of Physics and Technology of the University of Plovdiv "Paisiy Hilendarski", Bulgaria, which is oriented towards computational design and research of photovoltaic systems. Emphasis is placed on research to improve the efficiency of using solar energy to contribute to strategic plans for renewable energy sources.

The primary purpose of the lab is to display up-to-date research results conducted in real-time by undergraduate and practicing engineering PhD students. Increased connectivity increases the ability for students from remote locations to work on the same software project using online collaboration tools.
Current efforts to provide hands-on training to a broad group of motivated engineering students are leading to further development of so-called interactive remote laboratories.

The main goal of the authors of this project is the creation of an effective remote laboratory that will improve the quality of higher education in the field of renewable energy sources and prepare future engineers in an educational environment and with resources adequate to modern business.
In the article, the authors share a methodology for researching a photovoltaic system with power storage, with the possibility of implementing scenarios for simulating different operating conditions. The results of the conducted research are presented.
Remote labs offer an innovative academic approach that integrates e-learning and complements classroom learning.

Keywords:

Photovoltaic system, remote laboratory, engineering educational institutions.