Solar Energy Design and Installation Foundation Course

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A Comprehensive, Practical and Detailed Hands on Course on the Design of Off-grid, On-grid and Solar Water Pumping Systems for Beginners seeking quick entry into the sector.

“Complete Solar Energy Design Course”

This is the only Foundation course out there with everything you need to know about solar energy from A to Z.

This course starts with the basic concepts of solar energy to the level you will become a professional in solar energy systems design and installation at Level 2.

Throughout the course, you will learn:

The fundamentals of solar energy

Components and design of on-grid and off-grid solar systems

Design of hybrid PV systems

Types and selection of solar modules

Types of charge controllers and their selection techniques

Types and selection of different solar inverters

Selection of suitable tilt angle and shading effect in PV systems

Types and selection of batteries in solar energy systems

Design and components of the solar water pumping system

Design of grounding or earthing system

Design of single line diagram of the PV system

Design of on and off-grid PV systems using a software program.

Design of protection of PV system

After Taking This Course, You Will Be Able To

Understand everything about solar energy systems, such as the construction and selection of components such as solar panels, charge controllers, inverters, batteries and busbars.

Design different solar energy systems such as off-grid, on-grid, and solar water pumping systems.

You will learn how to design protection and earthing system for solar energy systems.

DELIVERABLES

You would be able to apply for jobs in the solar energy field as you will have all the basic knowledge you need to work in the field.
You will be able to offer Solar Installation Services as a business.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand how Solar PV cells work
  • Learn the difference between parallel and series connection of Solar PV cells
  • Understand the advantages and disadvantages of Solar PV cells
  • Understand difference between solar cells, modules and arrays
  • Learn about the different types of solar PV cells and their efficiency
  • Understand the effect of temperature and insolation on power generated
  • Learn about different types of charge controllers
  • Learn about half cell technology in Solar PV systems
  • Safety when working on Solar PV Projects : Physical safety, Electrical safety
  • Understand the grid connected system, its components, advantages and disadvantages
  • Understand the off grid system, its components, advantages and disadvantages
  • Learn how to determine Solar PV array maximum system voltage
  • Understand the junction box
  • Learn how to wire the junction box
  • Learn how to size your PV system
  • Learn how to determine power consumption demands
  • Learn how to size the Solar PV modules
  • Learn how to create a load profile
  • Learn how to size the inverter and the type suitable for your loads
  • Understand how to size your battery, the types suitable for your load profile
  • Understand how to size your PWM solar charge controller
  • Learn how to size your MPPT charge controller
  • Learn about protection of Solar PV system
  • Understand how to select fuses to protect strings
  • Learn the best protection for your Solar arrays
  • Understand the difference between 3 busbars and 5 busbars
  • Select the AC busbars and DC Busbars
  • Understand the Protection devices for your Transformer
  • Understand Inverter Protection
  • Learn the grounding of Solar PV systems
  • Understand the importance of the surge protection device
  • Learn on-grid system design and perform the necessary calculations.
  • Understand how to design on-grid systems by use of software programs.
  • Understand how to design off-grid system by using PV software programs.
  • Design and commission a fully functional 1kva; 3kva and 5kva project assessed off grid system
  • Learn about construction and types of batteries
  • Learn how to handle and charge Lead acid batteries and use of the hydrometer
  • Learn the maintenance of batteries and methods of charging them.
  • Understand cycle of batteries and the impact on battery life
  • Understand the importance of the charge controller
  • Select and understand datasheets of Solar PV panels
  • Learn how to select the appropriate inverter for the job at hand
  • Calculate Solar PV energy capacity according to area available
  • Understand shading, its impact and tilt angles
  • Learn the technology of mounting of Solar PV systems
  • Learn the process of Commissioning a complete Solar PV System

Course Content

INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR SYSTEMS
Preview Safety working on Solar Systems V-I Characteristics of a PV Panel Different Connections of Solar Panels Shading and Half Cut Cells Mounting and Tilt Angle of a PV Panel Calculation of the Tilt Angle in a Location Practical Tilt Angle during Different Seasons Orientation and Azimuth Angle of Solar Panels Sun Chart and Distance between PV Rows Important Note Regarding the Sun Chart Panel Parameters and Measurements Junction Box in PV Panels Solar Wires and Cables Installation Process PV String Maximum Voltage Important Definitions in the Global Solar Atlas Global Solar Atlas PV Simulation Hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal Panel (PV) Course Files + PDF Slides

Types & Components that make up Solar PV Systems

Batteries for Solar PV Systems

Charge Controllers used in Solar PV Systems

Types of Inverters for use with Solar PV Systems

How to Protect a Solar PV System (Physical and Electrical Protection)

Design of On-Grid Solar PV System

Design of Solar PV Pumping Systems

Single Line Electrical Drawings for Solar PV Systems

Earthing / Grounding of Solar PV Systems

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