This course delves into the world of solar energy, providing comprehensive knowledge about solar power systems, components, installation, and design. From the fundamentals of PV system construction to advanced concepts like charge controllers and solar water pumping, participants will acquire the skills needed to harness the potential of solar energy for various applications.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the basics of solar energy, including solar heating, irradiation, and panel technologies.
Analyze the effects of insolation and temperature on the V-I curve of solar panels.
Perform PV system installations, short circuit, and open circuit tests using appropriate tools.
Master the installation of solar wires, cables, and mounting techniques.
Evaluate shading, tilt angles, and their impact on solar energy systems.
Comprehend charge controllers' significance and differentiate between PWM and MPPT types.
Apply half-cut cell technology and design solar systems using junction boxes and inverters.
Design complete solar energy systems, including off-grid and on-grid configurations.
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Certification
After studying the course materials of the Solar Energy you will be able to take the MCQ test that will assess your knowledge. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60.
Who is this course for?
This Solar Energy course is ideal for
Students pursuing degrees in renewable energy, engineering, or related disciplines.
Engineers and technicians seeking to enhance their skills in solar energy systems.
Professionals in the construction industry interested in integrating solar solutions.
Entrepreneurs looking to venture into the solar energy sector.
Prerequisites
This Solar Energy was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection.
Career path
Solar Installer: £20,000 - £30,000
Solar Energy Technician: £25,000 - £35,000
Solar System Designer: £30,000 - £40,000
Renewable Energy Engineer: £35,000 - £50,000
Solar Energy Consultant: £40,000 - £60,000.
Course Curriculum
Unit 1- Basics of Solar Energy System
Module 1- Introduction To PV System Construction 00:24:00
Module 2- Solar Heating, Solar Irradiation And Panels 00:38:00
Module 3- Effect of Insolation and Temperature on V-I Curve 00:05:00
Module 4- PV Installation, Short Circuit And Open Circuit Tests Using Avometer 00:15:00
Module 5- Solar Wires And Cables Installation Process 00:22:00
Module 6- Mounting Of PV System 00:04:00
Module 7- Shading and Tilt angle In Solar Energy 00:15:00
Module 8- Half Cut Cell Technology In PV System For Solar Engineering 00:25:00
Module 9- Importance Of Charge Controller In Solar Energy System 00:03:00
Module 10- PWM And MPPT Charge Controllers 00:14:00
Module 11- Understanding More about MPPT Solar Charge Controller For Solar Energy Course 00:24:00
Module 12- Junction Box In Solar Energy System 00:04:00
Module 13- Wiring of Junction Box In Solar Energy System 00:05:00
Module 14- Function, Types And Data Sheet Of Inverter 00:55:00
Module 15- Determining PV Array Maximum System Voltage 00:09:00
Unit 2- Batteries in PV System
Module 1- Construction And Types Of Batteries In Solar Energy System 00:09:00
Module 2- Charging Of Lead Acid Batteries And Hydrometer In Solar Energy System 00:07:00
Module 3- Maintenance Of Batteries And Methods Of Charging In Solar Energy System 00:03:00
Module 4- Cycle of Batteries 00:04:00
Unit 3- Components and Design of Off Grid Solar Energy System
Module 1- Off-Grid Solar System 00:02:00
Module 2- Advantages of Off-Grid Solar System 00:02:00
Module 3- Equipment of Off-Grid Solar System 00:04:00
Module 4- Selection and Datasheet of the Panel 00:04:00
Module 5- Inverter Selection 00:02:00
Module 6- Example 1 On Designing Off Grid System 00:01:00
Module 7- Determine Power Consumption Demands 00:04:00
Module 8- Size the PV modules 00:05:00
Module 9- Inverter sizing 00:04:00
Module 10- Battery Sizing 00:08:00
Module 11- Solar Charge Controller Sizing 00:05:00
Module 12- MPPT Charge Controller Sizing 00:10:00
Module 13- Example 2 Design of an OFF Grid System 00:20:00
Unit 4- Designing of ON Grid Solar Energy System
Module 1- Grid-Tied Solar System 00:03:00
Module 2- Advantages of Grid-Tied Solar System 00:04:00
Module 3- Equipment of Grid-Tied Solar System 00:03:00
Module 4- Example Design of an On Grid System 00:10:00
Module 5- PV Energy According to Area 00:02:00
Unit 5- Design of PV System Using PVSyst Programme
Module 1- Design of an Off Grid Solar Energy System Using PVSYST Program 00:28:00
Module 2- Design Of An On Grid Solar Energy System Using PVSyst Program 00:12:00
Module 3- Mega PV System Design Using PVSyst Program For Solar Energy 00:29:00
Unit 6- Solar Water Pumping System
Module 1- Introduction To Water Pumping System And Steps Of Design 00:24:00
Module 2- Solved Example On Solar Pumping System Design 00:23:00
Unit 7- Protection of PV System
Module 1- Introduction to Protection Of PV System 00:07:00
Module 2- Selection of Fuses and Protection of String 00:13:00
Module 3- Protection of Arrays 00:07:00
Module 4- Protection of Inverter 00:07:00
Module 5- Protection of Transformer 00:07:00
Module 6- Surge Protection Device 00:02:00
Module 7- Grounding of PV System 00:07:00
Module 8- Types of BusBars in PV System and Selection of BusBars 00:12:00
Unit 8- Design Using Excel Sheet
Module 1-Design Of Off Grid PV System Using Excel Sheet 00:26:00
Unit 9- Single Line Diagram of PV System
Module 1- Single Line Diagram Of PV System And Selection Of Fuses And Breakers 00:45:00
Unit 10- MATLAB and ETAP PV Simulation
Module 1- Simulation Of PV Cell In MATLAB And Obtaining V-I Characteristics 00:28:00
Module 2- Get a Complete Grid Connected PV Solar Energy System In MATLAB Simulink 00:25:00
Module 3- PV System Simulation Using ETAP Lesson 00:24:00
Assignment
Assignment - Solar Energy 00:00:00