Learn how to design your PV system and take steps to become a fully qualified solar panel engineer with the FULL SOLAR ENERGY Design Course(With SketchUp & PVSYST). This course is an in-depth training program designed to provide an insight into the solar industry and solar PV installation. In this course, you will develop practical knowledge and skills to become an expert in the field of energy consumption. You will start by learning how modern technology converts solar energy into electricity, and on completion will have full knowledge of how to design a photovoltaic system. Throughout the course, you will make use of expert solar design software PVSYST and SketchUp, to analyse your data and utilise specialist tools. System pricing, technical reports, and payback period are also discussed in detail. What you'll learn Develop your knowledge of solar energy systems and its main components Learn how to build your own solar energy system at home Fast track your career in engineering and develop the required skills Understand the fundamentals of solar radiation and PV solar energy Learn how to conduct a solar energy site survey and technical report Explore renewable energy consumption and the benefits of solar energy Gain an understanding of how solar energy is measured and its units of power Get step-by-step guidance on how to use specialist design software PVSYST & SketchUp Requirements Passion to learn! Basic computer skills Who this course is for Engineering students Beginner Engineers in this field Beginner Solar energy worker Anyone who wants to enter this sector Introduction See what will you learn FREE 00:02:00 What is Solar Energy 00:02:00 Power & Units 00:03:00 The components of the system ( Detailed explination) Solar Penels 00:04:00 Inverter 00:03:00 Peak sun hours and Shading effect 00:04:00 Mounting Structure 00:03:00 Circuit Breaker 00:02:00 Design Stage & Installation Procedure Site Survey 00:03:00 Design Steps Part 1 00:05:00 Design Steps part 2 00:08:00 Installation Procedure 00:03:00 Design softwares SketchUp Tools part 1 00:07:00 SketchUp Tools part 2 00:06:00 Skelion Plugin For PV panels Integration 00:09:00 Design A system 00:07:00 Introduction to PVSYST 00:08:00 Design a system with PVSYST 00:04:00 Pricing, Payback Period, Technical and Financial Reports Pricing 00:06:00 Payback Period 00:02:00 Technical & finanical reports 00:04:00 Additional Resources Resources File: FULL SOLAR ENERGY Design Course(With SketchUp & PVSYST) 00:00:00
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Learn how to design your PV system and take steps to become a fully qualified solar panel engineer with the Solar Energy. This course is an in-depth training program designed to provide an insight into the solar industry and solar PV installation. In this course, you will develop practical knowledge and skills to become an expert in the field of energy consumption. You will start by learning how modern technology converts solar energy into electricity, and on completion will have full knowledge of how to design a photovoltaic system. Throughout the course, you will make use of expert solar design software PVSYST and SketchUp, to analyse your data and utilise specialist tools. System pricing, technical reports, and payback period are also discussed in detail. What you'll learn Develop your knowledge of solar energy systems and its main components Learn how to build your own solar energy system at home Fast track your career in engineering and develop the required skills Understand the fundamentals of solar radiation and PV solar energy Learn how to conduct a solar energy site survey and technical report Explore renewable energy consumption and the benefits of solar energy Gain an understanding of how solar energy is measured and its units of power Get step-by-step guidance on how to use specialist design software PVSYST & SketchUp Requirements Passion to learn! Basic computer skills Who this course is for Engineering students Beginner Engineers in this field Beginner Solar energy worker Anyone who wants to enter this sector 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 00:24:00 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
Students who complete the PV201L workshop will be able to: Perform power and energy calculations Obtain and apply specifications for PV modules and determine their performance given various environmental and operating conditions Safely operate various types of digital multimeters Diagram and determine the power, current, and voltage characteristics of PV modules in different series and parallel configurations Install various mounting systems (ground, pole, roof, and trackers). Decipher balance-of-system equipment specification sheets to determine the critical information needed for system design Install a residential grid-direct system including the array, inverter, circuit conductors, and overcurrent protection Safely operate equipment grounding, system grounding, and components and conductors used for grounding Work with wires and components on schematics of residential grid-direct systems: disconnects, inverter, equipment grounding conductors, ungrounded conductors, grounded conductors, the grounding electrode(s), and the AC and DC system grounds Identify potential safety hazards and demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment for working on grid-direct PV systems List the order of installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of a grid-direct PV system Note: This class is a great complement to PV301L, the Solar Electric Lab Week (Battery-Based). This Women's Solar Electric Lab Week is powered by:
Students who complete the PV201L workshop will be able to: Perform power and energy calculations Obtain and apply specifications for PV modules and determine their performance given various environmental and operating conditions Safely operate various types of digital multimeters Diagram and determine the power, current, and voltage characteristics of PV modules in different series and parallel configurations Install various mounting systems (ground, pole, roof, and trackers). Decipher balance-of-system equipment specification sheets to determine the critical information needed for system design Install a residential grid-direct system including the array, inverter, circuit conductors, and overcurrent protection Safely operate equipment grounding, system grounding, and components and conductors used for grounding Work with wires and components on schematics of residential grid-direct systems: disconnects, inverter, equipment grounding conductors, ungrounded conductors, grounded conductors, the grounding electrode(s), and the AC and DC system grounds Identify potential safety hazards and demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment for working on grid-direct PV systems List the order of installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of a grid-direct PV system Note: This class is a great complement to PV301L, the Solar Electric Lab Week (Battery-Based).
Students who complete the PV301L workshop will be able to: Identify and describe the basic functions of each component in a PV system Describe the configuration of various types of PV systems: PV direct, Stand-alone, PV/hybrid, Multimode, Zero-sell, Micro-grid, Utility-scale energy storage Calculate the capacity & voltage of different batteries Determine the state of charge of a battery by testing voltage and specific gravity List safety precautions & equipment required to work with batteries Demonstrate safe procedures for connecting and disconnecting batteries Demonstrate the process of adding water to batteries Identify appropriate battery enclosures Diagram and wire battery banks in series and parallel configurations, given various system parameters Make cables and lug connections for battery wiring Install temperature sensors on batteries Wire the battery bank for a live system Wire and test charge controllers through the various stages of operation Install and test PWM and MPPT charge controllers Program MPPT charge controllers based on battery and array values Wire and program battery SOC meters in different PV system configurations Set up and operate batteries during bulk, absorption, float, and equalization cycles Describe how maximum power point tracking and voltage step-down affect a PV system Identify some features, options, and metering available on different types of battery chargers Identify appropriate inverter types for different battery-based system configurations Compare available features and capabilities of battery-based inverters Identify specifications critical for battery-based inverters Wire test and program battery based inverters Discuss when and why breakers would be used rather than fuses Use a 3-line diagram to wire a system Discuss the order and perform safe installation practices Demonstrate the order of safe commissioning Demonstrate the order of shut-down and how to establish an electrically safe working environment
Students who complete the PV351 workshop will be able to: Determine use and analyze results from various test tools used during commissioning, performance evaluation, operations and maintenance, and troubleshooting. Define the theory, procedures, and processes behind insulation resistance testing, IV curve tracing, infrared cameras and thermal imaging, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting Demonstrate proper set-up, use, and function of PV test tools including: IV curve tracers, insulation resistance testers, and thermal cameras Evaluate the performance of working systems using correct and complete field procedures Troubleshoot and locate common PV array and system faults using appropriate methodologies and testing tools
Students who complete PV202 will be able to: Define the purpose of the National Electrical Code (NEC®) and NEC® terminology for PV equipment Determine procedures for proper installation of equipment and conductors, including minimum requirements for working space Examine methods for PV wire management and determine where expansion fittings are required Describe and identify electrical services, including split-phase and three-phase Wye (Y) and Delta (â) Evaluate electrical service details to collect and record during solar site evaluation Identify options for NEC®-compliant PV system interconnection to the utility grid and determine whether a supply side, load side, or additional service connection is appropriate Identify code-compliant methods for connecting an inverter to an existing AC feeder Calculate PV module voltage based on temperature to ensure compatibility with system components and NEC® Section 690.7, and explore other options for maximum PV system DC voltage calculations Identify NEC® requirements and sizing of disconnects and overcurrent protection devices (OCPDs) in grid-direct PV systems Define inverter grounding configurations Evaluate inverter choices and system configurations, including string inverters, central inverters, and module level power electronics (MLPE) Identify requirements for equipment grounding, equipment grounding conductors (EGC), and grounding electrode conductors (GEC), and size the conductors according to the NEC® Identify common causes of ground-faults and arc-faults Describe ground-fault and arc-fault protection devices Describe benefits and appropriate locations of surge protection devices (SPD) Demonstrate the use of sun charts and perform calculations to determine row spacing and minimize inter-row shading Identify how Codes detailing access for first responders impact PV array roof layout Examine fire classifications that affect racking and module selection Detail NEC rapid shutdown requirements and options for implementation Identify load and structural considerations for low- and steep-slope roof-mounted PV systems Calculate wind uplift force and select appropriate lag bolts Review issues related to planning, design, and installation of ground-mount PV arrays Review PV system circuit terminology, definitions, and conductor types Calculate minimum overcurrent protection device (OCPD) size and conductor ampacity using appropriate adjustment and correction factors Calculate voltage drop and verify system operation within acceptable limits Examine requirements for PV system labeling Calculate the maximum and minimum number of modules per PV source circuit, and number of PV source circuits per inverter Determine size of residential grid-direct PV system based on site and customer-specific considerations including the number and wiring layout of modules, conductor and OCPD sizes, and the AC interconnections Determine the size of a large, multiple inverter, grid-direct PV system based on site and customer-specific considerations, including the quantity and layout of modules and inverters and the AC interconnection Define large-scale PV and review associated NEC® allowances and requirements Describe importance of Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) Identify common DAS equipment and hardware Review DAS design, installation, and commissioning processes and common problems associated with DAS Show how reports can be generated and utilized to remotely assess health of system
Students who complete PV203 will be able to: Recognize demand and PV production curves Identify the common types of PV systems and their major components Describe DC and AC coupled systems Discuss load profiles and modes of operation, including: peak load shaving, time-of-use, zero-sell, self-consumption prioritization, demand-side management Introduce utility-scale storage and microgrids Explain the relationship between real power, apparent power, and reactive power Complete a load estimate for different system types and for seasonal loads; evaluate electrical requirements of loads Identify phantom loads and efficiency upgrades Estimate starting surge and power factor requirements Describe the differences when sizing battery-based systems compared to grid-direct systems Choose a peak sun hour value based on design criteria for various systems Review battery basics and terminology Describe and compare different battery chemistries and technologies Find the capacity and voltage of different batteries; determine state of charge List safety precautions and hazards to be aware of when working with batteries; list appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) Identify appropriate battery enclosures Calculate values for current, voltage, and energy for different battery bank configurations Review battery bank design parameters Complete a lithium-ion battery bank design example Review and compare different design example costs List features, options, and metering available for different types of battery chargers Explain basics of lithium battery charging Compare generator types and duty cycle ratings, including fuel options Identify specifications critical for choosing appropriate battery-based inverters Discuss different overcurrent protection devices and equipment disconnects and when/where they are required Define the maximum voltage drop slowed for the proper functioning of a battery-based PV system Identify safe installation procedures List basic commissioning tests which should be completed before and after a system is operating