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In this course, you will :
- Determine the photovoltaic system's components (PV Modules, inverters, combiner boxes, cables, mounting systems).
- Recognize the primary function of the various components.
- Learn about the cable parameters in photovoltaic systems.
- Discover the various types of mounting systems.
- Learn about the various types of photovoltaic systems (On-Grid, Off-Grid, On-Grid with battery back-up).
- Determine the components required for each type of photovoltaic system.
- Understand the main benefits and drawbacks of each type of photovoltaic system.
- Recognize and interpret the primary parameters of a photovoltaic system.
- Understand what an IV-Curve is and what it means.
- Discover what short-circuit current and open-circuit voltage are.
- Understand the kW-peak concept.
- Examine the module datasheet.
- Learn about the Standard Test Conditions.
- Learn about the various meteorological data sources available for designing a PV system.
- Calculate and estimate your electricity consumption.
- Calculate the size of a PV system based on your electricity consumption needs.
Syllabus :
1. Main components of photovoltaic systems
- Junction Boxes
- Combiner Boxes
- PV Cables & Connectors
- Mounting Systems
- Inverters
- AC & DC Isolators
- Batteries & Charge Controllers
- Generation Meters
2. Types of Photovoltaic Systems
- On-Grid
- Off-Grid
- On-Grid with Battery Back-Up
3. Main Parameters of Photovoltaic Systems
- I-V Curve
- Solar Panel Efficiency
- Short-Circuit Current
- Open-Circuit Voltage
- Maximum Power Point
- Standard Test Conditions
- Concept of kW-Peak
- Reading a Datasheet
4. Designing a PV System
- Location and Weather Data Definition
- Electricity Consumption Estimation
- Defining System Size
