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In this course, you will :
- Create your own grid-connected PV system.
- Discover everything there is to know about Solar Modules, Optimizers (DC/DC converters), Junction Boxes, Inverterers, and Solar Meters.
- Determine the size of the solar array.
- Determine and select the appropriate Solar PV system components.
- Peak Sun Hours can be calculated for any location on the planet!
- Determine whether a property's roof pitch and azimuth are suitable for a solar system.
- Determine the best Solar PV panel placement.
- Determine the efficiency losses caused by roof pitch/azimuth and equipment.
- A PV system's energy production curve versus house energy needs.
- Learn about the chemistry of solar cells.
- Learn about the differences between monocrystalline and polycrystalline modules.
- Learn the fundamentals of wiring.
- Create your own grid-connected solar design.
- Concepts of power and units.
- Learn everything there is to know about solar PV energy.
- Applications of Solar PV Systems
- Foundations about Off-Grid vs. Grid-Tie
- How does a PV system work
- Learn in detail about the components of a typical PV system
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar photovoltaic energy
Syllabus :
1. Fundamentals of Solar PV energy
- What is a PV system and applications!
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar PV
- Grid-Tie vs. Off-Grid
- The Solar PV system & How does it work
- Household energy needs vs. Solar energy production
- Peak Sun-Hours
- Power concept & units (kWh)
- Solar cells
- Monocrystalline vs. Polycrystalline Cells
2. The components of a Grid-Tie PV system
- Solar modules insight!
- DC/DC converters (Power optimizers)
- Junction boxes
- Solar INVERTERS!!
- Solar meters & Net-metering
- Wiring fundamentals
- Interconnection between devices (Electrical Diagrams)
3. Field Experience testing SOLAR MODULES & INVERTERS!
- Experience - Review of a Solar Module
- Experience - Testing the effect of Tilt over Current
- Experience - Inverter in action! Recording Power production of an inverter.
4. Design of a Grid-Tie PV system
- The 4 steps into an efficient Solar PV design
- Understanding Power Bills
- Daytime energy needs, assessment
- Roof performance for Solar, Online assessment
- Peak Sun-Hours of any location
- Size your Solar PV System
- Design of a Grid-Tie PV system - QUIZ
