Solar Energy beginner to advanced.SolarPV System Design

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₹ 499 3099

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Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course and certificate fees

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₹ 499  ₹3,099
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Yes

certificate providing authority

Udemy

The syllabus

Presentation of the Course

  • Index and how to navigate the Solar Energy Course
  • Solar Energy Course - Introduction
  • Disclaimer

Solar Energy History and actual context

  • Brief History, Present day and near future expectactions on Solar Energy

Solar Energy Fundamentals

  • Energy & Power
  • Energy & Power - Examples
  • How does the solar energy reach the earth?
  • The Solar Radiation Spectrum
  • Diffuse and Direct Radiation
  • Peak Sun Hours
  • To resume - Solar Energy Fundamentals Section
  • FUNDAMENTALS QUIZ

The Solar Cell

  • The Photovoltaic Effect: electricity from the sunlight
  • Why Silicon?
  • What is doping?
  • The PN Junction
  • Important facts about solar cells
  • To resume - Solar Cell Section
  • SOLAR CELL SECTION QUIZ

The Solar Panel

  • Introduction to the Solar Panel Section
  • The On Grid Solar System
  • From the Solar Cell to the Solar Panel
  • Cell Technologies
  • PV Modules Views
  • From the Solar Cell to the Solar Array
  • Solar Cells Technologies: thin film, poly and monocrystalline cells
  • The Polycrystalline Cells
  • The Monocrystalline Cells
  • Mono vs Poly: visual differences
  • Electrical Parameters and STC
  • Cell Temperature
  • Irradiance (STC)
  • Air Mass or AM (STC)
  • The Solar Panel Label
  • Voltage of a Solar Panel
  • Current and Power of the Solar Panel
  • Maximum System Voltage of a Solar Panel
  • Overcurrent Protection Devices (OCPD) and Certificates of the Solar Panel
  • 36, 60 and 72 Cells Solar Panels
  • 60 & 72 Cells Solar Panels
  • The Solar Panel Datasheet
  • The Warranty Curve
  • Mechanical Characteristics and Packaging of the Solar Panel
  • Electrical Parameters of Solar Panels
  • NOCT
  • Temperature Coefficients
  • Temperature Coefficients - Example
  • I-V Curves of the Solar Panels
  • Solar Panels Common Problems
  • LID or Light Induced Degradation
  • PID or Potential Induced Degradation
  • Hot Spots on Solar Panels
  • Bypass Diodes on Solar Panels
  • Microcracks
  • Other Defects on Solar Panels
  • Other Types of PV Modules
  • Double Glass PV Modules
  • Bifacial PV Modules
  • Half Cell (HC) PV Modules
  • Mono PERC PV Modules
  • Self Cleaning PV Modules
  • Advantages of Higher Power Output Solar Panels
  • To resume - Solar Panels Section
  • Solar Panel Section Quiz

The Inverter

  • Introduction to the inverter section
  • Alternating and direct current (AC and DC)
  • Grounded PV Systems
  • Transformerless Inverters (TL)
  • Inside the inverter
  • Inverters Classification
  • Grid Interaction
  • How the inverter looks like
  • The inverter's datasheet and performance curves
  • The Electrical Parameters of the Inverter
  • The Inverter Section - Quiz

Wiring, conduits & protection devices

  • Introduction to the section
  • The DC circuit
  • Building & Grounding Wire
  • Conduits
  • The Combiner Box
  • The DC Breaker
  • Fuses
  • Surge Protection Devices (SPD's)
  • Residual Current Device (RCD)
  • Wiring Diagram
  • Wiring Diagram AC side
  • To resume - Wiring, conduits and PD section
  • Wiring, conduits & protection devices - QUIZ

Structures for the Solar Panels

  • Introduction to the structures section
  • Dead & Live Loads
  • Roof Mounting Systems
  • Ground Mounting Systems
  • To resume - Structures section
  • Structures Section - QUIZ

General Quiz before the Sizing Section

  • General Quiz before the Sizing Section

Design and Sizing of the PV Solar Energy System

  • Introduction to the design and sizing section
  • Concepts Review
  • Budget, area & location
  • Estimating Energy Consumption
  • Energy Consumption (with excel sheet)
  • Approaches for Sizing the PV System
  • How much we want to cover with solar?
  • Peak Sun Hours for Sizing
  • How to get the irradiance for any location
  • How many solar panels?
  • Is it between our clients budget?
  • Do we have enough space for the solar system?
  • How to calculate the inter row spacing of the PV array
  • Optimizing tilt of the PV modules
  • Let's go for the detailed sizing!
  • Clipping: DC/AC ratio
  • Inverters selection and datasheet
  • Temperature adjustments (with excel file and tutorial)
  • Defining the PV array
  • Maximum Current and Ampacity
  • Let's do it with our example
  • Calculating the voltage drop on the wiring
  • Protection devices sizing
  • To resume - Sizing section
  • Super Bonus: Estimating Energy Generation with our excel sheet

Financials: Net Present Value & Payback Period

  • Introduction To The Financial Section
  • The Basic And Simple Way Of Estimating Payback Period (And Not So Correct)
  • Bonus: Calculating The Cost Per Kwp (With Our Excel Sheet)
  • Net Present Value Or Npv Method
  • Super Bonus: How To Used The Net Present Value With Our Excel File
  • End Of The Course

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