Course Description

This comprehensive Solar Energy course covers the fundamentals of solar energy systems, including the design, analysis, and maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. You will explore the technology behind solar cells and modules, learn to design and analyze solar energy systems, and understand the regulations and maintenance practices essential for effective solar energy deployment. The course includes practical applications and real-time projects to help you apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios.

What You Will Learn

• Basics of solar energy, including solar cells, modules, and silicon modules.
• Design principles for both on-grid and off-grid solar PV systems.
• Detailed understanding of solar system components such as inverters, cables, and ballast structures.
• Use of software tools like PVsyst and Helioscope for system analysis and design.
• Regulations, subsidies, and maintenance practices for solar PV plants.
• Practical experience through real-time projects and AutoCAD usage.

Course Curriculum

• Introduction to Solar Energy
  • Introduction
  • Solar Cell
  • Solar Modules
  • Silicon Module
  • Solar Module Manufacturers
  • Silicon Module (continued)
  • Introduction to Solar Energy
• Solar Systems and Design
  • Solar Modules and Inverters
  • MMS and Other BOS (Balance of Systems)
  • Solar Off-Grid System Design
  • Solar On-Grid System Design
  • Design of an On-Grid Solar PV System
  • Hybrid System
  • Ballast Type Structures
  • Multiple Faces
  • Module Quantities
  • Long Rails Design
  • Overview of Cables
  • Conductor
  • Cable Sizing Calculation
  • DC and AC Cable Sizing
  • Design Summary
• Solar System Analysis and Software
  • Shadow Analysis Using SketchUp
  • PVsyst
  • Helioscope – BOM Preparation
  • Solar GIS Prospect
• Regulations and Maintenance
  • Govt Permissions & Subsidies
  • Plant Monitoring System and Virtual Tour of Solar Plant
  • Maintenance of PV Plants and Remote Monitoring
  • DG Synchronization
  • DG Synchronization, Battery Calculations, and Remote Applications
• Additional Topics
  • Remaining BOS
  • Regulations and Guidelines
  • Solar Inverters
• Real-Time Projects and Practical Applications
  • Sample Projects on Off-Grid System and AutoCAD Usage
  • 3D Design in AutoCAD
  • DC SLD
  • SLD Sample
  • MMS Typical View