Course Highlights
  • Understand how PV cells work
  • Learn the difference between parallel and series connection of PV cells
  • Understand the advantages and disadvantages of PV cells
  • Understand difference between solar cells, modules and arrays
  • Learn about the different types of solar cells and their efficiency
  • Understand the effect of temperature and insolation on power
  • Learn about different methods of charge controllers
  • Learn about half cell technology in PV system
  • Understand the grid connected system , its components ,advantages and disadvantages
  • Understand the off grid system , its components ,advantages and disadvantages
  • Learn how to determine PV array maximum system voltage
  • Understand the junction box
  • Learn how to wire the junction box
  • Learn how to size your PV system
  • Learn how to determine power consumption demands
  • Learn how to size the PV modules
  • Learn how to size your inverter
  • Understand how to size your battery
  • Understand how to size your solar charge controller
  • Learn how to size your MPPT charge controller
  • Learn about protection of PV system
  • Understand how to select fuses to protect strings
  • Learn the protection of arrays
  • Understand difference between 3 busbars and 5 busbars
  • Select the AC busbar and DC Busbar
  • Understand the Protection devices for Transformer
  • Understand the Inverter Protection
  • Learn the grounding of PV system and solar kit
  • Understand the surge protection device
  • Learn on grid system design by hand calculations.
  • Understand how to design on grid system by PVsyst program.
  • Understand how to design off grid system by PVsyst program.
  • Design an off grid system
  • Learn about construction and types of batteries
  • Learn how to charge of Lead acid batteries and hydrometer usage
  • Learn the maintenance of batteries and methods of charging
  • Understand cycle of batteries
  • Understand the importance of charge controller
  • Select and understand datasheet of the panel
  • How to select inverter
  • Calculate PV energy according to area
  • Understand shading and tilt angle
  • Learn mounting of PV system
Curriculum

19 Topics
Introduction to PV System
Types of Busbars and Solar Cells
V-I Characteristics of a PV Panel
Different Connections of Solar Panels
Shading and Half Cut Cells
Mounting and Tilt Angle of a PV Panel
Calculation of the Tilt Angle in a Location
Practical Tilt Angle during Different Seasons
Orientation and Azimuth Angle of Solar Panels
Sun Chart and Distance between PV Rows
Important Note Regarding the Sun Chart
Panel Parameters and Measurements
Junction Box in PV Panels
Solar Wires and Cables Installation Process
PV String Maximum Voltage
Important Definitions in the Global Solar Atlas
Global Solar Atlas PV Simulation
Hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal Panel (PVT)
Course Files + PDF Slides

1 Topic
Off-Grid On-Grid and Hybrid PV Systems

21 Topics
Introduction to Batteries
Practical Recommendation of Battery System Voltage
Components of 24V and 48V PV Systems
Battery Capacity and C-Rate
C10 C20 and C100 Batteries
Battery Connections
Cycle of a Battery and DoD
Deep Cycle Batteries and Car Batteries
Specific Energy and Specific Density of a Battery
Self Discharge of a Battery
Shelf Life Cycle Life and Calendar Life of a Battery
Lead Acid Batteries
Maintenance of Flooded Lead Acid Batteries
Lithium Batteries
Nickel Batteries
Flow Batteries
Cost of Batteries
Battery Balancer
Lead Acid Battery and Lithium-Ion Charging Cycle
Datasheet of a Solar Battery
Small Correction in Datasheet

3 Topics
Introduction to Charge Controllers
PWM Charge Controllers
MPPT Charge Controllers

1 Topic
Function Types and Datasheet of Inverter

4 Topics
Example 1 on Design of an Off-Grid PV System
Helpful Notes Regarding Example 1
Example 2 Design of an Off Grid System
Helpful Notes Regarding Example 2

5 Topics
Overcurrent Protection Guide
Example on String and Array Protection
PV Combiner Box
Selection of Fuses and Cables for Example 1 - Off Grid
Selection of Fuses and Cables for Example 2 - Off Grid

4 Topics
Design an Off-Grid System Using PVSyst
Notes about the Off-Grid Example
3D Shading Analysis in PVSyst for Off-Grid System
Important Note

2 Topics
Example on Design of a Hybrid PV System
Helpful Notes Regarding Hybrid Design

2 Topics
Design of an On-Grid Solar System
PV Energy According to Area in Solar Energy System

2 Topics
Design of an On Grid Solar Energy System Using PVSyst Program
Design Mega PV System Using PVsyst Program

2 Topics
Introduction to Water Pumping System and Steps of Design
Solved Example on Solar Pumping System Design

1 Topic
Design of Off-Grid PV System Using Excel Sheet

30 Topics
Important Note
Starting Autocad and Changing Background
Mouse Commands and Selection Methods
Drawing a Line
Drawing a Rectangle
Drawing a Circle
Drawing a Polygon
Drawing a Polyline
Drawing an Arc and an Elipse
Drawing a Point and Construction Lines
Hatch and Rotate
Trim and Extend Commands
Adding Text to Autocad
Copy and Erase Commands
Block and Explode Commands
Insert Scale and Mirror Commands
Move and Align Commands
Join Offset and Break Commands
Divide Fillet and Chamfer Commands
Drawing Properties and Match Command
Distance Area and List Commands
Adding Dimensions and Styles
Layers in Autocad
Multi-Spiral Lines and Leaders Commands
Purge Command in Autocad
Changing Drawing Axes
Drawing Fluorescent Symbol and Replace Block Command
Printing Options of an Electrical Drawing
Autocad Menu Bar and Autosave Feature
Single Line Diagram of PV System and Selection of Fuses and Breakers

8 Topics
Effect of Current on Human Body
Types of Electric Hazards
Classification of Earthing Systems
Components of Earthing System
Design and Resistance of Earthing Electrode
Design and Resistance of Earthing Conductor
Measurement of Earth Resistance by Megger and Three Point Method
Design Earthing or Ground Grid Using ETAP

4 Topics
Simulation of PV Cell in MATLAB and Obtaining V-I Characteristics
How to Solve the Single Output Problem in the To WorkSpace Function
Get a Complete Grid-Connected PV System for Free
Simulation of PV System in ETAP

17 Topics
Introduction to ETAP Course
Drawing Single Line Diagram in ETAP
Adding Ratings to Components in ETAP
Load Flow and Types of Buses
Load Flow Analysis Using ETAP
Load Flow Analysis at Different Loading Categories
Short Circuit Analysis Using ETAP
Arc Flash Studies
Arc Flash Studies Using ETAP Program
Transient Stability Using ETAP 18
Definition of Harmonics
Harmonic Analysis Using ETAP
Harmonic Filter Using ETAP
ETAP Motor Acceleration Analysis - Static Motor Starting
ETAP Motor Acceleration Analysis - Dynamic Motor Starting
How to add a Starting Method to Motor in ETAP
VFD - Variable Frequency Drive Control of Motor in ETAP

1 Topic
Bonus Lecture

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