Solar Energy course for Novice by AVIT

Certified Solar Engineer course

This training course establishes fundamental concepts required for safe, code-compliant design and installation of photo voltaic (PV) systems, with a focus on residential-sized grid-direct solar electric systems. The goal of the course is to create a fundamental understanding of the core concepts necessary to work with all PV systems, including: system components, site analysis, PV module criteria, mounting solutions, safety, and commissioning. The course will also cover the basics of sizing residential grid-direct systems, wire sizing, over current protection, and grounding all of which will be expanded upon in PV 202

The participants will gain hands-on laboratory experience in test and measurement of components and system parameters. They will also get the benefit of field assembly, testing and monitoring. The participants are expected to take part in further training programs.
Course Contents:

Proposed Classroom Topics

Introduction to Renewable energy and Photovoltaics (PV)
Solar Radiation Basics and Measurement
Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays
Basics of Electricity
Battery, Charge Controller and Inverter Basics
Solar PV Systems Design and Components Selection
Balance of Systems Components
Plant Safety, Tools and Assembly
Plant Installation and Testing
Plant Operation and Maintenance

Proposed Laboratory Experiments:

Solar Radiation Measurement
Measurement of PV module parameters
Series and Parallel connections of modules
Solar LED Light
Solar DC Fan
Inverter, Rectifier and Transformer
Measurement of Battery, Charge Controller and Inverter parameters
Testing of Standalone PV system

Proposed Field Sessions

PV Panel Assembly
PV String Assembly
Grid connected PV Plant Assembly and Testing
PV plant Operation and Maintenance checks
Solar PV water pump site visit

Certified Solar Technician course will commence in the Second week of June. Registration of the course will close on30th May 2016