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Solar Energy Course - Level 3

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£14 inc VAT
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Online
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4 hours · Self-paced
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365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification

Overview

Complete Solar Energy Course - Level 3

If you wish to expand your knowledge on solar energy, the Complete Solar Energy Course – Level 3 is designed to teach you everything you need to know about solar energy. The course contains a wealth of information on the fundamentals of solar energy, on-grid and off-grid, different solar inverters, shading effect in PV systems, and selection of batteries in solar systems.

The Complete Solar Energy Course – Level 3 will demonstrate how the solar energy system works, how to select components including solar panels, inverters, batteries and charge controllers and how to design an earthing system. Key modules are fully explored in this Complete Solar Energy course ensuring learners gain a complete understanding of the subject.

The Complete Solar Energy Course – Level 3 will begin at the fundamentals and equip learners with the relevant knowledge on the overview of different solar energy systems. It is a comprehensive training that offers unique insights on how to be successful both academically and professionally. There is an ever-increasing need for qualified individuals who wish to advance to the next stage of their career! This is a IAP certified course that will demonstrate to leading employers you are continually developing yourself, and will make you a desirable candidate across leading industries.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Learn how PV cells work with the use of Solar Energy Course
  • Advantages and disadvantages of PV cells
  • Learn the different types of solar cells with this Solar Energy Course
  • Learn about different solar inverters
  • Selection of solar modules

COURSE CURRICULUM : Solar Energy Course

MODULE 01 : Basics Of Solar Energy System

  • Introduction to pv system construction
  • Solar heating, solar irradiation and panels
  • Effect of insolation and temperature on v-i curve
  • Pv installation, short circuit and open circuit tests using avometer
  • Solar wires and cables installation process
  • Mounting of pv system
  • Shading and tilt angle in solar energy
  • Half cut cell technology in pv system for solar engineering
  • Importance of charge controller in solar energy system
  • Pwm and mppt charge controllers
  • Understanding more about mppt solar charge controller for solar energy course
  • Junction box in solar energy system
  • Wiring of junction box insolar energy system
  • Function, types and data sheet of inverter
  • Determining pv array maximum system voltage

MODULE 02 : Batteries In PV System

  • Construction and types of batteries in solar energy system
  • Charging of lead acid batteries and hydrometer in solar energy system
  • Maintenance of batteries and methods of charging in solar energy system
  • Cycle of batteries

MODULE 03 : Components And Design Of Off Grid Solar Energy System

  • Off-grid solar system
  • Advantages of off-grid solar system
  • Equipment of off-gridsolar system
  • Selection and datasheet of the panel
  • Inverter selection
  • Example 1 on designing off grid system
  • Determine power consumption demands
  • Size the pv modules
  • Inverter sizing
  • Battery sizing
  • Solar charge controller sizing
  • Mppt charge controller sizing
  • Example 2 design of an off grid system

MODULE 04 : Designing Of On Grid Solar Energy System

  • Grid-tied solar system
  • Advantages of grid-tied solar system
  • Equipment of grid-tied solar system.
  • Example design of an on grid system
  • Pv energy according to area

MODULE 05 : Design of PV System Using PVSyst Program

  • Design of an off grid solar energy system using pvsyst program.
  • Design of an on grid solar energy system using pvsyst program.
  • Mega pv system design using pvsyst program for solar energy

MODULE 06 : Solar Water Pumping System

Introduction to water pumping system and steps of design
Solved example on solar pumping system design

MODULE 07 : Protection Of PV System

  • Introduction to protection of pv system
  • Selection of fuses and protection of string
  • Protection of arrays
  • Protection of inverter
  • Protection of transformer
  • Surge protection device
  • Grounding of pv system
  • Types of busbars in pv system and selection of busbars

MODULE 08 : Design Using Excel Sheet

  • Design of off grid pv system using excel sheet

MODULE 09 : Single Line Diagram Of PV System

  • Single line diagram of pv system and selection of fuses and breakers

MODULE 10 : MALTAB and ETAP PV Simulation

  • Simulation of pv cell in matlab and obtaining v-i characteristics
  • Get a complete grid connected pv solarenergy system in matlab simulink for electrical engineering
  • Pv system simulation using etap lesson (14) for power system engineering courses

Method of Assessment

This is a knowledge-based course, and thus, will contain no method of assessment.

Certification

Upon the successful completion of the course Solar Energy, learners will be awarded an accredited ‘Certificate of Completion’ for ‘Certificate in Solar Energy Course – Level 3’ by IAP.

Awarding Body

The International Awards for Professionals iAP is an awarding body established in 1999 that aims to promote a high educational standard. They hope to create online education that is trustworthy and credible. They are focused on raising the standards of online education, and ensuring it is accessible to all. The iAP provides accreditation for a range of educational establishments, and monitors and continually develops the educational standards of such institutions. Their globally recognised certifications give learners the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to gain employment in the chosen fields.

About the Tutor

Ahmed Mahdy is an Electrical Power Engineer and the founder of Khadija Academy in 2019. He’s from Cairo, Egypt and is an online instructor for 9 years. He offers electrical engineering courses and regularly posts YouTube videos on electrical engineering. Ahmed has authored 6 books on electrical engineering and has taught close to 40,000 students living in 170 countries. The purpose of his Academy is to teach the fundamentals of electrical engineering from fundamentals to advance levels. He is a highly recognised and successful instructor and often receives 5-star reviews from his students. He has an engaging teaching style and will walk students step by step through complex information.

Who is this course for?

This Solar Energy course is recommended for,

  • Electrical power engineers
  • Electrical students
  • Anyone interested in learning about solar

Requirements

  • This Solar Energy course requires no formal prerequisites and this certification is open to everyone

Career path

The Certificate for Complete Solar Energy Course - Level 3 will improve your candidature for a number of jobs in the electrical and power engineering sectors. You can study further related courses that will open the door to new and exciting opportunities and enhance your expertise in this subject, and add this as a skillset on your resume.

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Alex asked:

Hi there. Your website mentions “regulated” and “endorsed” courses, regulated being the type to be recognised by independent bodies. Is this regulated

Answer:

Dear Alex, Thank you for your query. This Complete Solar Energy Course – Level 3 is certified by IAP - 'The International Awards for Professionals' and achieving this qualification will demonstrate your skills and capabilities to leading employers, making you a marketable candidate across the globe. Please feel free to reach us if you require any further information. Study365, Learner Support Team

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Mag asked:

It is video learning or reading form?

Answer:

Dear Mag, Thank you for your query. This course contains high quality video materials that are structured by experts in a manner that is engaging and interactive to help the learner grasp even the most complex theories with ease. If there is anything else you need to clarify, please let us know. Study365, Learner Support Team

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Ed Whelan asked:

Would this course be the ideal starting point for someone with very limited knowledge of solar? Asking as it's number 3? Thanks

Answer:

Dear Whelan, Thank you for your interest in our courses. This course requires no formal prerequisites and is ideal for a beginner. The course will cover basics of solar energy systems, providing the learner with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the subject prior to learning more advanced topics. Hope this helps. If you need further information please get in touch with us. Study365, Learner Support Team

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