Solar
Design and Installation
Certification Prep
Learn Essential Theory, Planning and Design of Solar PV System with Calculations - Self Study
About this course
Essential, must-learn theory with applied calculations behind the science of solar photovoltaics systems for professionals.
This course, currently offered at promotion price, will help you build a strong foundation for your solar career. This course is equivalent to diploma-level knowledge and Information. All modules are independent. Start from any module to enhance your understanding & knowledge.
This course, currently offered at promotion price, will help you build a strong foundation for your solar career. This course is equivalent to diploma-level knowledge and Information. All modules are independent. Start from any module to enhance your understanding & knowledge.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- To Learn complete, necessary and essential theory of solar energy, PV modules/systems, charge controllers, inverters and batteries in an easy and understandable way
- To Learn and understand System Planning and Design consisting of Customer Requirements, Site Survey & Planning, Mechanical Design, On-Grid/Off-Grid System Sizing and key Electrical Design as per NEC 690
- To Practice and Solve 35 applied technical questions including calculations (theory explained) leading to expert approach and confidence
- Carry out Sizing of On-Grid and Off-Grid Systems in Excel Sheet (for PV Arrays, Inverter(s) and Battery Bank)
- Understand Core Concepts of Solar PV system as per NEC690
- To Strengthen Knowledge on a sound Professional basis, and add Core Technical Value to your knowledge
- To Learn in hours from zero to perfection
- If you are planning for Industry Certifications, then this course brings considerable preparatory material helping you achieve your objective
Description:
This is not another Solar PV course but in fact this course brings abundance of material which shall take your knowledge and understanding to a level which shall be sufficient to understand all professional theory behind solar photovoltaics and associated equipment like charge controllers, inverters and batteries, and will cover various topics related to solar energy, PV cells and arrays including sun, solar system, solar radiation, solar energy, PV modules, PV arrays/systems, charge controllers, inverters and batteries, which are necessary to grasp the professional understanding for designing and installing of solar PV systems.
Moreover, this course brings to you detailed System Planning and Designing comprising of Customer Requirements, Economics of Solar PV Systems, Payback Period/NPV/IRR, Understanding Project Scope and System Specifications, RFP, User Load Analysis, Critical Load Analysis, Site Survey and Planning, Shading Analysis, Calculating inter-row distances, PV Array Orientation & Optimization, Mechanical Design, Mounting Structures Types and Materials and detailed Sizing of On-Grid/Off-Grid System(s) in Microsoft-Excel Sheets.
Additionally, this course shall help the learner to go through some common PV-related questions and learn how to calculate and solve the problems. All theory is explained with calculations and reasoning. These questions will certainly enhance the confidence of the learner.
Efforts have been made that all such topics and questions are covered and comprehensive learning takes place in a couple of hours through theory and calculations.
Course Content
- INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR PV SYSTEMS
- History of Solar Energy
- PV Applications and Industry
- PV Industry Stakeholders
- Solar Energy Technologies
SOLAR RADIATION, ENERGY AND EARTH ROTATION
- The Sun
- Solar Radiation and Solar Light
- Extraterrestrial Solar Radiation and Solar Constant
- Terrestrial Solar Radiation and Air Mass
- Peak Sun Value and Hours
- Solar Irradiance and Irradiation
- Solar Radiation Data and Maps
- Measuring Solar Radiation and Sunshine
- Earth Orbit and Rotation
- Solar Time and Equation of Time Graph
- Sun Path Charts and Solar Window
- Photovoltaic Module Azimuth and Tilt Angles
- Solar and Magnetic Declination
- Power and Energy Basic Electrical Equations
PV CELLS, MODULES AND ARRAYS
- Atom, Semiconductors and Band-Gap
- Silicon Element Structure and Doping
- Photovoltaic Effect and Solar Cell Working Principle
- Structure, Materials and Fabrication of Solar Cell
- Current-Voltage-Power Curves of Solar PV Modules
- Temperature Coefficient and Calculating Voltages
- Efficiency and Fill Factor
- Module Series and Parallel Connections
- Bypass Diodes
- PV Labels
- Test Conditions
- PV International Standards
CHARGE CONTROLLERS
- Charge Controller Functions
- Types of Charge Contoller
- Voltage Settings of Charge Controller
- Selection Parameters
- Installation of a Charge Controller
INVERTERS
- AC, DC and Quality of Power -1
- AC, DC and Quality of Power -2
- Switching, Power Conditioning and Control -1
- Switching, Power Conditioning and Control -2
- Types of Solar Inverters -1
- Types of Solar Inverters -2
- Earthing & Grounding
- Selection Parameters of Inverter -1
- Selection Parameters of Inverter -2
- Selection Parameters of Inverter -3
- Selection Parameters of Inverter -4
BATTERIES
- Characteristics and Parameters of a Battery
- Battery of Batteries -I
- Battery of Batteries -II
- Calculating Battery Bank Size
- Selection Parameters of a Battery
- Operation and Installation of a Battery
- Battery Standards
35 APPLIED TECHNICAL QUESTIONS WITH ALL THEORY AND SOLUTIONS EXPLAINED
- Calculate Voltage Drop in a Cable
- Calculate System Power based upon Solar Irradiance, Module rated Power and Efficiency
- Finding No. of Strings and PV Modules Combination given System Data
- Calculating Voltage and Current Output at Standard Test Conditions given System Data
- Calculate AC Output of a Solar PV System given System Losses and Inverter Efficiency
- Finding least amount of PV Modules given System Data
- Understanding purpose of Bypass Diodes
- Find best solution for having multiple orientations of PV Modules
- Calculate MPPT voltage of the system at Standard Test Conditions
- Find best Voltage for charging a 12V Lead Acid battery
- Find characteristics of a Wire that lead to more Voltage drop
- Calculate PV Size given Area and PV Module Efficiency
- Calculate minimum number of PV Modules to be installed in series given System data
- What kind of ground faults do most inverters detect
- Calculate total System size given PV Modules data and number of Strings
- Calculate Voltage of PV Cells given other combination
- Calculate No of Batteries required given Load Watt-Hours and Volts
- Calculate No. of Batteries required given Load data
- Which one affect the production of Current most in PV Modules
- Calculate Energy Units consumed by a Load
- Understanding Air Mass
- Calculate power produced by the PV Array given PV Module area and efficiency
- Calculate size of Breaker at output of an Inverter
- Understand factors required to calculate Inter-row spacing of PV Modules in an Array
- Troubleshooting a PV System consisting of one source circuit not producing power
- Find optimimed PV Tilt Angle during the Summer season for an Off-Grid PV System
- Calculate Maximum No of Modules to be connected in Series given System data
- Calculate the Energy Units consumed per day by a residential load
- Find worst Orientation Design for the installation of the PV system
- What can be the maximum array size given Charge Controller data
- Finding Tilt Angle of the Array given Location and Latitude
- Calculate Energy produces by a PV System in one year given System data
- Calculate Maximum No. of PV Modules to be installed in series given System data
- Troubleshooting an Off-Grid PV system which often Shuts down during Winter
- Calculate annual System Output given System data
SYSTEM PLANNING & DESIGN STAGE-I: CUSTOMER REQUIRMENTS, SALES AND ECONIMICS OF SOLAR PV SYSTEMS
- Introduction to System Design Stages
- Customer Requirements and Challenges
- System Selection and Economics of Solar PV System
- I - Selection of Type of System
- II - Economics of Solar PV System
- III - PayBack NPV IRR
- IV - Net Metering State Incentives
- V - Payback Period-NPV-IRR Examples
- VI - Levelized Cost of Energy
- Project Scope of Work and Agreement
- Estimating User Load Requirements
- System Specifications
- Request for Proposal or Tender Document
SYSTEM PLANNING & DESIGN STAGE-II: SITE SURVEY AND PLANNING
- Site Survey and Data Collection
- Types of Shadows
- Shading Analysis
- I - Introduction to Shading Analysis
- II - Calculate Inter-Row Distances and area of PV Array
- III - Inter-Row Distance Graph, Window of Obstruction, Energy Yield
- PV Array Location Considerations
- PV Array Orientation and Energy Yield Optimization
- Optimizing String Connections
- Existing Electrical and Interconnection Equipment
SYSTEM PLANNING & DESIGN STAGE-III: ARRAY MOUNTING AND MECHANICAL DESIGN
- Factors for PV Array Mounting Design
- PV Array Mounting Locations
- Mounting Structure Material and Types
- Roofing Structure and Basics
- Mechanical Design and Techniques
- Applicable Codes for Installation
SYSTEM PLANNING & DESIGN STAGE-IV: SOLAR PV SYSTEM SIZING AND CALCULATIONS
- Introduction to Solar PV System Sizing
- PV System Configuration Concepts and Inverter Selection
- Load and Critical Design Analysis
- Equipment Key Design Concepts and Parameters
- System Losses
- System Sizing Calculations
- I - On-Grid System Sizing Part-1
- II - On-Grid System Sizing Part-2
- III - Off-Grid System Sizing
- IV - Finding-PSH-Temp-Data
- V - PV System Sizing Excel Sheets
UNDERSTANDING CORE CONCEPTS OF SOLAR PV SYSTEM AS PER NEC 690
- Introduction & Definitions: NEC 690.1 & 690.2
- Maximum Voltage and Calculations: NEC 690.7
- Maximum Current and Circuit Sizing: NEC 690.8
- Rapid Shutdown System: NEC 690.12
- Over-Current Protection (OCPD): NEC 690.9
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR:
- Beginners, engineers, technicians or others who are interested to learn and understand solar PV science and technology on sound and professional footings
- Engineers, technicians or professionals who are already in this field, and quickly want to refresh their knowledge on sound basis
- Those who may decide in future to go for industry certifications
Course outline
14 modules
18 - 24 hours to complete
17:31 hours
of video lectures
Welcome • 1 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 1 assignments
Orientation Materials
This is a self-study on demand course. This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.
- Understanding Fundamentals of a Solar Photovoltaic System in 60 minutes (01:12:11 hours)
Module 1 • 12 assignments
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAICS
Module 1 • 12 assignments
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAICS
1) Photovoltaics
2) History of Solar Energy
3) PV Applications
4) PV Industry Stakeholders
5) Solar Energy Technologies
2) History of Solar Energy
3) PV Applications
4) PV Industry Stakeholders
5) Solar Energy Technologies
- Photovoltaics (03:54 minutes)
- Advantages & Disadvantages of Solar Photovoltaics
- History of Solar Energy (03:04 minutes)
- History and Timeline of Solar Cells (.pdf)
- PV Applications and Industry (03:35 minutes)
- Trends in the PV Industry: Report by IEA 2020 (.pdf)
- Solar Industry Update 2020 by NREL (.pdf)
- Future of Solar Photovoltaics (.pdf)
- Photovoltaic Industry Stakeholders (07:54 minutes)
- Solar Energy Industry Association
- Top Solar Associations
- Solar Technologies (Thermal Energy Collectors) (04:47 minutes)
Module 2 • 25 assignments
SOLAR ENERGY, RADIATION AND EARTH ROTATION
Module 2 • 25 assignments
SOLAR ENERGY, RADIATION AND EARTH ROTATION
- The Sun
- Solar Radiation and Solar Light
- Extraterrestrial Solar Radiation and Solar Constant
- Terrestrial Solar Radiation and Air Mass
- Peak Sun Value and Hours
- Solar Irradiance and Irradiation
- Solar Radiation Data and Maps
- Measuring Solar Radiation and Sunshine
- Earth Orbit and Rotation
- Solar Time and Equation of Time Graph
- Sun Path Charts and Solar Window
- Photovoltaic Module Azimuth and Tilt Angles
- Solar and Magnetic Declination
- Power and Energy Basic Electrical Equations
- The Sun (03:16 minutes)
- Solar Radiation and Solar Light (02:11 minutes)
- Extraterrestrial Solar Radiation and Solar Constant (01:57 minutes)
- Terrestrial Solar Radiation and Air Mass (04:26 minutes)
- Introduction to Solar Radiation
- Peak Sun Value and Hours (03:06 minutes)
- Solar Irradiance and Irradiation (01:20 minutes)
- Solar Radiation Data and Maps (01:47 minutes)
- Global Solar Atlas
- National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB) by NREL
- Measuring Solar Radiation (07:05 minutes)
- Solar Radiation Measurements (.pdf)
- Review of Devices used to Measure Solar Radiation (.pdf)
- Best Practics Handbook for use of Solar Resource Data for Solar Energy Applications (.pdf)
- Earth Orbit and Rotation (03:47 minutes)
- Terrestrial Coordinates (.pdf)
- SPACEPEDIA: A Resource of Solar System
- Solar Time and Equation of Time (04:10 minutes)
- Finding Sunrise/Sunset/Noon and Solar Position - Online Tool
- Sun Path and Charts (02:24 minutes)
- Sun Path Chart - Online Tool
- Photovoltaic Module Azimuth and Tilt Angles (04:11 minutes)
- Solar Magnetic Declination and Tilt Angles (02:29 minutes)
- Tilt & Azimuth Angle: What Angle Should I Tilt My Solar Panels?
- Power Energy Equations (03:48 minutes)
Module 3 • 14 assignments
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS, MODULES AND ARRAYS
Module 3 • 14 assignments
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS, MODULES AND ARRAYS
- Atom, Semiconductors and Band-Gap
- Silicon Element Structure and Doping
- Photovoltaic Effect and Solar Cell Working Principle
- Structure, Materials and Fabrication of Solar Cell
- Current-Voltage-Power Curves of Solar PV Modules
- Temperature Coefficient and Calculating Voltages
- Efficiency and Fill Factor
- Module Series and Parallel Connections
- Bypass Diodes
- PV Labels
- Test Conditions
- PV International Standards
- Atom, Semiconductors and Band-Gap (08:03 minutes)
- Silicon Element Structure and Doping (04:25 minutes)
- Photovoltaic Effect and Solar Cell Working Principle (06:15 minutes)
- Structure Materials and Fabrication (06:29 minutes)
- IV-Curves of Solar Module (09:01 minutes)
- Temperature Coefficient and Calculating Voltages (17:08 minutes)
- Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithms (.pdf)
- Results of I-V Curves and Visual Inspection of PV Modules Deployed at TEP Solar Test Yard (.pdf)
- Efficiency and Fill Factor (06:16 minutes)
- Module Series and Parallel Connections (06:56 minutes)
- Bypass Diodes (03:30 minutes)
- PV Labels (01:39 minutes)
- Standard Test Conditions (02:52 minutes)
- PV International Standards (05:23 minutes)
Module 4 • 9 assignments
CHARGE CONTROLLERS
Module 4 • 9 assignments
CHARGE CONTROLLERS
- Charge Controller Functions
- Types of Charge Contoller
- Voltage Settings of Charge Controller
- Selection Parameters
- Installation of a Charge Controller
- Introduction to Charge Controllers (02:16 minutes)
- Charge Controller Functions (08:32 minutes)
- Types of Charge Contollers (08:03 minutes)
- Voltage Settings of a Charge Controller (05:38 minutes)
- Selection Parameters of a Charge Controller (05:05 minutes)
- How to select a solar charge controller
- Choosing the Right Solar Charge Controller/Regulator
- Solar Charge Controller Sizing and How to Choose One
- Installation of a Charge Controller (03:32 minutes)
Module 5 • 15 assignments
INVERTERS
Module 5 • 15 assignments
INVERTERS
- AC, DC and Quality of Power -1
- AC, DC and Quality of Power -2
- Switching, Power Conditioning and Control -1
- Switching, Power Conditioning and Control -2
- Types of Solar Inverters -1
- Types of Solar Inverters -2
- Earthing & Grounding
- Selection Parameters of Inverter -1
- Selection Parameters of Inverter -2
- Selection Parameters of Inverter -3
- Selection Parameters of Inverter -4
- Introduction to Inverters (05:06 minutes)
- AC, DC and Quality of Power - I (09:04 minutes)
- AC, DC and Quality of Power - II (09:02 minutes)
- Switching, Power Conditioning and Control - I (06:54 minutes)
- Switching, Power Conditioning and Control - II (09:34 minutes)
- Types of Solar Inverters - I (08:10 minutes)
- Types of Solar Inverters - II (07:15 minutes)
- Earthing & Grounding (03:35 minutes)
- Guidelines for Designing Grounding Systems for Solar PV Installations
- Selection Parameters of Inverter - I (08:17 minutes)
- Selection Parameters of Inverter - II (07:35 minutes)
- Selection Parameters of Inverter - III (08:08 minutes)
- Selection Parameters of Inverter - IV (08:55 minutes)
- Choosing the Right Solar Inverter
- Solar Inverter Comparison Chart
Module 6 • 8 assignments
BATTERIES
Module 6 • 8 assignments
BATTERIES
- Characteristics and Parameters of a Battery
- Battery of Batteries -I
- Battery of Batteries -II
- Calculating Battery Bank Size
- Selection Parameters of a Battery
- Operation and Installation of a Battery
- Battery Standards
- Introduction to Batteries (19:15 minutes)
- Characteristics and Parameters of a Battery (20:53 minutes)
- Types of Batteries - I (12:13 minutes)
- Types of Batteries - II (13:53 minutes)
- Calculating Battery Bank Size (19:51 minutes)
- Selection Parameters of a Battery (03:58 minutes)
- Operation and Installation of a Battery (08:10 minutes)
- Battery Standards (05:11 minutes)
Module 7 • 35 assignments
APPLIED TECHNICAL CALCULATION QUESTIONS: All Theory and Solutions Explained
Module 7 • 35 assignments
APPLIED TECHNICAL CALCULATION QUESTIONS: All Theory and Solutions Explained
- Calculate Voltage Drop in a Cable
- Calculate System Power based upon Solar Irradiance, Module rated Power and Efficiency
- Finding No. of Strings and PV Modules Combination given System Data
- Calculating Voltage and Current Output at Standard Test Conditions given System Data
- Calculate AC Output of a Solar PV System given System Losses and Inverter Efficiency
- Finding least amount of PV Modules given System Data
- Understanding purpose of Bypass Diodes
- Find best solution for having multiple orientations of PV Modules
- Calculate MPPT voltage of the system at Standard Test Conditions
- Find best Voltage for charging a 12V Lead Acid battery
- Find characteristics of a Wire that lead to more Voltage drop
- Calculate PV Size given Area and PV Module Efficiency
- Calculate minimum number of PV Modules to be installed in series given System data
- What kind of ground faults do most inverters detect
- Calculate total System size given PV Modules data and number of Strings
- Calculate Voltage of PV Cells given other combination
- Calculate No of Batteries required given Load Watt-Hours and Volts
- Calculate No. of Batteries required given Load data
- Which one affect the production of Current most in PV Modules
- Calculate Energy Units consumed by a Load
- Understanding Air Mass
- Calculate power produced by the PV Array given PV Module area and efficiency
- Calculate size of Breaker at output of an Inverter
- Understand factors required to calculate Inter-row spacing of PV Modules in an Array
- Troubleshooting a PV System consisting of one source circuit not producing power
- Find optimimed PV Tilt Angle during the Summer season for an Off-Grid PV System
- Calculate Maximum No of Modules to be connected in Series given System data
- Calculate the Energy Units consumed per day by a residential load
- Find worst Orientation Design for the installation of the PV system
- What can be the maximum array size given Charge Controller data
- Finding Tilt Angle of the Array given Location and Latitude
- Calculate Energy produces by a PV System in one year given System data
- Calculate Maximum No. of PV Modules to be installed in series given System data
- Troubleshooting an Off-Grid PV system which often Shuts down during Winter
- Calculate annual System Output given System data
- Calculate Voltage Drop in a Cable (03:10 minutes)
- Calculate System Power based upon Solar Irradiance, Module rated Power and Efficiency (03:40 minutes)
- Finding No. of Strings and PV Modules Combination given System Data (04:37 minutes)
- Calculating Voltage and Current Output at Standard Test Conditions given System Data (08:40 minutes)
- Calculate AC Output of a Solar PV System given System Losses and Inverter Efficiency (11:30 minutes)
- Finding least amount of PV Modules given System Data (06:37 minutes)
- Purpose of Bypass Diodes (07:34 minutes)
- Best solution for having multiple orientations of PV Modules (09:52 minutes)
- Calculate MPPT voltage of the system at Standard Test Conditions (04:22 minutes)
- Best Voltage for charging a 12V Lead Acid battery (06:39 minutes)
- Characteristics of a Wire that lead to more Voltage drop (02:35 minutes)
- Calculate PV Size given Area and PV Module Efficiency (03:31 minutes)
- Calculate minimum number of PV Modules to be installed in series given System data (08:22 minutes)
- What kind of ground faults do most inverters detect (06:47 minutes)
- Calculate total System size given PV Modules data and number of Strings (02:23 minutes)
- Calculate Voltage of PV Cells given other combination (03:15 minutes)
- Calculate No of Batteries required given Load Watt-Hours and Volts (06:09 minutes)
- Calculate No. of Batteries required given Load data (04:48 minutes)
- Which one affect the production of Current most in PV Modules (06:12 minutes)
- Calculate Energy Units consumed by a Load (03:59 minutes)
- What is Air Mass ? (05:54 minutes)
- Calculate power produced by the PV Array given PV Module area and efficiency (05:54 minutes)
- Calculate size of Breaker at output of an Inverter (04:11 minutes)
- Factors required to calculate Inter-row spacing of PV Modules in an Array (07:23 minutes)
- Troubleshooting a PV System consisting of one source circuit not producing power (08:05 minutes)
- Optimum PV Tilt Angle during the Summer season for an Off-Grid PV System (03:59 minutes)
- Calculate Maximum No of Modules to be connected in Series given System data (21:25 minutes)
- Calculate the Energy Units consumed per day by a residental load (09:04 minutes)
- Worst Orientation Design for the installation of the PV system (19:01 minutes)
- What can be the maximum array size given Charge Controller data (03:03 minutes)
- Finding Tilt Angle of the Array given Location and Latitude (06:39 minutes)
- Calculate Energy produces by a PV System in one year given System data (12:18 minutes)
- Calculate Maximum No. of PV Modules to be installed in series given System data (05:16 minutes)
- Troubleshooting an Off-Grid PV system which often Shuts down during Winter (05:02 minutes)
- Calculate annual System Output given System data (05:30 minutes)
Module 8 • 13 assignments
SYSTEM PLANNING & DESIGN STAGE-I: CUSTOMER REQUIRMENTS, SALES AND ECONIMICS OF SOLAR PV SYSTEMS
Module 8 • 13 assignments
SYSTEM PLANNING & DESIGN STAGE-I: CUSTOMER REQUIRMENTS, SALES AND ECONIMICS OF SOLAR PV SYSTEMS
- System Selection and Economics of Solar PV System
- I - Selection of Type of System
- II - Economics of Solar PV System
- III - PayBack NPV IRR
- IV - Net Metering State Incentives
- VI - Payback Period-NPV-IRR Examples
- VI - Levelized Cost of Energy
- Project Scope of Work and Agreement
- Estimating User Load Requirements
- System Specifications
- Request for Proposal or Tender Document
- Introduction to System Design Stages (02:30 minutes)
- Customer Requirements and Challenges (02:34 minutes)
- Economics of Solar PV System - I (Selection of Type of System) (07:31 minutes)
- Economics of Solar PV System - II (What is Economics of Solar PV System) (04:42 minutes)
- Economics of Solar PV System - III (Understanding PayBack, NPV, IRR) (25:20 minutes)
- Economics of Solar PV System - IV (Net Metering State Incentives) (04:56 minutes)
- Economics of Solar PV System - V (Payback Period-NPV-IRR Examples) (23:55 minutes)
- Economics of Solar PV System - V (Payback Period-NPV-IRR Excel Sheet) (.xlsx)
- Economics of Solar PV System - VI (Levelized Cost of Energy) (06:08 minutes)
- Project Scope of Work and Agreement (05:49 minutes)
- Estimating User Load Requirements (10:34 minutes)
- System Specifications (06:37 minutes)
- Request for Proposal or Tender Document (06:50 minutes)
Module 9 • 10 assignments
SYSTEM PLANNING & DESIGN STAGE-II: SITE SURVEY AND PLANNING
Module 9 • 10 assignments
SYSTEM PLANNING & DESIGN STAGE-II: SITE SURVEY AND PLANNING
- Types of Shadows
- Shading Analysis
- I - Introduction to Shading Analysis
- II - Calculate Inter-Row Distances and area of PV Array
- III - Inter-Row Distance Graph-Window of Obstruction-Energy Yield
- PV Array Location Considerations
- PV Array Orientation and Energy Yield Optimization
- Optimizing String Connection
- Existing Electrical and Interconnection Equipment
- Site Survey and Data Collection (12:04 minutes)
- Types of Shadows (03:10 minutes)
- Shading Analysis - I (Introduction) (12:32 minutes)
- Shading Analysis - II (Calculate Inter-Row Distances and area of PV Array) (15:20 minutes)
- Shading Analysis - III (Inter-Row Distance Graph, Window of Obstruction, Energy Yield) (07:18 minutes)
- PV Array Location Considerations (04:10 minutes)
- PV Array Orientation and Energy Yield Optimization (09:04 minutes)
- Optimizing String Connections (10:10 minutes)
- Existing Electrical and Interconnection Equipment (03:46 minutes)
- PV System Sizing Excel Sheets - Attached (.xlsx)
Module 10 • 1 assignments
SYSTEM PLANNING & DESIGN STAGE-III: ARRAY MOUNTING AND MECHANICAL DESIGN
Module 10 • 1 assignments
SYSTEM PLANNING & DESIGN STAGE-III: ARRAY MOUNTING AND MECHANICAL DESIGN
- Factors for PV Array Mounting Design
- PV Array Mounting Locations
- Mounting Structure Material and Types
- Roofing Structure and Basics
- Mechanical Design and Techniques
- Applicable Codes for Installation
- PV Array Mounting Components, Considerations and Mechanical Design (.pdf)
Module 11 • 11 assignments
SYSTEM PLANNING & DESIGN STAGE-IV: SOLAR PV SYSTEM SIZING AND CALCULATIONS
Module 11 • 11 assignments
SYSTEM PLANNING & DESIGN STAGE-IV: SOLAR PV SYSTEM SIZING AND CALCULATIONS
- PV System Configuration Concepts and Inverter Selection
- Load and Critical Design Analysis
- Equipment Key Design Concepts and Parameters
- System Losses
- System Sizing Calculations
- I - On-Grid System Sizing Part-1
- II - On-Grid System Sizing Part-2
- III - Off-Grid System Sizing
- IV - Finding-PSH-Temp-Data
- V - PV System Sizing Excel Sheets
- Introduction to Solar PV System Sizing (02:42 minutes)
- PV System Configuration Concepts and Inverter Selection (13:01 minutes)
- Load and Critical Design Analysis (18:39 minutes)
- Equipment Key Design Concepts and Parameters (08:26 minutes)
- System Losses (07:16 minutes)
- System Sizing Calculations - I (On-Grid System Sizing Part-1) (29:04 minutes)
- System Sizing Calculations - II (On-Grid System Sizing Part-2) (28:34 minutes)
- System Sizing Calculations - III (Off-Grid System Sizing) (22:37 minutes)
- System Sizing Calculations - IV (Resources for PSH and Temperature Data ) (05:49 minutes)
- Intro to attached PV System Sizing Excel Sheets (04:24 minutes)
- PV System Sizing Excel Sheets (.xlsx)
Module 12 • 7 assignments
UNDERSTANDING CORE CONCEPTS OF SOLAR PV SYSTEM AS PER NEC 690
Module 12 • 7 assignments
UNDERSTANDING CORE CONCEPTS OF SOLAR PV SYSTEM AS PER NEC 690
This Module shall take you to learn basic and core concepts of Voltage, Currents, Rapid Shutdown System and OCPD
- Introduction & Definitions: NEC 690.1 & 690.2
- Maximum Voltage and Calculations: NEC 690.7
- Maximum Current and Circuit Sizing: NEC 690.8
- Rapid Shutdown System: NEC 690.12
- Over-Current Protection (OCPD): NEC 690.9
- Introduction and Definitions: NEC 690.1 & 690.2 (10:15 minutes)
- Maximum Voltage and Calculation Methods: NEC 690.7 (06:16 minutes)
- Maximum Current and Circuit Sizing: NEC 690.8 (10:53 minutes)
- Circuit Sizing Two Methods: NEC 690.8 (.pdf)
- Conductor Sizing NEC Table 310.16 (.png)
- Rapid Shuwdown System: NEC 690.12 (04:34 minutes)
- Over-Current Protection (OCPD) (08:37 minutes)
Conclusion • 4 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 4 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Author
Asif Khokher
Director, Innovasys Engineering
Asif Khokher is seasoned Professional Engineer and certified NABCEP PVIP having 24+ Years of experience as Consultant/Owner's Engineer and Project Manager in various domains like Front End Engineering & Design, Tender Design, Detailed Design & System Integration, Design Review, Approvals, Inspection/ Commissioning in the field of Instrumentation & Control Systems, SCADA...
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Students get unlimited access to the course materials as soon as they enroll and for one year (365 days) after enrollment. Rewatch videos and review assignments as many times as you want. View updates the instructor makes to the course as the industry advances. Return to your course anytime with online access from anywhere in the world. After the one year of access expires, access can be extended by joining as a HeatSpring member. A single membership extends access to course materials for all past enrollments.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Yes, when you complete this course you are eligible for a certificate of completion from HeatSpring. You can download your certificate as soon as you have completed all of the course requirements. Students can easily share their verified certificates on their LinkedIn profiles using our LinkedIn integration.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes please visit our HeatSpring for Teams page to get a group discount.