By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Understand different types of renewable energy sources
• Properly design and size solar photovoltaic power systems.
• Demonstrate safe working practices
• Identify and describe basic functions of different components of PV systems
• Understand features of solar PV system configurations and applications: DC systems, stand-alone, Hybrid systems/grid connected
• Understand AC and DC electricity and explain their differences
• Describe the differences among various PV cell technologies
• Identify meters used with PV systems and key points of meter use and safety
• Use energy meters and clamp on meters
• Define and list characteristics of series and parallel circuits, and review the application of these connections to ensure system compatibility
• Identify data required to size and design solar PV systems
• Identify common PV mounting options; list advantages and disadvantages of different mounting options
• Identify the different types of inverter technologies and list their advantages and disadvantages
• Describe some installation tips and techniques for the different types of solar PV systems
• Determine the correct wiring configuration of PV modules for a given application
• Identify terminology for the various circuits in PV systems
• Perform basic overcurrent device sizing for DC and AC PV system circuits
• Install solar panels on rooftop using a roof model
• Perform solar inverter integration with existing house wiring using an electric circuit simulation board
• Identify important functions of solar charge controller
• Know different types of battery technology available in the market with their advantages and disadvantages.

• Electricians who wish to gain knowledge and/or PV systems and installation.
• Electrical Engineers who wish to gain knowledge and/or PV System Design and installation.
• Trade Assistants who wish to gain further knowledge of solar PV installation and design.

This is an interactive training program and will consist of the following training approaches:

• Lectures
• Group Discussions
• Practice Questions
• Assignments
• Case Studies

• Different types of renewable energy sources
• Design and size solar photovoltaic power systems.
• Safe working practices
• Basic functions of different components of PV systems
• Features of solar PV system configurations and applications: DC systems, stand-alone, Hybrid systems/grid connected
• AC and DC electricity and explain their differences
• Relationship between: power, voltage, current, electric charge and energy
• Differences among various PV cell technologies
• Meters used with PV systems and key points of meter use and safe

• Energy meters and clamp on meters
• Characteristics of series and parallel circuits, and review the application of these connections to ensure system compatibility
• Factors that impact the amount of peak sun hours reaching the array
• Tilt angle and orientation that provides maximum energy production
• Data required to size and design solar PV systems
• Common PV mounting options; list advantages and disadvantages of different mounting options
• Different types of inverter technologies and list their advantages and disadvantages
• Installation tips and techniques for the different types of solar PV systems
• Correct wiring configuration of PV modules for a given application
• Terminology for the various circuits in PV systems
• Overcurrent device sizing for DC and AC PV system circuits
• Potential jobsite hazards and opportunities for additional safety training
• Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for PV installation and commissioning tasks
• Install solar panels on rooftop using a roof model
• Solar inverter integration with existing house wiring using an electric circuit simulation board
• Important functions of solar charge controller
• Different types of battery technology available in the market with their advantages and disadvantages
• Battery cycle life
• Choosing the right battery type for specific site and customers
• Steps required for solar system installation
• Tools required for solar system installation and their proper usage
• Interpret manufacturers data sheet for solar PV system components such as solar panels, inverters, charge controllers and batteries