Expected Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Design complete photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications.
• Conduct comprehensive site assessments and evaluate solar energy potential.
• Perform load analysis, energy calculations, and equipment sizing with confidence.
• Integrate Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) into modern PV installations.
• Design safe and efficient electrical systems, including cable sizing, protection, grounding, and power conversion.
• Prepare professional PV layouts, single-line diagrams (SLDs), and technical design documentation.
• Apply international standards and engineering best practices to ensure safe, reliable, and code-compliant solar installations.
• Optimize PV system performance, maximize energy yield, and support long-term operational reliability.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of solar energy and photovoltaic (PV) technology.
• Evaluate potential sites for photovoltaic system installations.
• Perform solar resource assessment and site analysis.
• Design grid-connected and off-grid photovoltaic systems.
• Understand the integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Calculate electrical loads and estimate system energy requirements.
• Size photovoltaic modules, inverters, batteries, and charge controllers.
• Design DC and AC electrical systems for PV installations.
• Select appropriate cables, protection devices, and earthing systems.
• Apply international standards, codes, and best engineering practices in PV system design.
• Improve system efficiency through proper equipment selection and system optimization.
• Prepare complete PV system layouts and design documentation.

This course is designed for:

• Electrical Engineers
• Renewable Energy Engineers
• Solar PV Design Engineers
• Power System Engineers
• Electrical Consultants
• Project Engineers
• Maintenance Engineers
• Electrical Technicians
• Energy Managers
• EPC Professionals
• Utility Engineers
• Anyone involved in the design, installation, operation, or maintenance of solar energy systems.

• Instructor-Led Interactive Sessions
• Engineering Design Workshops
• Practical Calculation Exercises
• Real-World Case Studies
• Group Discussions
• Design Demonstrations
• Software-Based Design Examples
• Knowledge Assessments
• Q&A Sessions

Day One

Module 1: Introduction to Solar Energy

• Global energy transition
• Renewable energy technologies
• Fundamentals of solar energy
• Solar radiation principles
• Types of photovoltaic systems
• Advantages and limitations of solar energy

Module 2: Photovoltaic Technology

• Solar cell fundamentals
• PV module construction
• Module technologies
• PV array configurations
• Performance characteristics
• Factors affecting PV efficiency

Module 3: Solar Resource Assessment

• Solar irradiance
• Peak Sun Hours (PSH)
• Climate considerations
• Shading analysis
• Site evaluation techniques
• Orientation and tilt angle optimization

Day Two

Module 4: PV System Design Principles

• Residential PV systems
• Commercial PV systems
• Industrial applications
• Utility-scale solar farms
• Grid-connected systems
• Off-grid systems
• Hybrid PV systems

Module 5: Load Analysis and Energy Calculations

• Electrical load assessment
• Daily energy consumption
• Peak demand calculations
• Load profiles
• Energy efficiency improvements
• System sizing methodology

Module 6: PV Component Selection

• Solar module selection
• Inverter selection
• Charge controllers
• Mounting systems
• Combiner boxes
• DC disconnects

Day Three

Module 7: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

• Battery technologies
• Lithium-ion batteries
• Lead-acid batteries
• Battery sizing
• State of Charge (SOC)
• Battery management systems (BMS)
• Hybrid PV-BESS systems

Module 8: Electrical System Design

• DC electrical design
• AC electrical design
• Cable sizing
• Voltage drop calculations
• Electrical losses
• Efficiency optimization

Practical Workshop

• PV sizing exercises
• Energy calculations
• Equipment selection examples

Day Four

Module 9: Protection and Safety Design

• Electrical protection principles
• Circuit breakers
• Fuses
• Surge Protection Devices (SPD)
• Ground fault protection
• Arc fault protection
• Earthing and bonding systems

Module 10: International Codes and Standards

• IEC standards
• NEC requirements
• IEEE recommendations
• Grid connection requirements
• Safety regulations
• Code compliance

Module 11: PV Layout Design

• System layout preparation
• String configuration
• Equipment positioning
• Cable routing
• Single Line Diagrams (SLD)
• Design documentation

Day Five

Module 12: Performance Analysis and Optimization

• Performance Ratio (PR)
• System efficiency calculations
• Energy yield estimation
• Performance monitoring
• Common design mistakes
• Troubleshooting design issues

Module 13: Installation, Testing and Commissioning

• Installation best practices
• Pre-commissioning inspections
• Electrical testing
• Performance verification
• Acceptance testing
• Operation and maintenance considerations

Module 14: Practical Design Workshop & Case Studies

• Residential PV design case study
• Commercial building PV design
• Industrial solar application
• Utility-scale project overview
• Complete PV system design exercise
• Design review and discussion

After completing the course, participants will receive a CDGA completion certificate.