In an era marked by pressing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable energy sources, solar energy emerges as a shining star. Harnessing the power of the sun, solar energy has rapidly gained momentum as a viable and essential solution to our energy needs. This article aims to highlight the importance of solar energy, shedding light on its numerous advantages and implications for a greener and more sustainable future.Â
Solar energy is a renewable and inexhaustible source of power, derived from the radiation emitted by the sun. Unlike fossil fuels, which are finite and deplete over time, solar energy offers a virtually unlimited supply. Moreover, solar power generation produces no greenhouse gas emissions or air pollutants, leading to cleaner air and reduced carbon footprint. By adopting solar energy, we can mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and pave the way towards a more sustainable future.Â
As the demand for solar power systems continues to rise, the need for skilled professionals in solar energy design becomes paramount. By providing individuals with the necessary expertise and skills, we empower them to design and implement efficient, safe, and high-performing solar energy systems. Through training, we promote innovation, create job opportunities, and contribute to a sustainable future.Â
At the end of this course, you will learn.Â
- Solar Energy Advantages & FundamentalsÂ
- PV TechnologiesÂ
- Solar Inverters and Benefits from PVÂ
- Systems and components in a Solar Energy systemÂ
- Manual Design of a solar PV system Off-grid and On-gridÂ
- Software Design of a solar PV system Off-grid and On-grid using PvSystÂ
Course OutlineÂ
Read the course outline below to discover the comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance your knowledge and skills.
1. IntroductionÂ
- Why solar energy?Â
- Sun energy per year and world energy useÂ
- Type of production ways of electricity from solar energyÂ
- Heliostat tower functionÂ
2. Solar FundamentalsÂ
- Distribution of solar radiationÂ
- Solar Irradiance Concepts: DNI, DHI, GHI & GTIÂ
- Measuring solar radiation, angle of radiation and energy per sqmÂ
- solar declination and height (altitude) angleÂ
- air mass and solar energyÂ
- Spectral sensitivity of different solar panelsÂ
- Solar path, Sun azimuth angleÂ
- The most important geometrical factors which affect calculations of solar radiationÂ
- Local time and solar time, PSH (peak sun hour)Â
- Methods of determining radiation intensityÂ
3. PV TechnologiesÂ
- Advantages and disadvantages of PVÂ
- Cell –module- array, Photovoltaic panel structure Â
- The difference between monocrystalline and polycrystalline cellsÂ
- Solar grade glass, stc and noct test conditionsÂ
- Voltage-current curve (I-V) of solar cellÂ
- What is fill factor in PV modules Â
- Solar cell equivalent circuitÂ
- Types of solar cells and their comparisonÂ
- The basis of silicone cells and the method of electricity productionÂ
- Arrangement of cells in a panelÂ
- Effective factors in the output power of the solar panelÂ
- PV junction boxÂ
- Checking the curve of solar panels in case of series or parallel connectionÂ
- The role of bypass diode in solar panelsÂ
- Blocking diode rule in PV plantÂ
- Photovoltaic system design standardsÂ
- Parallel connection of connectorsÂ
- PID & LID lossesÂ
- Lifespan of solar panelsÂ
- Auto tracker system (single axis and dual axis)Â
- DEWA mandatory standardsÂ
- IEC 61215, IEC 61730, IEC 61701, IEC 61345, IEC 62716, IEC 60068-2-68 standardsÂ
- Safety qualification of PV modulesÂ
- Design qualification and type approval of PV modulesÂ
- Net-metering systemÂ
- Concentrator PhotovoltaicÂ
4. Detailed explanation of Off-grid and On-grid systems and componentsÂ
- Types of solar systems (Offgrid – Ongrid - Hybrid)Â
- Characteristics of off-grid solar systems and ApplicationÂ
- Off-grid Solar system components and schematicsÂ
- On-grid Solar system components and schematicsÂ
- Hybrid Solar system components and schematicsÂ
- Solar batteries and battery types Â
- Flooded/wet batteries characteristics -advantages and disadvantagesÂ
- AGM batteries characteristics -advantages and disadvantagesÂ
- GEL batteries characteristics-advantages and disadvantagesÂ
- Maintenance free battery, SLA batteries, VRLA batteryÂ
- Battery connections in series and parallel, Battery safety tipsÂ
- Types of solar inverter Off-grid solar invertersÂ
- Full description of MPPTÂ
- Central inverter, Module inverter, String inverter , Micro inverter , OptimizerÂ
- Charge Controller - the difference between PWM and MPPT charge controllerÂ
5-Protection devices and wiring and connectorsÂ
- Protective equipmentÂ
- Surge arresterÂ
- AC and DC SPDÂ
- Suitable cable for solar systemsÂ
- About DEWAÂ
- Installation Plan of PVÂ
- Typical on-site mounting processÂ
- Checklist testing and inspection with interconnection to the gridÂ
6- Formulas required for solar systemsÂ
- Electrical basics and mathematical formulasÂ
7-Manual design of an Off-grid systemÂ
- Off-grid solar system designÂ
- Schematic of Off-grid solar systemÂ
- Obtaining the total energy value of electrical appliancesÂ
- Energy of panels should produceÂ
- Obtaining the total power of the panels and the number of panelsÂ
- Obtaining PSH using the geographical location of the solar power plant installationÂ
- Determining the charge size of the solar controllerÂ
- Battery selectionÂ
- Inverter calculationÂ
- AC and DC cable size calculationÂ
- Fuse protection sizingÂ
8-Manual design of an On-grid systemÂ
- Getting the number of panelsÂ
- Calculation of the number of stringsÂ
- Calculation of the number of panels in each rowÂ
- Calculation of the required inverterÂ
- DC fuse calculation and selectionÂ
- AC fuse calculation and selectionÂ
- Select AC and DC cable sizesÂ
9-Offgrid solar system design with PVSYSTÂ
- Define New project , find lactation on map , import data from different sourcesÂ
- Explain each data that is from meteo source(solar  path ,PSH,GHI,HDI, Temperature ,wind speed)Â
- Define best plane tilt and azimuth based on yearly, Â summer, winter and transposition factorÂ
- Define user needs, hourly distribution Â
- System summeryÂ
- Define storage –PV array-charge controller based on PLOL and autonomyÂ
- Define new system componentsÂ
- Explanation Stand-alone reportÂ
- Near shadingÂ
10-Ongrid solar system design with PVSYSTÂ
- How to define project nameÂ
- Define new project , find lactation on map , Import meteo data from different sourcesÂ
- Explain each data that is from meteo sourceÂ
- Define best plane tilt and azimuth based on yearly, summer, winter and transposition factorÂ
- PV arrays sizingÂ
- Inverter sizingÂ
- Module layoutÂ
- Detail losesÂ
- Advanced simulationÂ
- Define new system componentsÂ
- Explanation ongrid  reportÂ
- Near shadingÂ
- Horizon shadingÂ