Name: Solar Energy Basics
Price: 85 USD
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This course introduces the fundamentals of solar energy, covering how solar power works, its benefits, and its applications. Participants will learn about solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, how they convert sunlight into electricity, and key components such as solar panels, inverters, and batteries. The course also explores solar energy’s environmental impact, efficiency factors, and cost considerations. Designed for beginners and those interested in renewable energy, this course provides an understanding of both residential and commercial solar installations. By the end, learners will have the foundational knowledge to pursue further studies or explore careers in solar energy.

Who is this course for?

By taking this Solar Energy Basics Course, you’re able to open yourself to new opportunities within the renewable energy and environmental engineering career path. Such careers may include:

Solar Energy Technician (£25,000 to £45,000)
Renewable Energy Consultant (£30,000 to £55,000)
Energy Systems Engineer (£35,000 to £65,000)

Unit 1- Basics of Solar Energy System
	Module 1- Introduction To PV System Construction	00:24:00
	Module 2- Solar Heating, Solar Irradiation And Panels	00:38:00
	Module 3- Effect of Insolation and Temperature on V-I Curve	00:05:00
	Module 4- PV Installation, Short Circuit And Open Circuit Tests Using Avometer	00:15:00
	Module 5- Solar Wires And Cables Installation Process	00:22:00
	Module 6- Mounting Of PV System	00:04:00
	Module 7- Shading and Tilt angle In Solar Energy	00:15:00
	Module 8- Half Cut Cell Technology In PV System For Solar Engineering	00:25:00
	Module 9- Importance Of Charge Controller In Solar Energy System	00:03:00
	Module 10- PWM And MPPT Charge Controllers	00:14:00
	Module 11- Understanding More about MPPT Solar Charge Controller For Solar Energy Course	00:24:00
	Module 12- Junction Box In Solar Energy System	00:04:00
	Module 13- Wiring of Junction Box In Solar Energy System	00:05:00
	Module 14- Function, Types And Data Sheet Of Inverter	00:55:00
	Module 15- Determining PV Array Maximum System Voltage	00:09:00
Unit 2- Batteries in PV System
	Module 1- Construction And Types Of Batteries In Solar Energy System	00:09:00
	Module 2- Charging Of Lead Acid Batteries And Hydrometer In Solar Energy System	00:07:00
	Module 3- Maintenance Of Batteries And Methods Of Charging In Solar Energy System	00:03:00
	Module 4- Cycle of Batteries	00:04:00
Unit 3- Components and Design of Off Grid Solar Energy System
	Module 1- Off-Grid Solar System	00:02:00
	Module 2- Advantages of Off-Grid Solar System	00:02:00
	Module 3- Equipment of Off-Grid Solar System	00:04:00
	Module 4- Selection and Datasheet of the Panel	00:04:00
	Module 5- Inverter Selection	00:02:00
	Module 6- Example 1 On Designing Off Grid System	00:01:00
	Module 7- Determine Power Consumption Demands	00:04:00
	Module 8- Size the PV modules	00:05:00
	Module 9- Inverter sizing	00:04:00
	Module 10- Battery Sizing	00:08:00
	Module 11- Solar Charge Controller Sizing	00:05:00
	Module 12- MPPT Charge Controller Sizing	00:10:00
	Module 13- Example 2 Design of an OFF Grid System	00:20:00
Unit 4- Designing of ON Grid Solar Energy System
	Module 1- Grid-Tied Solar System	00:03:00
	Module 2- Advantages of Grid-Tied Solar System	00:04:00
	Module 3- Equipment of Grid-Tied Solar System	00:03:00
	Module 4- Example Design of an On Grid System	00:10:00
	Module 5- PV Energy According to Area	00:02:00
Unit 5- Design of PV System Using PVSyst Programme
	Module 1- Design of an Off Grid Solar Energy System Using PVSYST Program	00:28:00
	Module 2- Design Of An On Grid Solar Energy System Using PVSyst Program	00:12:00
	Module 3- Mega PV System Design Using PVSyst Program For Solar Energy	00:29:00
Unit 6- Solar Water Pumping System
	Module 1- Introduction To Water Pumping System And Steps Of Design	00:24:00
	Module 2- Solved Example On Solar Pumping System Design	00:23:00
Unit 7- Protection of PV System
	Module 1- Introduction to Protection Of PV System	00:07:00
	Module 2- Selection of Fuses and Protection of String	00:13:00
	Module 3- Protection of Arrays	00:07:00
	Module 4- Protection of Inverter	00:07:00
	Module 5- Protection of Transformer	00:07:00
	Module 6- Surge Protection Device	00:02:00
	Module 7- Grounding of PV System	00:07:00
	Module 8- Types of BusBars in PV System and Selection of BusBars	00:12:00
Unit 8- Design Using Excel Sheet
	Module 1-Design Of Off Grid PV System Using Excel Sheet	00:26:00
Unit 9- Single Line Diagram of PV System
	Module 1- Single Line Diagram Of PV System And Selection Of Fuses And Breakers	00:45:00
Unit 10- MATLAB and ETAP PV Simulation
	Module 1- Simulation Of PV Cell In MATLAB And Obtaining V-I Characteristics	00:28:00
	Module 2- Get a Complete Grid Connected PV Solar Energy System In MATLAB Simulink	00:25:00
	Module 3- PV System Simulation Using ETAP Lesson	00:24:00

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