Chapters
Basics of Photovoltaic Systems
- Segment 1 – World Energy Scenario - Learning Objectives
- Segment 1- Topic 1 - World Energy Scenario
- Segment 1- Topic 2 - Sources of Energy
- Segment 1- Topic 3 - Why is Solar Energy gaining popularity?
- Segment 1- Topic 4 - Milestones in the field of Solar Energy
- Segment 1- Topic 5 - Current status of global Renewable Energy
- Segment 1- World Energy Scenario - Recap
- Test - Segment 1 - World Energy Scenario
- Segment 2 - Solar Energy Basics - Learning Objectives
- Segment 2- Topic 1 - The Sun and Copernican Heliocentrism
- Segment 2 - Topic 2 - Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion
- Segment 2 - Topic 3 - Rotation and Revolution
- Segment 2 - Topic 4 - Earth Declination Angle
- Segment 2 - Topic 5 - How is Solar Energy Created?
- Segment 2 - Topic 6 - Solar Radiation Spectrum
- Segment 2 - Topic 7 - Radiation in Space
- Segment 2 - Topic 8 - Earth's Energy Budget
- Segment 2 - Solar Energy Basics - Recap
- Test - Segment 2 - Solar Energy Basics
- Segment 3 - Radiation Study - Learning Objectives
- Segment 3 - Topic 1- Types of Solar Radiation
- Segment 3 - Topic 2 - Depletion of Solar Radiation
- Segment 3 - Topic 3 - Albedo
- Segment 3 - Topic 4 - Instruments for measuring Radiation and Meteorological Parameters
- Segment 3 - Topic 5 - Solar Radiation Measuring Station
- Segment 3 - Radiation Study - Recap
- Test - Segment 3 - Radiation Study
- Segment 4 - Basic Earth Sun Angles - Learning Objectives
- Segment 4 - Topic 1 - Basic of Sun Direction and Angle
- Segment 4 - Topic 2 - Solar Azimuth Angle
- Segment 4 - Topic 3 - Air Mass
- Segment 4 - Topic 4 - Equation of Time
- Segment 4 - Topic 5 - Radiation at Earth Surface
- Segment 4 - Basic Earth Sun Angles - Recap
- Test - Segment 4 - Basic Earth Sun Angles
Basics of Electromagnetic Spectrums & Shadow Analysis
- Segment 1 - Shadow Effects and Hot Spot Effects - Learning Objectives
- Segment 1 - Topic 1 - Shadow Effect
- Segment 1 - Topic 2 - Effect of Shading
- Segment 1 - Topic 3 - Hot Spot Heating
- Segment 1 - Shadow Effects and Hot Spot Effects - Recap
- Test - Segment 1 - Shadow Effects and Hot Spot Effects
- Segment 2 - Sun Path Diagram - Learning Objectives
- Segment 2 - Topic 1 - Panel, Tilt Angle and Orientation
- Segment 2 - Topic 2 - Latitude and Longitude
- Segment 2 - Topic 3 - True South vs Magnetic South
- Segment 2 - Topic 4 - Sun Path Chart
- Segment 2 - Topic 5 - Sol Metric Sun Eye Instrument
- Segment 2 - Topic 6 - Sun Path Finder
- Segment 2 - Sun Path Diagram - Recap
- Test - Segment 2 - Sun Path Diagram
- Segment 3 - The Physics Of Photovoltaic Power Generation - Learning Objectives
- Segment 3 - Topic 1 - Conductors, Semi Conductors And Insulators
- Segment 3 - Topic 2 - Semiconductors
- Segment 3 - Topic 3 - Band Gap
- Segment 3 - Topic 4 - Why Silicon?
- Segment 3 - Topic 5 - Doping and Periodic Table
- Segment 3 - Topic 6 - Donors P-Type and N-Type Material
- Segment 3 - Topic 7 - Mechanism Of Generation
- Segment 3 - The Physics Of Photovoltaic Power Generation - Recap
- Test - Segment 3 - The Physics Of Photovoltaic Power Generation
- Segment 4 - How The Photovoltaic Cell Works - Learning Objectives
- Segment 4 - Topic 1 - Solar Cell Structure and Generation of Current
- Segment 4 - Topic 2 - Open Circuit Voltage, Short Circuit Current and Fill Factor
- Segment 4 - Topic 3 - Efficiency of The Solar Cell
- Segment 4 - Topic 4 - Tandem Solar Cell
- Segment 4 - Topic 5 - Parasitic Resistance
- Segment 4 - Topic 6 - Effects
- Segment 4 - Topic 7 - Optical and Recombination Loss
- Segment 4 - How The Photovoltaic Cell Works - Recap
- Test - Segment 4 - How The Photovoltaic Cell Works
- Segment 5 - Basics of Electricals - Learning Objectives
- Segment 5 - Topic 1 - Electricity
- Segment 5 - Topic 2 - How Do We Get Electricity
- Segment 5 - Topic 3 - Ohm’s Law
- Segment 5 - Topic 4 - Resistors
- Segment 5 - Topic 5 - Series And Parallel Circuits
- Segment 5 - Basics of Electricals - Recap
- Test - Segment 5 - Basics of Electricals
Design of Solar Power Systems
- Segment 1 - Grid Tied PV Systems - Learning Objectives
- Segment 1 - Topic 1 - Typical Grid Tied System
- Segment 1 - Topic 2 - Design Criteria and Preparation of Quotation
- Segment 1 - Topic 3 - Conditions Affecting The Solar PV Output
- Segment 1 - Topic 4 - Derating Output Of The Module
- Segment 1 - Topic 5 - DC Array Output and System Losses
- Segment 1 - Topic 6 - Energy/Power Loss
- Segment 1 - Topic 7 - Inverter Efficiency and AC System Losses
- Segment 1 - Topic 8 - Energy Yield
- Segment 1 - Topic 9 - Inverter Selection
- Segment 1 - Topic 10 - Matching Array Voltage To The Maximum and Minimum Inverter Operating Voltages
- Segment 1 - Grid Tied PV Systems - Recap
- Test - Segment 1 - Grid Tied PV Systems
- Segment 2 - Net Metering - Learning Objectives
- Segment 2 - Topic 1 - What Is Net Metering?
- Segment 2 - Topic 2 - Advantages Of Net Metering
- Segment 2 - Topic 3 - Technical Feasibility
- Segment 2 - Topic 4 - How Netmeter Works?
- Segment 2 - Net Metering - Recap
- Test - Segment 2 - Net Metering
- Segment 3 - Designing Of Off-Grid(Standalone) PV System - Learning Objectives
- Segment 3 - Topic 1 - Off-Grid PV Systems
- Segment 3 - Topic 2 - Design Considerations
- Segment 3 - Topic 3 - Load Assesment
- Segment 3 - Topic 4 - Sizing of Inverter, Battery and PV Module
- Segment 3 - Topic 5 - Energy Yield
- Segment 3 - Designing Of Off-Grid(Standalone) PV System - Recap
- Test - Segment 3 - Designing Of Off-Grid(Standalone) PV System
- Segment 4 - Inverters - Learning Objectives
- Segment 4 - Topic 1 - Classification of Inverters
- Segment 4 - Topic 2 - Categories of Grid–Tied Inverters
- Segment 4 - Topic 3 - Other Issues in Solar Inverter
- Segment 4 - Inverters - Recap
- Test - Segment 4 - Inverters
- Segment 5 - Mounting Structures - Learning Objectives
- Segment 5 - Topic 1 - Introduction to Mounting Structures
- Segment 5 - Topic 2 - Basic Mounting Options
- Segment 5 - Topic 3 - Types of Roof
- Segment 5 - Topic 4 - Types of Mounting
- Segment 5 - Topic 5 - Types of PV Tracking System
- Segment 5 - Mounting Structures - Recap
- Test - Segment 5 - Mounting Structures
- Segment 6 - System Wiring And Protection - Learning Objectives
- Segment 6 - Topic 1 - Cables & Conduits
- Segment 6 - Topic 2 - Types of Cables
- Segment 6 - Topic 3 - Insulating Material
- Segment 6 - Topic 4 - Types of Wiring System
- Segment 6 - Topic 5 - Voltage Drop
- Segment 6 - Topic 6 - Junction Box and Cable Lugs
- Segment 6 - System Wiring And Protection - Recap
- Test - Segment 6 - System Wiring And Protection
Earthing (Grounding)
- Earthing (Grounding) Learning Objectives
- Topic 1 - Earthing (Grounding) Introduction
- Topic 2 - What is Earthing?
- Topic 3 - Electric Shock
- Topic 4 - Short Circuit
- Topic 5 - Equipment Earthing
- Topic 6 - Permissible Value of Earth Resistance
- Topic 7 - Factors Affecting on Earth Resistivity
- Topic 8 - Location of Earth Pit
- Topic 9 - Methods of Earthing
- Topic 10 - Earthing Calculation
- Topic 11 - Calculation as Per IS 3040
- Topic 12 - Strip or Wire Earthing
- Topic 13 - Maintenance Free Earthing
- Topic 14 - Measurement of Earth Resistance
- Topic 15 - Method for Construction of Earthing Pit
- Topic 16 - Maximum Allowable Earth Resistance
- Topic 17 - Bonding
- Earthing (Grounding) - Recap
- Test - Earthing (Grounding)
Civil Construction & Lightning Protection
- Civil Construction & Lightning Protection Learning Objectives
- Topic 1 - Introduction to Civil Construction & Lightning Protection
- Topic 2 - Process of Civil Construction Activities
- Topic 3 - Know Your Environment
- Topic 4 - Introduction to Foundations
- Topic 5 - Lightning Protection System
- Topic 6 - Lightning Rod
- Civil Construction & Lightning Protection - Recap
- Test - Civil Construction & Lightning Protection
Testing & Commissioning of Solar Power Plants
- Testing & Commissioning Of Solar Power Plants Learning Objectives
- Topic 1 - Introduction
- Topic 2 - Safety in Commissioning
- Topic 3 - Commissioning Process
- Topic 4 - IEC 62446
- Topic 5 - Intro to Clause 4 & Clause 5
- Topic 6 - System Data
- Topic 7 - System Wiring Diagram
- Topic 8 - Datasheets
- Topic 9 - Testing
- Topic 10 - Voc and Isc Measurements on PV Systems
- Topic 11 - Short Circuit Current Measurement
- Topic 12 - Polarity and Continuity Test
- Topic 13 - Anti Islanding Protection
- Topic 14 - Auto Disconnect Timing Test
- Topic 15 - Reconnection Timing Test
- Topic 16 - Shutdown Procedure
- Topic 17 - Signage
- Testing & Commissioning Of Solar Power Plants - Recap
- Test - Testing & Commissioning Of Solar Power Plants
Operation & Maintenance
- Operation & Maintenance Learning Objectives
- Topic 1 - Maintaining Solar Power Generation System
- Topic 2 - Types of Maintenance
- Topic 3 - Solar Panel Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Topic 4 - General Inspections
- Topic 5 - Stand-Alone System Maintenance
- Topic 6 - Conduit & Cable Inspection
- Topic 7 - Inverter Maintanence and Troubleshooting
- Topic 8 - Charge Controller
- Topic 9 - Using Infrared Thermometers & Cameras
- Topic 10 - What is Multimeter?
- Topic 11 - Examples of Modules Failures
- Operation & Maintenance Learning - Recap
- Test - Operation & Maintenance Learning
Personal Protective Equipment
- Personal Protective Equipment Learning Objectives
- Topic 1 - Osha Safety Standards
- Topic 2 - Protecting Employees from Workplace Hazards and Employer‘s Responsibilities
- Topic 3 - PPE
- Topic 4 - Eye Protection
- Topic 5 - Elimination Or Control Of Hazards
- Topic 6 - First Aid for Eye Injuries
- Topic 7 - Head Protection
- Topic 8 - Hand Protection
- Topic 9 - Foot Protection
- Topic 10 - The Harness
- Personal Protective Equipment - Recap
- Test - Personal Protective Equipment
Tests