Module #1 Introduction to Solar Power Systems Overview of solar power systems, benefits, and applications
Module #2 Solar Radiation and Availability Understanding solar radiation, peak sun hours, and solar availability
Module #3 Photovoltaic (PV) Cells and Modules Principle of operation, types, and characteristics of PV cells and modules
Module #4 Solar Panel Selection and Sizing Selecting and sizing solar panels for various applications
Module #5 Inverters and Power Conditioning Understanding inverters, power conditioning, and grid tie systems
Module #6 System Design Fundamentals Introduction to system design principles, load analysis, and system sizing
Module #7 System Configuration and Layout Understanding system configuration options, layout considerations, and shading analysis
Module #8 Mounting and Tracking Systems Overview of mounting and tracking systems, including fixed, adjustable, and tracking systems
Module #9 Electrical Safety and Code Compliance Understanding electrical safety, code compliance, and regulations
Module #10 System Monitoring and Maintenance Importance of system monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Module #11 Battery Selection and System Design Understanding battery types, selection, and system design for off-grid and hybrid systems
Module #12 Charge Controllers and Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Understanding charge controllers, MPPT, and their role in system design
Module #13 Grid-Tie Systems and Net Metering Understanding grid-tie systems, net metering, and interconnection agreements
Module #14 Off-Grid and Standalone Systems Designing and installing off-grid and standalone solar power systems
Module #15 System Installation and Commissioning Best practices for system installation, commissioning, and testing
Module #16 System Performance Analysis and Optimization Analyzing and optimizing system performance, including energy yield and efficiency
Module #17 Solar Power System Economics and Finance Understanding the economics and finance of solar power systems, including cost-benefit analysis and incentives
Module #18 Project Development and Permitting Developing and permitting solar power projects, including permitting, inspections, and compliance
Module #19 Case Studies and Real-World Examples Real-world examples and case studies of solar power system design and installation
Module #20 Troubleshooting and Fault Finding Troubleshooting and fault finding techniques for solar power systems
Module #21 Advanced Topics in Solar Power Systems Exploring advanced topics, including energy storage, hybrid systems, and emerging technologies
Module #22 Solar Power System Standards and Best Practices Understanding industry standards, best practices, and certifications for solar power systems
Module #23 Solar Power System Design Software and Tools Using software and tools for solar power system design, including simulation and modeling
Module #24 Workshop:Designing a Solar Power System Hands-on workshop designing a solar power system, including load analysis, system sizing, and layout
Module #25 Workshop:Installing a Solar Power System Hands-on workshop installing a solar power system, including electrical connections and system commissioning
Module #26 Solar Power System Inspection and Testing Inspecting and testing solar power systems, including electrical safety and code compliance
Module #27 Solar Power System Maintenance and Repair Maintaining and repairing solar power systems, including troubleshooting and fault finding
Module #28 Solar Power System Upgrades and Retrofits Upgrading and retrofitting solar power systems, including component replacements and system optimization
Module #29 Solar Power System Integration with Building Architecture Integrating solar power systems with building architecture, including building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Solar Power Systems Design and Installation career
