Course overview
Design Course For Solar Energy Systems
Learn to design photovoltaic (PV) solar energy systems from A to Z (basics, off-grid and on-grid systems, batteries, using software, protection, and simulation). 11 sections, 58 lectures in 11h 43m total length.
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What's included?
This course is designed for anyone who would like to learn about solar energy from A to Z for electrical engineers, solar designers, and all who are interested in working in the solar energy field.
What are you going to learn in this course?
What are you going to learn in this course?
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Construction of the PV(Photovoltaic) cells, the connection of PV cells including series and parallel and when to use each of them, advantages and disadvantages of PV cells
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Shading and tilt angle.
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Sun tracking to get max output power from PV Cells and techniques of MPPT (Maximum power point Tracking)
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Single line diagram of the PV system and selection of fuses and breakers.
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Effect of insolation, temperature and load resistance on power
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Simulation of PV cell in MATLAB and obtaining V-I characteristics.
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Grid-Tied system, its components, advantages, and disadvantages
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Design of Off-grid PV system using an Excel sheet.
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Off-Grid system, its components, advantages, and disadvantages
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Function, types, and datasheet of inverter
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Hybrid Solar system, its components, advantages, and disadvantages
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PWM and MPPT charge controllers
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Different Types of solar cells and their efficiency, junction box and how to wire it
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Solar wires and cables installation process
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Determination of the PV max voltage and power consumption demands
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PV installation, short circuit and open circuit tests using avometer
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Solar PV System design including design of PV modules, inverter, battery, solar charge controller, and MPPT charge controller.
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Principle of operation of the solar water pumping system
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Iron core which is responsible for the magnetic flux action
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Solar pumping system design
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Off-grid system design by using the PVsyst program.
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Protection of PV system, strings, and protection of arrays.
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Difference between 3 busbars and 5 busbars and how to select AC busbar and DC busbar.
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Protection devices for transformer, inverter protection, and surge protection device.
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Grounding of the PV system and solar kit.
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On-grid system design by hand calculations.
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On-grid system design by PVsyst program.
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Off-grid system design an extra example.
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Solar cells, modules, and arrays.
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Parallel and series connection in PV System.
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Effect of temperature and insolation on V-I Curve.
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Construction and types of batteries.
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Charging of lead-acid batteries and hydrometers.
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Maintenance of batteries and methods of charging.
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The cycle of batteries.
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Importance of the charge controller.
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Selection and datasheet of the panel.
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Inverter selection.
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PV energy according to Area.
Course Content
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Basics Of Solar Energy System
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Batteries In PV System
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Components And Design Of Off Grid Solar Energy System
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Designing Of On Grid Solar Energy System
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Design of PV System Using PVSyst Program
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Protection Of PV System
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Design Using Excel Sheet
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Single Line Diagram Of PV System
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MATLAB and ETAP PV Simulation
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Certificate of Completion
11 sections • 58 lectures • 11h 43m total length
Who Is This Course For
- Solar enthusiasts
- Electrical power engineers
- Electrical students
- Anyone who wants to get knowledge about solar system or PV System
- Complete beginners with zero solar experience or knowledge
Requirements
- No prior Knowledge!
- Passion to Learn!
About Ahmed
I am Ahmed Mahdy an electrical power engineer, I have been an instructor for more than 5 years in electrical engineering, I have helped more than 40,000 students from more than 170 countries achieving their career success with my simple and easy courses. In every one of my courses, you'll see that I am always available and always offer you support through each course. I will join your success and help you through any obstacles.
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