SOLAR POWER SYSTEM DESIGN TRAINING MODULE

This training module provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on skills required to design efficient and cost-effective solar power systems. The course will focus on key areas such as load analysis, battery and solar panel sizing, inverter and charge controller selection, creating Bills of Quantities (BOQ), cost-saving analysis, and designing schematic and single-line diagrams for solar installations.

Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Perform load calculations and analyze energy requirements for solar systems.
• Accurately size batteries, solar panels, inverters, and charge controllers.
• Create detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for solar power projects.
• Conduct cost-saving and return-on-investment (ROI) analysis for solar systems.
• Develop professional solar system schematic and single-line diagrams.
• Understand and comply with relevant international standards for solar installations.

Target Audience

• Electrical Engineers
• Renewable Energy Consultants
• Solar System Technicians
• Facility Managers
• Graduate Engineers

 

Training Duration

20 hours (10 sessions, 2 hours each).

Training Schedule

Session 1: Introduction to Solar Power Systems

• Overview of solar power systems and their applications.
• Types of solar systems: Grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid.
• Key components of a solar system.

Session 2: Load Selection and Energy Assessment

• Understanding load requirements: Critical vs. non-critical loads.
• Performing energy audits and calculating daily energy consumption.
• Case study: Load analysis for a residential/commercial solar system.

Session 3: Battery Sizing

• Battery technologies: Lead-acid, lithium-ion, and others.
• Battery capacity calculation based on load and autonomy requirements.
• Understanding Depth of Discharge (DoD) and cycle life.
• Hands-on exercise: Battery sizing for an off-grid system.

Session 4: Solar Panel Sizing

• Solar panel types and efficiency comparison.
• Calculating solar panel capacity based on load, location, and irradiance.
• Tilt angle and orientation optimization for maximum energy generation.
• Practical exercise: Solar panel sizing for a hybrid system.

Session 5: Inverter Sizing and Selection

• Understanding inverter types: Pure sine wave, modified sine wave, and grid-tied inverters.
• Inverter capacity calculation based on peak load demand.
• Sizing inverters for solar systems with battery backups.

Session 6: Charge Controller Sizing and Selection

• Types of charge controllers: PWM vs. MPPT.
• Charge controller sizing based on solar panel capacity and battery bank.
• Understanding voltage and current ratings.

Session 7: BOQ Development and Cost-Saving Analysis

• Preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for solar system installations.
• Cost estimation and budgeting for solar projects.
• Conducting ROI and cost-saving analysis for solar investments.

Session 8: Solar System Schematics and Single-Line Diagrams (SLD)

• Developing solar power system schematic diagrams.
• Understanding the components in single-line diagrams (SLD).
• Creating professional-grade diagrams using design software.

Session 9: Hands-on Design Project

• Real-world solar design project: From load calculation to BOQ preparation.
• Presentation of individual or group designs for peer and instructor feedback.

Session 10: Installation and Maintenance Best Practices

• Overview of installation guidelines and safety standards.
• Maintenance tips for optimal system performance and longevity.

Training Deliverables

• Comprehensive training materials and design templates.
• Practical exercises based on real-world solar power projects.
• Post-training support for solar system designs and implementations.

Investment

• Package Includes:
  • 20 hours of intensive training.
  • Certification upon completion.
  • Continued post-training support.

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