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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

With the Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems program, candidates will learn about the process of turning solar cells into full modules and applying these modules to PV systems. The curriculum covers the design of different photovoltaic system types, such as residential-scale systems (on-grid and off-grid) and utility-scale solar farms.

The Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems certification course will help candidates learn about the functions and operations of different components involved in PV systems, including batteries, inverters, DC-DC converters, and how they interact with the grid and the modules. They will then know how to work with these components and incorporate them while designing, planning, and installing real PV systems.

After completing the Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems training, candidates will better understand a PV system’s performance under different solar energy applications. They will also know how to estimate the energy yield for the system that their client is looking to install.

This course is a part of TU Delft’s Solar Energy Engineering MicroMasters program, which covers all relevant aspects of photovoltaic energy conversion, systems, and technologies. There are two modes for the learners to join the programme, namely, verified and free audit. In the former mode, the learner will have a certificate of completion and unlimited access to the programme. In the latter mode, the candidates will get access only for a limited period.

The Highlights

Part of the Solar Energy Engineering MicroMasters programme
Completion certificate available for purchase
Delft University of Technology programme
Video lectures with English transcripts
Advanced Engineering programme
Self-paced course
10-11 hours/week
Scheduled course
11-week course

Programme Offerings

11-week course
Delft University of Technology programme
Advanced Engineering programme
course certificate
Video lectures with English transcripts
10-11 hours/week
Instructor-led learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 20620	yes	Delft University of Technology

Access to video lectures, discussion forums, and some practice exercises is free.
To access all exercises and graded exams and receive the completion certificate, learners will have to pay a certification fee.

Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems fee structure:

Training Option	Fees in INR
Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems (audit only)	NA.
Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems (with certificate)	₹20,620

Eligibility Criteria

To apply to the Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems program, learners should either have a bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering and/or completed the PV1x and PV2x programs successfully.

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

By the end of the 11-week Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems training by edX, learners should know the following:

Components of a PV system: Inverters, PV modules, Batteries, DC-DC converters, Cables, and Charge controllers
How solar irradiance and the sun’s position affect PV module performance
The economics of PV systems and their impact on the grid

Admission Details

Step 1: You can either go to the edX website and perform a search for the Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems course by edX, or click on the link given below to go directly to the course webpage. https://www.edx.org/course/solar-energy-photovoltaic-pv-systems

Step 2: To register, click on the ‘Enrol’ button.

Step 3: Tap on the ‘Sign in’ button if you already have an edX learning account. If not, enter your details to create a new edX account. You can alternatively log in with your existing Apple/Facebook/Microsoft/Google account for registration.

Step 4: Stick to the on-screen instructions till you receive a message confirming your admission to the course.

Application Details

Application forms are not a part of the admission process. You can apply to the Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems certification course by signing in to your edX account. You can create a learning account either by entering your details or log in using any of these accounts Apple/Facebook/Microsoft/Google.

The Syllabus

Welcome to PV3x
MicroMasters Community
Introduce yourself
Pre-survey
Webinars
DelftX Solar Energy Community
Useful resources

Part 1: Introduction
1.1 Introduction to Photovoltaics
System Design Assignment 1

Part 2: Location Issues
2.1 Introduction to Location Issues
2.2 Sun Movement
2.3 Tilt Angle
2.4 Landscape Survey
2.5 Advanced Irradiance Modelling
System Design Assignment 2

Part 3: PV Modules
3.1 PV Module Design
3.2 Interconnection Techniques
3.3 Electrical Properties
System Design Assignment 3

Exam 1

4.1 Temperature Effects
4.2 Mounting Issues
4.3 Reliability and I-V Tests
System Design Assignment 4

Part 4: Balance of System Components
5.1 Maximum Power Point Tracking
5.2 Cables and Batteries

6.1 DC-DC Converters
6.2 Inverter Concepts and Topologies
6.3 Inverter Grounding and Efficiency
System Design Assignment 5

Exam 2

Part 5: System Design and Integration
7.1 Introduction to System Design
7.2 Simple System Design
7.3 Complex System Design
7.4 Grid Connect System Design
7.5 Stand Alone System Design
System Design Assignment 6

8.1 Grid Integration Issues
8.2 Financial Aspects of PV

Exam 3

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Delft University of Technology Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can I participate in discussion forums if I am auditing the course?

You can participate in some discussion forums even if you are only auditing.

2: Do I have to pay for access to practice exercises?

A limited number of practice exercises are available to learners who are auditing the course for free. But to access graded exams and all practice exercises, you will have to pay the certification fee.

3: Do I need a bachelor’s degree for this course?

If you do not have a bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering, you must complete the PV1x and PV2x programs, or otherwise learn the content of these courses, to apply to this course.

4: Is the completion certificate awarded to everyone who applies for this course?

No. The completion certificate is awarded only to those who pay the certification fee and meet the certification criteria.

5: Will the certificate be instructor-signed?

Yes, the completion certificate carries the program instructors’ signatures, along with Delft University of Technology's logo.