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Solar Energy System Design
Intermediate
Online
5 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2436 | yes | Coursera |
The fees for the course Solar Energy System Design is -
| Head | Amount in INR |
| Certificate Fees | Rs. 2,436 |
The Syllabus
Videos
- Welcome from Dr. Neal Abrams
- The Sun and the Solar Spectrum
- The Sun-Earth Relationship
- The Sun and Atmosphere
- Solar Irradiance
- Finding Solar Insolation
- Using Insolation Data
- Insolation to PV Energy
Reading
- Getting insolation data from NREL
Practice Exercises
- Solar energy
- Sun-atmosphere interactions
- Variation in insolation
- Solar energy from source to panel
Videos
- Electricity and Circuits
- The PV Circuit
- Measuring power in a PV circuit
- PV and Electrical Interactions- Efficiencies from cell to array
- Electrical characteristics in PV arrays- Variations in productivity
Reading
- Bypass diodes vs. blocking diodes
Practice Exercises
- Circuitry Basics
- PV modules and array circuits
- Photovoltaic module and array electrical characteristics
Videos
- PV Sizing and Output
- Orientation and Tilt
- Temperature Dependent Output
- Temperature Dependent Output as a Percent
- Measuring Shading at a Site
- Analyzing Shading and Calculating Insolation
- PV Output Reduction Due to Shading
Readings
- Finding critical temperature data
- Tools for Measuring Shading
Practice exercises
- Module and array conditions
- PV Watts Practice
- Temperature dependent output
- Shading Practice
- Shading calculations using PV Watts
- PV Sizing and output under different conditions
Videos
- Module 4 Introduction
- Residential Site Survey
- Array Sizing and Module Selection
- Inverter Sizing and Selection
- String sizing for the inverter
Practice exercises
- Site surveys and permits
- Module and inverter selection quiz
- Grid tied design Quiz
- Putting it all together
Readings
- Site checklists and Unified Solar Permits
- Putting it all together to design a photovoltaic system
Peer review
- Capstone Project