Solar Pv:Professional Theory, Calculations And Real Examples

Ultimate Theory of Solar PV and Solar Energy with Calculations & Real Examples as per NEC Code and NABCEP Cert Exam

What you'll learn
To Learn complete Academic Level Theory of Solar PV and associated science of Sun, Solar Radiation and Solar Energy
To Learn Theory of working of Solar PV Modules and Systems and solve real problems as per NEC Code
To Carry out Calculations involving PV Voltages, PV Currents, PV Power, System Voltages, System Current, System Power, Battery & Inverter as per NEC Code
To Understand Theory of Basic Designing, Installing and Troubleshooting of the Solar PV Systems and pass NANCEP Associate Exam
To Prepare in Hours from Zero to Perfection and to prepare for the Industry Standard Certification like NABCEP Associate Exam confidently in couple of days
To Learn and develop understanding to a level by solving 70 Questions which shall be sufficient to work as Solar PV Professional
To increase credibility of your knowledge and professional worth in the market
Requirements
No prior knowledge of Solar PV and associated science is required
Even if you have studied or taken up other Solar PV Courses, this Course shall change your professional thinking and approach in dealing with the Solar PV Systems
Knowledge of Basic Understanding of Electricity and Equations shall be advantage
Description
1) This Course is specifically designed to help you learn quickly all the academic theory of Solar Photovoltaic including science of Sun, Solar System, Solar Radiation and Solar Energy, build comprehensive understanding in dealing with the Solar PV Systems on professional grounds, and carry out various Calculations2) This Course shall take your knowledge and understanding to a level which shall be sufficient to work as Solar Professional.3) This Course will cover various topics related to Solar PV and Systems including Sun, Solar System, Solar Radiation and Solar Energy which are necessary to grasp the professional understanding prior to start practically designing and installing of Solar PV Systems. Efforts have been made that all such topics and questions are covered and comprehensive learning takes pace in couple of hours.4) This Course comes with a nominal low price, compared to similar courses available in the market, as promotional collateral from us. Quality of the Course is promised at par with other commercially available Courses worth thousand of US$. You definitely going to Save Hundreds of Bucks.5) Course Contents (TOC)This Course has been divided four three main Sections.SECTION #1: IntroductionSECTION #2: Solar Energy and Radiation1) - The Sun2) - Solar Radiation and Solar Light3) - Extraterrestrial Solar Radiation and Solar Constant4) - Terrestrial Solar Radiation and Air Mass5) - Peak Sun Value and Hours6) - Solar Irradiance and Irradiation7) - Solar Radiation Data and Maps8) - Measuring Solar Radiation9) - Earth Orbit and Rotation10) - Solar Time and Equation of Time11) - Sun Path and Charts12) - Photovoltaic Module Azimuth and Tilt Angles13) - Solar Magnetic Declination and Tilt Angles14) - Power Energy EquationsSECTION #3: Photovoltaic Cells Modules Arrays1) - Atom, Semiconductors and Band-Gap2) - Silicon Element Structure and Doping3) - Photovoltaic Effect and Solar Cell Working Principle4) - Structure Materials and Fabrication5) - IV-Curves of Solar Module6) - Temperature Coefficient and Calculating Voltages7) - Efficiency and Fill Factor8) - Module Series and Parallel Connections9) - Bypass Diodes10) - PV Labels11) - Test Conditions12) - PV International StandardsSECTION #4: Professional Problems Solving and Industry Standard Certification QuestionsThis Section shall prepare you in couple of Hours or Days to take up the challenge of professional problems and solve through calculations. Taking this Section shall be right step to learn and firm your grip on the theory of Solar PV System in your busy schedule. Format of the Course is that theory is explained through 70 No. of Practice Questions. Various topics covered in this Section include:Find and Solve Voltage and Current through CalculationsFind and Solve PV System Output, Sizing and Efficiency through CalculationsSolve problems related to Ohm Law and Cable Voltage DropFind and Solar PV System Design, Calculations and SelectionEarthing & Grounding Systems and faults120/220 AC SchemeSolar Irradiance and Power production by Solar ModulesInverter and TypesSun Path Chart, Air Mass and Standard Test ConditionsAC/DC Power, Supply System and calculationsPV Cables and sizingSafety Practices and OSHASolar PV DiodesIV Curve, Cell Temperature and Characteristics of Solar PV ModuleSolar PV Modules OrientationInter-row spacing, tilt angles and Shading Effect/AnalysisFuse / Disconnect /Circuit breaker RatingsBattery types, Charging/Discharging and sizing calculationsPV system interconnection to Grid and Net MeteringSolar PV Mounting methodologiesSolar PV Testing toolsTrouble shooting in Solar PV systemsCharge ControllerMicro InverterSECTION #5: RESOURCESList of Applicable StandardsNABCEP Associate Hand BookNEC CodeNEC Code 2017: Explanation by Mike HoltTechnical Articles to Understand Solar PVLabeling Standards and Poster for Solar PVField Inspection Guideline

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Introduction

Section 2: SOLAR ENERGY AND RADIATION

Lecture 2 The Sun

Lecture 3 Solar Radiation and Solar Light

Lecture 4 Extraterrestrial Solar Radiation and Solar Constant

Lecture 5 Terrestrial Solar Radiation and Air Mass

Lecture 6 Peak Sun Value and Hours

Lecture 7 Solar Irradiance and Irradiation

Lecture 8 Solar Radiation Data and Maps

Lecture 9 Measuring Solar Radiation

Lecture 10 Earth Orbit and Rotation

Lecture 11 Solar Time and Equation of Time

Lecture 12 Sun Path Charts

Lecture 13 PV Azimuth and Tilt Angles

Lecture 14 Solar and Magnetic Declination

Lecture 15 Power and Energy Equations

Section 3: PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS MODULES ARRAYS

Lecture 16 Atom, Semiconductors and Band-Gap

Lecture 17 Silicon Element Structure and Doping

Lecture 18 Photovoltaic Effect and Solar Cell Working Principle

Lecture 19 Structure, Materials and Fabrication of Solar Cell

Lecture 20 Current-Voltage-Power Curves of Solar PV Modules

Lecture 21 Temperature Coefficient and Calculating Voltages

Lecture 22 Efficiency and Fill Factor

Lecture 23 Module Series and Parallel Connections

Lecture 24 Bypass Diodes

Lecture 25 PV Labels

Lecture 26 Stanadrad Test Conditions

Lecture 27 PV International Standards

Section 4: PROFESSIONAL PROBLEMS SOLVING AND INDUSTRY STANDARD CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS

Lecture 28 Question 1: Color of Earthing Cable

Lecture 29 Question 2: Color Scheme of the 120/220 AC Split Phase

Lecture 30 Question 3: Voltage Drop Calculations given Cable Resistance

Lecture 31 Question 4: Calculating Power from Irradiance and Module specs

Lecture 32 Question 5: Calculating Total Power from Number of PV Modules

Lecture 33 Question 6: Multimode Inverter

Lecture 34 Question 7: Sun Path Chart

Lecture 35 Question 8: Selecting Type of Solar PV System

Lecture 36 Question 9: Finding True Combination of PV Modules

Lecture 37 Question 10: Type of Grounding System

Lecture 38 Question 11: Residential Rooftop Mounting Method

Lecture 39 Question 12: Introduction to Inverter

Lecture 40 Question 13: PV Cable

Lecture 41 Question 14: Calculating Voltage and Current at STC

Lecture 42 Question 15: Calculating AC Output of a PV System

Lecture 43 Question 16: Electrical Safety Organization

Lecture 44 Question 17: Transformer

Lecture 45 Question 18: Calculating least number of PV Modules for a System

Lecture 46 Question 19: Units of Irradiance

Lecture 47 Question 20: Grounding Connection

Lecture 48 Question 21: Bypass Diodes

Lecture 49 Question 22: Power Points on IV Characteristic Curve of PV Module

Lecture 50 Question 23: Change in PV Module output due to Albedo Phenomenon

Lecture 51 Question 24: Change in Maximum Voltage

Lecture 52 Question 25: Multiple Orientations of PV Modules

Lecture 53 Question 26: Maximum Fuse Rating of PV Module

Lecture 54 Question 27: AC Systems

Lecture 55 Question 28: Sizing PV System Options for Net Metering

Lecture 56 Question 29: MPPT Voltage of the System having Multiple Strings

Lecture 57 Question 30: Charging Voltage for a Lead Acid Battery

Lecture 58 Question 31: Electricity Basics - Calculating Power

Lecture 59 Question 32: Maintenance of PV Systems in Middle East

Lecture 60 Question 33: Limitation in Supply Side Connection of PV System

Lecture 61 Question 34: Characteristics of Wire leading to more Voltage

Lecture 62 Question 35: Calculating Maximum PV Power from Total Area and Efficiency of PV

Lecture 63 Question 36: Calculating Minimum No. of PV Modules

Lecture 64 Question 37: Maintenance of Sealed Valve Regulated Valve

Lecture 65 Question 38: Ground Faults in Inverters

Lecture 66 Question 39: Calculating Power in Multiple Source Circuits

Lecture 67 Question 40: Approval Authority of Solar PV System to Utility

Lecture 68 Question 41: Calulating Voltage of a Solar Module Cell

Lecture 69 Question 42: Tool to Test Wiring of Solar PV System

Lecture 70 Question 43: Effect of Undersized PV System on Battery

Lecture 71 Question 44: Sizing a Battery given Load in KWatts and Volts

Lecture 72 Question 45: Sizing a Battery given Load connected through a Inverter

Lecture 73 Question 46: Selcting Type of Mounting System

Lecture 74 Question 47: Slope of Ladder according to OSHA

Lecture 75 Question 48: Know a Dangerous Scenerio while working with an Electrical System

Lecture 76 Question 49: Location not permitted to have Disconnect

Lecture 77 Question 50: Most possible hazard while working with PV System

Lecture 78 Question 51: How Current f PV Module increases

Lecture 79 Question 52: Calculating Power Units of a Load

Lecture 80 Question 53: Calculating a Resistance given Watt and Voltage

Lecture 81 Question 54: What is STC Watts ?

Lecture 82 Question 55: What is Air Mass 1.5 ?

Lecture 83 Question 56: Knowing a Direct PV System Application

Lecture 84 Question 57: Calculating System Power at STC given Modules, Area and Efficiency

Lecture 85 Question 58: Finding size of Circuit Breaker for an Interactive Inverter

Lecture 86 Question 59: Important Parameter in the Specification of a Charge Controller

Lecture 87 Question 60: Connecting Micro-Inverters

Lecture 88 Question 61: Various Standards of Solar Cell Temperature, Voltage and Current

Lecture 89 Question 62: Inter-Row Spacing of PV Modules

Lecture 90 Question 63: Magnetic Field produced by a Conductor

Lecture 91 Question 64: Troubleshooting a PV System not producing Power on Summer Day

Lecture 92 Question 65: Mandatory Condition to use Fall Protection (OSHA)

Lecture 93 Question 66: Mandatory requitrement to use Safety Net (OSHA)

Lecture 94 Question 67: Where to use Stairways (OSHA)

Lecture 95 Question 68: Classification of High Voltage Hats (OSHA)

Lecture 96 Question 69: Amount of Current to produce Painful Shock in Human Body (OSHA)

Lecture 97 Question 70: Optimum Tilt Angel during Summer Season for an Off-Grid PV System

Section 5: Additional Resources

Lecture 98 List of Applicable Standards

Lecture 99 NABCEP Associate Hand Book

Lecture 100 NEC Code

Lecture 101 NEC Code 2017: Explanation by Mike Holt

Lecture 102 Technical Articles to Understand Solar PV

Lecture 103 Labeling Standards and Poster for Solar PV

Lecture 104 Field Inspection Guideline

Beginners, Engineers, Technicians or others who are interested to learn sound understanding of Solar PV science and technology,Engineers, Technicians or Professionals who are already in this field, and quickly want to prepare for the Industry Standard Certifications