Solar Photovoltaic
Learn how to install, maintain and repair solar panels; and the theory behind solar photovoltaic equipment. This course covers entry level theory before building upon this with more advanced content.
Provider
The Renewable Energy Institute, UK(Online)This course is available on the The Renewable Energy Institute website.
Description
This accredited course equips participants with the latest knowledge on how solar photovoltaic systems are designed and installed, and how they are grid-connected or operated as stand-alone in a real-world environment. The course enables participants to work successfully in the renewables and solar energy industry, both locally and internationally. The practical elements are achieved through recorded lessons from the lecturer, exercises, and case studies.
- Solar irradiation and the photovoltaic (PV) effect
- Solar cell efficiencies, losses and characteristic parameters
- Types of solar cell
- How solar cells are formed into panels
- Energy payback and PV electricity costs
- Estimating solar panel performance
- Degradation and maintenance
- Planning and designing a photovoltaic installation.
- Regulations and standards for PV systems, including the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)
- UK grid connection requirements (G98 & G99)
- PV installation according to MCS and the IET Code of Practice
- Balance of System components: inverters and batteries
- Off-grid system design
About The Renewable Energy Institute
Promoting best practices in renewable energy since 1975.
The Renewable Energy Institute is an Accredited Centre and Provider of Renewable Energy Qualifications.
