Synergy Consultants

Consulting & Training

Renewable Energy

Solar PV Design

Theory

  • Evolution of systems installed over the year
  • Current Main Components in the market – what to consider when selecting
  • What parameters are considered when designing
  • What paraphernal components should be considered for a legal system
  • SABS & Municipal Codes to be considered for compliance
  • Designing Grid Tied Solar PV Systems
  • Designing Off Grid Solar PV Systems
  • Designing Hybrid Solar PV Systems

Practical

Design Software introductions

Course Period

2 days

Who should attend

Electrical Engineering disciplines as well as Technical Electrical Sales teams.

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    Solar PV Training (Basic)

    Course Outline

    Excel is a 2-day instructor led training programme which comprises of both a theoretical and practical component. At the end of each session students will be required to complete a formal summative assessment with a pass mark of 80% in order to move to the next level. Interaction is promoted through continuous dialogue with questions and answers.

    Module Outcomes

    After having attended this course, students should have a clear understanding of the fundamentals of a solar PV system, including various components, brands, and functions of equipment.

    • Have a better understanding of the commercial market in SA.
    • Differentiate or assess differences between what could potentially be good and poor quality equipment.
    • Know how PV technologies differ and identify different technologies
    • Know how storage technologies differ from an application point of view
    • Know how storage technologies differ from a technology point of view
    • Perform calculations relevant to the design of a system i.e. battery cost of energy equation, load calculation, power and energy calc, module string calculation, series and parallel calculation, temp co-efficient calc, volt drop, number of batteries required, nr of modules required.
    • Understand the impact of heat on modules and size a string
    • Know the basic differences in types of systems & applications
    • Different types of inverters
    • Available module technologies
    • Terminating and connecting conductors
    • Determine whether it is viable to go Off-grid or grid tied
    • Combiner boxes, fuses.
    • How to use and where to apply - Power vs energy
    • Standards & electrical regulations applicable to solar PV and storage installations
    • Safety with PV installations
    • Candidates attending are given a PV Installation C.o.C spreadsheet
    • Experience the touch and feel of different components as various samples are made available, to pass around.
    • As an added bonus, we explore market statistics and consider how data can be used to further business development.

    Certification

    At the end of each session students will receive a certificate of attendance that holds 2CPD points and on completion on the summative assessment learners will each receive a test certificate from the Association of Renewable Energy Practitioners.

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