This course provides an operational understanding of standards, unique purposes of different solar power systems and the basis for requirements comprising both design as well as selection aspects. It grants a foundation of knowledge necessary for those Responsible for assuring the electrical and mechanical integrity of existing PV systems, as well as for those responsible to design and construct themes of new solar power systems.

Upon the successful completion of this course, the participant will gain an understanding of the physical phenomena which affect the design of systems and methods by which these phenomena can be analyzed as well as the additional requirements which need to be considered in formal specifications to ensure adequate and proper installations.

 In brief, the course furnishes a confidence to plan, design, install and maintain a solar PV system and takes into consideration the majority of systems investigating different system configurations, components and operating characteristics. The course targets the aspects which are particular to solar PV systems giving operatives the buoyancy to select install and maintain systems.

Professional Impact

The participants will:

• Get enough information about solar power theory and systems
• Define different solar system components
• Evaluate different components performance
• Calculate and design solar systems
• Implement solar systems in various applications
• Perform Solar systems maintenance

It will be most beneficial for those who are involved in the design, analysis, installation, maintenance or ownership of Solar PV systems. Engineers, Procurement specialists, electrical power designers, maintenance technicians, electrical installation specialists, quality assurance and manufacturing personnel involved in Power Generation & Distribution Industries will find it a time‐saving means to broaden and update their knowledge. Those who must comply with Code requirements will benefit from the approach presented in this course

This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of the total tuition hours: -

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops & Work Presentations
• 20% Case Studies & Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos, Software & General Discussions

The course instructor may modify the above training methodology before or during the course for technical reasons with no prior notice to participants.

DAY I. Solar systems theory

• The solar resource
• Overview of solar technologies Subtopic
• Photovoltaic basics; cells, modules and arrays
• Module types and construction, energy payback
• Electrical characteristics (practical measurements)
• Effects of all parameters
• Series/parallel connection
• Component ratings

DAY II. Installation and wiring

• Array combiners, AC and DC isolators
• PV module warranties and guarantees Subtopic
• Grid‐connected systems
• Module fixing; on‐roof, roof‐integrated, flat‐roof and façade
• Grid connected inverters characteristics
• Electrical Standards
• Inverter design concepts; central, single and multi‐string and module

DAY III. System design

• Planning and sizing grid‐connected systems; arrays, inverters and cables
• System configurations
• Solar system design
• Solar modules
• Solar module mounting structures & arrays
• Electrical wiring of the solar system and associated components
• Grid‐connected solar systems

DAY IV. Solar accessory devices

• Charge controllers
• Stand‐alone system typology
• Modules for stand‐alone systems
• Battery systems and their characteristics
• Stand‐alone inverters
• Hybrid systems and inverters; AC‐ and DC‐coupled systems

DAY V. Sizing and testing

• Planning and manually sizing stand‐alone systems
• Computerized sizing simulation
• Planning and sizing exercise
• Manufacturers sizing tools
• Earthing and lightning protection
• System testing & commissioning

RECTUS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration