Solar Expert

SOLAR EXPERT 4 DAY COURSE

The course is organised in cooperation with leading universities and is aimed at individuals who would like to learn how Solar Photovoltaic systems work and who want to find out about the technical aspects of these systems.

The trainer is a university lecturer with vast practical and theoretical experience in the most commonly used photovoltaic systems and the latest technologies available for commercial and home installations.

Microgeneration Certification Scheme: participants of this course learn how solar panels work and gain a thorough understanding of solar PV systems, this allows them to apply for registration with an MCS provider.

Solar PV course content: 

· Composition of light. Photovoltaic effect

· Photovoltaic cells. Materials. Daily/annual energy. Positioning of the modules. Photovoltaic Energy. Photovoltaic Illumination

· Planning and designing a photovoltaic installation. The electric load

· Costs and evaluation of the economical solutions. Maintenance and reliability

· Practical solutions

· Typologies and modality of installation

· Integration of the photovoltaic modules in the building structure.

· Payback time

· Economical perspectives.

Qualification: Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays

Electrics for Renewables (Practical) course content:

Note: participants will be connecting solar panels/renewable equipment, supervised, in a safe environment.

Electrical Fundamentals 
Electrical Safety 
Instrumentation 
Battery Backup 
Inverters 
Earthing and Bonding 
Cable Termination Skills 
Fault Isolation 
Safe Isolation Methods 
Supply System Overview 
Electrical Regulations Overview
Exam

Practical hands-on experience showing the use of test equipment to enhance installation and troubleshooting technique on renewable energy systems.

The practical sessions will include exercises in:

· aligning solar panels

· true power measurement

· use of dummy loads

· inverter testing

· checking meter calibration

· insulation testing

PRICE:

£567

For more information please visit: http://www.euenergycentre.org/training/257-2014-the-galileo-project-expert-learning-pathways