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UNIVERSAL INSTITUTE OF GRAPHICS AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF VOCATION

CERTIFICATICATE IN SOLAR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTOR: MUBANGIZI FELEX OMAR

B.S.C. Electrical Engineering, Makerere University

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Solar Energy System – Installation course focus on the essentials of solar energy
transformation, solar cells, optical engineering, photo-electrochemical cells, thermoelectric
generators, and distribution systems.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

This course will cover many topics in Solar Energy such as the fundamentals of Solar PV energy,
advantages and disadvantages of a Solar PV system, Grid-Tie vs. Off-Gris PV systems, solar
energy production curve vs household energy demand curve, peak sun hours, power concepts
& units, components of a solar PV system, how a typical PV grid-tie system works, solar
modules, DC/DC converters, junction boxes, DC/AC inverters, solar meter, wiring foundations,
variables for the correct design of a solar PV system, calculate daytime energy needs, roof
performance for solar sizing, and how to save on power bills.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This is an interactive training program and will consist of the following training approaches:

 Lectures

 Practice Questions

 Assignments

COURSE OUTLINE

MODULE 1: PV MODULE FUNDAMENTALS

1. Describe how solar cells transform sunlight into electricity

2. Define PV cells, modules, panels, and arrays

3. Five key electrical output parameters

4. I-V Curve

5. Series and parallel module connections

6. Crystalline silicon cells and thin-film modules

MODULE 2: TYPES OF SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

1. Solar Electric / Photovoltaic Systems


2. Solar Thermal Systems

3. Off-Grid Applications

4. Grid-Tied Applications

MODULE 3: SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

1. Components

2. Mounting Options

3. Grid Interconnectivity

4. Electronic Basics

MODULE 4: SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS

1. Collector Types

2. Distribution Types

3. Storage Types

4. Maintenance

MODULE 5: PV SIZING PRINCIPLES

1. Sizing: Load, battery and inverter

MODULE 6: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

1. Shading Control

2. Cleanliness

3. Batteries

4. Troubleshooting
MODULE 7: PV MARKETS & APPLICATIONS

1. Common types of PV systems

2. Advantages & disadvantages of PV

3. Features and benefits of standalone systems

4. Features and benefits of utility-interactive systems

5. Roles in the PV industry

6. Conservation & energy efficiency with PV

MODULE 8: SAFETY BASICS

1. Safety hazards of PV systems and components

2. Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for installing PV

3. Safe practices and OSHA standards

4. Electrical hazards including shock and arc flash

END

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