Description
Course designed by NABCEP PVIP Certified Processional to help you learn quickly theory of Solar Photovoltaic and Pass NABCEP Exam.
1) This Course shall take your knowledge and understanding to a level which shall be sufficient to start working as Solar Professional.
2) This Course will cover various topics related to Solar PV and Systems including Sun, Solar System, Solar Radiation, Solar Energy, PV Module, PV Systems, Inverters and understanding associated Specifications and Calculations which are necessary prior to start working in the Solar PV Systems. Efforts have been made that all such topics and questions are covered and comprehensive learning takes pace in couple of hours.
3) This Course comes with a nominal low price, compared to similar courses available in the market, as promotional collateral from us. Quality of the Course is promised at par with other commercially available Courses worth thousand of US$. You definitely going to Save Hundreds of Bucks.
Note: If you know the Solar PV and Systems Theory then you can skip first three Sections and straight Jump to Section #4 to Practice the 70 No. of NABCEP Associate Questions
4) Course Contents (TOC)
This Course has been divided into three main Sections.
SECTION #1: Introduction
SECTION #2: Solar Energy and Radiation
2 Solar Radiation, Energy And Earth Rotation
2.1 The Sun
2.2 Solar Radiation And Solar Light
2.3 Extraterrestrial Solar Radiation And Solar Constant
2.3.1 Extraterrestrial Solar Radiation
2.4 Terrestrial Solar Radiation And Air Mass
2.4.1 Atmospheric Effects
2.4.2 Global Radiation
2.4.3 Direct Radiation
2.4.4 Diffuse Radiation
2.4.5 Albedo Radiation
2.4.6 Air Mass
2.5 Peak Sun Value And Hours
2.5.1 Peak Sun Hours
2.6 Solar Irradiance And Irradiation
2.6.1 Solar Irradiance (Solar Power)
2.6.2 Solar Irradiation (Solar Energy)
2.7 Solar Radiation Data And Maps
2.7.1 Global Radiation Maps, Charts And Tables
2.8 Measuring Solar Radiation And Sunlight
2.8.1 Pyranometer
2.8.2 Pyrheliometer
2.8.3 Irradiance Meter
2.8.4 Spectral Power Density And Photon Flux
2.9 Earth Orbit And Rotation
2.9.1 Earth Orbit
2.9.2 Sun Declination
2.10 Solar Time And Equation Of Time Graph
2.10.1 Solar Time
2.10.2 Solar Noon
2.10.3 Local Standard Time
2.11 Sun Path Charts And Solar Window
2.11.1 Sun Path
2.11.2 Sun Zenith, Altitude And Azimuth Angles
2.11.3 Sun Path Charts
2.11.4 Solar Window
2.12 Photovoltaic Module Azimuth And Tilt Angles
2.12.1 Photovoltaic Module Optimal Orientation
2.12.2 Non-Optimal Orientation
2.13 Solar Magnetic Declination And Tilt Angles
2.14 Power And Energy Basic Electrical Equations
SECTION #3: PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS MODULES ARRAYS
3 Photovoltaic Cells, Modules And Arrays
3.1 Atom, Semiconductors And Band Gap
3.1.1 The Atom
3.1.2 Conductor, Insulator And Semiconductor
3.1.3 Band Gap Of Conductor, Insulator And Semiconductor
3.2 Silicon Element Structure And Doping
3.2.1 Pure Silicon
3.2.2 Doping
3.3 Photovoltaic Effect And Solar Cell Working Principle
3.3.1 Photovoltaic Effect
3.3.2 P-N Junction
3.3.3 Working Principle Of Solar Cell
3.4 Structure, Materials And Fabrication Of A Solar Cell And Module
3.4.1 Basic Structure
3.4.2 Materials Of A Solar Cell
3.4.3 Fabrication Of Polycrystalline And Monocrystalline Silicon
3.4.4 Module Assembly
3.5 Current-Voltage-Power Curves Of Solar Pv Modules
3.5.1 Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc)
3.5.2 Short-Circuit Current (Isc)
3.5.3 Maximum Power Point (Pmpp)
3.5.4 Operating Point
3.5.5 Maximum Power Point Tracking (Mppt)
3.5.6 Response To Irradiance
3.6 Temperature Coefficient And Calculating Voltages
3.6.1 Response To Temperature
3.6.2 Standard Test Conditions (Stc)
3.6.3 Calculating Voc
3.6.4 Cell Temperature And Temperature Rise Coefficient
3.7 Efficiency And Fill Factor
3.7.1 Efficiency
3.7.2 Fill Factor
3.8 Module Series And Parallel Connections
3.9 Bypass Diodes
3.10 Pv Module Labels
3.11 Test Conditions
3.11.1 Standard Test Conditions (Stc)
3.11.2 Nominal Operating Conditions (Noc)
3.11.3 Standard Operating Conditions (Soc)
3.12 Pv Module Standards
3.12.1 Iec 61215 Ed 2.0 – Crystalline Silicon Pv Module Design Qualification And Type Approval
3.12.2 Iec61730 Ed. 2 – Pv Module Safety Qualification
3.12.3 Ul1703 – Pv Module Safety Qualification
3.12.4 Iec 61701 – Salt Mist Corrosion Type Test Approval
SECTION #4: NABCEP Practice Test Questions with Theory Explained and Problems Solving
This Section shall prepare you in couple of Hours or Days to take up the challenge of professional problems and solve through calculations. Taking this Section shall be right step to learn and firm your grip on the theory of Solar PV System in your busy schedule. Format of the Course is that theory is explained through 70 No. of Practice Questions. Various topics covered in this Section include:
Find and Solve Voltage and Current through Calculations
Find and Solve PV System Output, Sizing and Efficiency through Calculations
Solve problems related to Ohm Law and Cable Voltage Drop
Find and Solar PV System Design, Calculations and Selection
Earthing & Grounding Systems and faults
120/220 AC Scheme
Solar Irradiance and Power production by Solar Modules
Inverter and Types
Sun Path Chart, Air Mass and Standard Test Conditions
AC/DC Power, Supply System and calculations
PV Cables and sizing
Safety Practices and OSHA
Solar PV Diodes
IV Curve, Cell Temperature and Characteristics of Solar PV Module
Solar PV Modules Orientation
Inter-row spacing, tilt angles and Shading Effect/Analysis
Fuse / Disconnect /Circuit breaker Ratings
Battery types, Charging/Discharging and sizing calculations
PV system interconnection to Grid and Net Metering
Solar PV Mounting methodologies
Solar PV Testing tools
Trouble shooting in Solar PV systems
Charge Controller
Micro Inverter
SECTION #5: RESOURCES
List of Applicable Standards
NABCEP Associate Hand Book
NEC Code
NEC Code 2017: Explanation by Mike Holt
Technical Articles to Understand Solar PV
Labeling Standards and Poster for Solar PV
Field Inspection Guideline
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