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There has been an incredible demand for solar modules and PV system development since the turn of the 21st century. The solar industry is growing at light speed. Our Photovoltaic System Professional course provides a comprehensive overview of the design of these systems and how to install them. We cover the core elements of PV electricity, system components, PV modules, installation, permitting, inspections, and maintenance. We also discuss the future of solar energy and sustainability and how these things contribute to society.
Prerequisite(s): None
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- List the core elements of photovoltaics and solar energy technology
- Recognize system components, configuration, and battery types
- Identify elements of PV modules, inverters, and permitting
- Describe inspection rules and ways to maintain systems
- Recall the components of mechanical and electrical design and integration
Photovoltaic System Professional Module 1
The Future of Solar Power
- A Brighter Future
- The Future of Solar Power
- From Selenium to Silicon
- State of the Industry
- Blocking the Sun
- Introduction to Innovation
- How Much Solar Does the World Really Need?
Photovoltaic System Professional Module 2
Teaching Old Technology New Tricks
- Chasing Capital
- Off-Grid Solar
- Pay-As-You-Go
- Microgrids, Macro-Impact
- Revolution by Evolution
- From Photons to Electrons
- Alternatives
Photovoltaic System Professional Module 3
Putting it All Together
- Stashing Sunshine
- Liquid Fuels
- Is Bigger Better?
- Global Super Grids
- Energy Storage
- Decarbonization
- Politics and Funding
Photovoltaic System Professional Module 4
Introduction to Solar Energy and Electricity
- Solar Electricity and Solar Heating
- Source of Solar Power
- Fuel Cells
- Making and Saving Money with Solar
- How to Measure Electricity
- Low Current and High Current Systems
- Four Configurations of Solar Power
- Stand-Alone/Off-Grid
- Grid-Tie
Photovoltaic System Professional Module 5
Components of a System and the Design Process
- Solar Panels
- Batteries
- Controller and Inverter
- Design Process
- Scoping the Project
- Producing a Power Analysis
- Improving the Scope
- Calculating Solar Energy
- Solar Panels and Shades
Photovoltaic System Professional Module 6
Surveying, Grid-Tie, and Stand-Alone Systems
- Positioning the Solar Array
- Shading
- Cabling
- Understanding the Components
- Components for Grid-Tie Systems
- Grid-Tie Solar Panels and Inverters
- Components for Stand-Alone Systems
- Mixing and Matching Solar Panels
Photovoltaic System Professional Module 7
Regulations, Installation, and Details
- Installation Regulations
- Standards for Solar Components
- Detailed Designs
- Solar Array Design
- Batteries
- Installing your Components
- Troubleshooting
- Maintaining Your System
Photovoltaic System Professional Module 8
Safety and Electricity Basics
- PV Markets and Applications
- Types of PV Systems
- Grid-Tied
- Off-Grid
- Hybrid PV Systems
- Arcing and Arc Flashes
- Fall Protection
- Power and Energy
- Energy Usage
Photovoltaic System Professional Module 9
Solar Energy and PV Module Fundamentals
- Solar Time
- The Tropics
- Shading
- Solar Panel
- Blocking Diodes
- Temperature and Voltage
- System Components
- Off-Grid Specific System Components
Photovoltaic System Professional Module 10
PV System Sizing, Electrical Design, and Mechanical Design
- Basic System Sizing Factors
- System Losses
- Tilt
- Ampacity
- Ohm’s Law and Voltage Drop
- Performance Analysis
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
