Solar Energy Complete Beginner To Advanced A Z

2021 Learn solar energy, from the components to the design of a Solar PV System. Focused on both technical & commercial.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 3.7

- Learn Solar Energy Fundamentals
- Design On Grid Solar Energy Systems.
- Size On Grid Solar Systems and learn about each component of a solar energy system

What you'll learn

Learn Solar Energy Fundamentals

Design On Grid Solar Energy Systems.

Size On Grid Solar Systems and learn about each component of a solar energy system

Solar Energy Systems: begginer to advanced.

On Grid Photovoltaic Solar System.

Solar Energy Fundamentals: solar energy

energy & power

irradiance

units

etc.

Peak Sun Hours

Standard Test Conditions (STC)

I-V Curves

Performance Curves and more.

The Solar Cell: the basic unit of the Solar System. How it works

how it's manufactured

the most popular types and more.

The Phovoltaic Effect: the mechanism used to generate electricity from the sunlight.

Polycrystalline

monocrystalline and thin film cells.

From the solar cell to the solar panel: how it's made

diagrams

how it works

components

and more.

The Solar Panel: The most popular and commercially available solar panels. Pros and Cons.

Solar Panels: curves

the datasheet

the technical parameters

characteristics

construction

junction box

bypass diodes

wiring of the cells inside the solar panels

the effects of shading on the solar panels and more.

Temperature coefficient adjustments on solar panels. Packaging

mechanical characteristics and more.

The On Grid Inverter: the core of the PV system. How it works

the topology

the characteristics

the electrical parameters

the datasheet. how it's wired

the different types of on grid inverters and it's pros and cons

the standards

commercial tips

how to size and select the inverters and more.

Wiring & Conduits: the different types

where to use each one

how to size and select them

pros and cons. Wiring diagrams.

One-Wire diagram of an on grid transformerless inverter.

Protection devices: fuses

SPD's

circuit breakers

RCD's. Characteristics

how they work

how to size and select them and where and when we need them. Wiring diagrams.

The Combiner box

the wiring and components inside the combiner box.

Mounting Structures: the most popular types of structures available in the market. The pros and cons of each type

commercial tips

important parameters to keep in mind

typical parts

models

and more.

From the components to the system: how the PV Solar System works. How it's wired

how to put all the components together to make the PV System.

One-wire Diagram of the PV system

with the protection devices

PV array

on grid inverter

combiner boxes

wiring

conduits

etc.

Sizing and design of the Solar PV System: sizing according to energy needs or budget. Getting the solar irradiance for free. Import data to the excel we developed to calculate the energy generation.

Step by Step sizing a PV Solar System with an example.

Optimizing the PV System: the optimal tilt and orientation

calculating the interrow spacing of the PV array

using the sun chart diagram.

Super Bonus 1: get our excel files to calculate the energy generation

the energy consumption

the energy balance

the savings on the energy bill

import data like the irradiance

maximum and minimum temperature

equivalent black or no-sun days per month to correctly estimate the montlhy generation. Use our excel to estimate very fast the generation per month and the energy balance for different angles of the PV modules.

Temperature corrections using our spreadsheets. Correct sizing and adjustments based on temperature and recommended losses and voltage drops on the wiring.

Sizing the PV array

the On Grid Inverter

the concept of clipping

sizing the wiring and conduits

selecting the protection devices

estimating the generation and energy balance.

Super Bonus 2: excel spreadsheet to calculate the cost of the PV system

the energy consumption

and more.

Financial: how to calculate the payback period

the cost of the PV system. Estimating the savings on the energy bill

commercial tips when selling a PV system.

Financial 2: estimating the payback period the master's way: the NET PRESENT VALUE or NPV method.

Super Bonus 3: excel file to calculate the cashflows

the payback period

the return on investment

the savings

the discount cash flow

and more of your solar energy project.

* Requirements

* Willing to learn.
* Passion for becoming part of the green revolution.

Description

Learn Solar Energy Fundamentals
Design On Grid Solar Energy Systems.
Size On Grid Solar Systems and learn about each component of a solar energy system
Solar Energy Systems: begginer to advanced.
On Grid Photovoltaic Solar System.
Solar Energy Fundamentals: solar energy, energy & power, irradiance, units, etc.
Peak Sun Hours, Standard Test Conditions (STC), I-V Curves, Performance Curves and more.
The Solar Cell: the basic unit of the Solar System. How it works, how it's manufactured, the most popular types and more.
The Phovoltaic Effect: the mechanism used to generate electricity from the sunlight.
Polycrystalline, monocrystalline and thin film cells.
From the solar cell to the solar panel: how it's made, diagrams, how it works, components, and more.
The Solar Panel: The most popular and commercially available solar panels. Pros and Cons.
Solar Panels: curves, the datasheet, the technical parameters, characteristics, construction, junction box, bypass diodes, wiring of the cells inside the solar panels, the effects of shading on the solar panels and more.
Temperature coefficient adjustments on solar panels. Packaging, mechanical characteristics and more.
The On Grid Inverter: the core of the PV system. How it works, the topology, the characteristics, the electrical parameters, the datasheet. how it's wired, the different types of on grid inverters and it's pros and cons, the standards, commercial tips, how to size and select the inverters and more.
Wiring & Conduits: the different types, where to use each one, how to size and select them, pros and cons. Wiring diagrams.
One-Wire diagram of an on grid transformerless inverter.
Protection devices: fuses, SPD's, circuit breakers, RCD's. Characteristics, how they work, how to size and select them and where and when we need them. Wiring diagrams.
The Combiner box, the wiring and components inside the combiner box.
Mounting Structures: the most popular types of structures available in the market. The pros and cons of each type, commercial tips, important parameters to keep in mind, typical parts, models, and more.
From the components to the system: how the PV Solar System works. How it's wired, how to put all the components together to make the PV System.
One-wire Diagram of the PV system, with the protection devices, PV array, on grid inverter, combiner boxes, wiring, conduits, etc.
Sizing and design of the Solar PV System: sizing according to energy needs or budget. Getting the solar irradiance for free. Import data to the excel we developed to calculate the energy generation.
Step by Step sizing a PV Solar System with an example.
Optimizing the PV System: the optimal tilt and orientation, calculating the interrow spacing of the PV array, using the sun chart diagram.
Super Bonus 1: get our excel files to calculate the energy generation, the energy consumption, the energy balance, the savings on the energy bill, import data like the irradiance, maximum and minimum temperature, equivalent black or no-sun days per month to correctly estimate the montlhy generation. Use our excel to estimate very fast the generation per month and the energy balance for different angles of the PV modules.
Temperature corrections using our spreadsheets. Correct sizing and adjustments based on temperature and recommended losses and voltage drops on the wiring.
Sizing the PV array, the On Grid Inverter, the concept of clipping, sizing the wiring and conduits, selecting the protection devices, estimating the generation and energy balance.
Super Bonus 2: excel spreadsheet to calculate the cost of the PV system, the energy consumption, and more.
Financial: how to calculate the payback period, the cost of the PV system. Estimating the savings on the energy bill, commercial tips when selling a PV system.
Financial 2: estimating the payback period the master's way: the NET PRESENT VALUE or NPV method.
Super Bonus 3: excel file to calculate the cashflows, the payback period, the return on investment, the savings, the discount cash flow, and more of your solar energy project.

Course content

11 sections • 126 lectures

Presentation of the Course 3 lectures

Index and how to navigate the Solar Energy Course Preview 02:51

After finishing this video you will know what we are going to learn on this course, how is the course structured and how to navigate the course.

Solar Energy Course - Introduction Preview 00:51

After finishing this video you will know about us and the idea of this course.

Disclaimer Preview 01:47

Solar Energy History and actual context 1 lectures

Brief History, Present day and near future expectactions on Solar Energy Preview 05:10

Solar Energy Fundamentals 8 lectures

Energy & Power Preview 02:23

We'll see the difference between energy and power and how they are measured.

Energy & Power - Examples Preview 02:12

We'll see the concept of power and energy with an example to understand it better.

How does the solar energy reach the earth? Preview 03:18

An overview of how the sunlight reaches the earth.

The Solar Radiation Spectrum Preview 02:51

We'll see how the solar spectrum reaches the earth.

Diffuse and Direct Radiation Preview 03:57

We'll see how diffuse and direct radiation change the irradiance value.

Peak Sun Hours Preview 01:56

We'll see a fast introduction to peak sun hours, later on the course we'll review the concept in more detail.

To resume - Solar Energy Fundamentals Section Preview 01:57

Closing the introduction to fundamentals section.

FUNDAMENTALS QUIZ

The Solar Cell 7 lectures

The Photovoltaic Effect: electricity from the sunlight Preview 03:07

We'll see the mechanism used to generate electricity from the sunlight: the photovoltaic effect.

Why Silicon? Preview 05:13

We'll see why is Silicon used on the solar cells.

What is doping? Preview 02:04

We'll see the concept of doping and what elements are used.

The PN Junction Preview 02:55

We'll see the concept of the PN junction and how it works.

Important facts about solar cells Preview 06:19

We'll see some important facts and characteristics of the solar cells.

To resume - Solar Cell Section Preview 02:00

An overview of what we've seen on this section.

SOLAR CELL SECTION QUIZ

The Solar Panel 45 lectures

Introduction to the Solar Panel Section Preview 00:51

A brief introduction to the solar panel section.

The On Grid Solar System Preview 01:55

A quick overview of an on-grid solar system.

From the Solar Cell to the Solar Panel Preview 02:19

We'll talk about how we go from the solar cell to the solar panel: how the cells are wired together, how many cells per solar panel, etc.

Cell Technologies Preview 01:20

We'll talk about the different cell technologies under development and already developed.

PV Modules Views Preview 02:55

We'll see different views of the solar panel, front-view, back-view, exploded view.

From the Solar Cell to the Solar Array Preview 03:40

You'll learn how we can go from the cell to a solar array that we normally see on the roof.

Solar Cells Technologies: thin film, poly and monocrystalline cells Preview 02:09

We'll talk about the most popular silicon-based cell technologies: thin-film (amorphous), poly and monocrystalline, and their characteristics.

The Polycrystalline Cells Preview 01:49

We'll see in more detail the polycrystalline cells.

The Monocrystalline Cells Preview 01:17

We'll see in more detail the monocrystalline cells.

Mono vs Poly: visual differences Preview 00:35

We'll see how to differentiate the mono and polycrystalline cells.

Electrical Parameters and STC Preview 02:02

An overview of the electrical parameters and the standard test conditions.

Cell Temperature Preview 00:44

Irradiance (STC) Preview 00:33

We'll talk about the value of the irradiance when considering the standard test conditions.

Air Mass or AM (STC) Preview 00:51

We'll talk about air mass and the value considered for the STC.

The Solar Panel Label Preview 02:19

We'll talk about the label behind the solar panels and what we can find there.

Solar Energy Complete Beginner To Advanced A Z

2021 Learn solar energy, from the components to the design of a Solar PV System. Focused on both technical & commercial.

What you'll learn

* Requirements

Description

Course content

Index and how to navigate the Solar Energy Course Preview 02:51

Solar Energy Course - Introduction Preview 00:51

Disclaimer Preview 01:47

Brief History, Present day and near future expectactions on Solar Energy Preview 05:10

Energy & Power Preview 02:23

Energy & Power - Examples Preview 02:12

How does the solar energy reach the earth? Preview 03:18

The Solar Radiation Spectrum Preview 02:51

Diffuse and Direct Radiation Preview 03:57

Peak Sun Hours Preview 01:56

To resume - Solar Energy Fundamentals Section Preview 01:57

FUNDAMENTALS QUIZ

The Photovoltaic Effect: electricity from the sunlight Preview 03:07

Why Silicon? Preview 05:13

What is doping? Preview 02:04

The PN Junction Preview 02:55

Important facts about solar cells Preview 06:19

To resume - Solar Cell Section Preview 02:00

SOLAR CELL SECTION QUIZ

Introduction to the Solar Panel Section Preview 00:51

The On Grid Solar System Preview 01:55

From the Solar Cell to the Solar Panel Preview 02:19

Cell Technologies Preview 01:20

PV Modules Views Preview 02:55

From the Solar Cell to the Solar Array Preview 03:40

Solar Cells Technologies: thin film, poly and monocrystalline cells Preview 02:09

The Polycrystalline Cells Preview 01:49

The Monocrystalline Cells Preview 01:17

Mono vs Poly: visual differences Preview 00:35

Electrical Parameters and STC Preview 02:02

Cell Temperature Preview 00:44

Irradiance (STC) Preview 00:33

Air Mass or AM (STC) Preview 00:51

The Solar Panel Label Preview 02:19

Voltage of a Solar Panel Preview 01:21

Current and Power of the Solar Panel Preview 01:25

Maximum System Voltage of a Solar Panel Preview 01:45

Overcurrent Protection Devices (OCPD) and Certificates of the Solar Panel Preview 01:37

36, 60 and 72 Cells Solar Panels Preview 02:48

60 & 72 Cells Solar Panels Preview 01:35

The Solar Panel Datasheet Preview 01:32

The Warranty Curve Preview 02:51

Mechanical Characteristics and Packaging of the Solar Panel Preview 04:42

Electrical Parameters of Solar Panels Preview 02:15

NOCT Preview 01:59

Temperature Coefficients Preview 02:21

Temperature Coefficients - Example Preview 04:17

I-V Curves of the Solar Panels Preview 00:56

Solar Panels Common Problems Preview 01:09

LID or Light Induced Degradation Preview 00:40

PID or Potential Induced Degradation Preview 02:08

Hot Spots on Solar Panels Preview 02:00

Bypass Diodes on Solar Panels Preview 03:02

Microcracks Preview 01:09

Other Defects on Solar Panels Preview 03:07

Other Types of PV Modules Preview 00:39

Double Glass PV Modules Preview 04:22

Bifacial PV Modules Preview 01:39

Half Cell (HC) PV Modules Preview 03:29

Mono PERC PV Modules Preview 02:50

Self Cleaning PV Modules Preview 01:25

Advantages of Higher Power Output Solar Panels Preview 00:59

To resume - Solar Panels Section Preview 02:35

Solar Panel Section Quiz

Introduction to the inverter section Preview 01:14

Alternating and direct current (AC and DC) Preview 03:34

Grounded PV Systems Preview 02:51

Transformerless Inverters (TL) Preview 02:30

Inside the inverter Preview 04:52

Inverters Classification Preview 06:04

Grid Interaction Preview 04:47

How the inverter looks like Preview 01:00

The inverter's datasheet and performance curves Preview 03:31

The Electrical Parameters of the Inverter Preview 12:31