Practical On Photovoltaic Solar Power Course

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Basic electricity for photovoltaic power

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.1

- A wholistic view of electrical concepts and electric equipment used in photovoltaics

What you'll learn

A wholistic view of electrical concepts and electric equipment used in photovoltaics

* Requirements

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Description

This practical course will teach you about photovoltaic solar power. You will learn the basics of electricity and how to install photovoltaic solar panels.

By the end of this course you will know how to make the best choices when buying and installing equipment and will know the terminology used in electricity and photovoltaics.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone that wants to learn the concepts and applications of photovoltaic systems
  • Anyone who might know about electrical installations and wants to know more about applications in solar

Course content

13 sections • 40 lectures

Introduction 2 lectures

Introduction Preview 02:07

What you will learn Preview 01:08

Basic Electricity 9 lectures

Basic Electricity: Matter, charge and electricity Preview 05:18

When is there a current flow? Preview 06:13

Current and Voltage Preview 08:02

Batteries, Load and Power Preview 05:15

Ohm's Law Preview 02:42

AC and DC Current Preview 04:40

How does energy reach homes? - Part 1 Preview 06:22

How does energy reach homes? - Part 2 Preview 03:51

How does energy reach homes? - Part 3 Preview 03:38

Types of Solar Systems 3 lectures

Types of Solar Systems Preview 02:02

Off Grid Systems Preview 09:56

Grid-tied Systems Preview 07:34

Selecting Cables 3 lectures

Selecting Cables - Part 1 Preview 04:31

Selecting Cables - Part 2 Preview 06:33

Selecting Cables - Quiz and solution Preview 03:56

Solar Panel Connectors 1 lectures

Solar Panel Connectors Preview 06:44

Units in Solar 3 lectures

Units in Solar - kWh Preview 03:09

Units in Solar - Examples Preview 05:49

Units in Solar - Amperes Preview 10:07

Selecting Solar Panels 4 lectures

Selecting Solar Panels Preview 06:51

Solar Panels in Series and in Parallel Preview 08:03

Solar Panel Selection - Quiz and solution Preview 02:37

Solar Radiation Preview 01:48

Solar Charge Controller 1 lectures

Solar Charge Controller Preview 07:47

Batteries 4 lectures

Battery Concepts Preview 05:46

Battery Capacity Preview 04:30

Batteries: Rough Estimates Preview 07:27

Batteries: Conclusions and Using Controllers Preview 07:57

Inverters 1 lectures

What is the role of the Inverter? Preview 05:34

Consumption 2 lectures

Know your consumption Preview 06:58

Consumption Calculations Preview 07:15

Full System Design 5 lectures

Full System Design Preview 03:10

Full System Design: Example A - Parts 1 and 2 Preview 09:04

Full System Design: Example A - Parts 3 and 4 Preview 12:45

Full System Design: Example B - Parts 1 and 2 Preview 08:27

Full System Design: Example B - Parts 3 and 4 Preview 02:55

Full System Design Using Online Tools 2 lectures

Full System Design Using Online Tools - Part 1 Preview 12:02

Full System Design Using Online Tools - Part 2 Preview 08:49