Advanced Solar PV Grid Design Course (ASPGD) - English Version

Overview

Course Description

The Advanced Solar PV Grid Design Course (ASPGD) is a comprehensive and practical program designed to equip participants with advanced knowledge and skills for designing efficient solar photovoltaic (PV) grid systems. This course emphasizes real-world applications, covering everything from understanding key components such as solar panels, inverters, and batteries to advanced system sizing, wiring, and grid integration techniques.

Participants will gain expertise in designing robust solar PV grids suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimal performance.

By the end of the course, participants will have a clear understanding of advanced design principles and implementation strategies — empowering them to deliver high-quality solar PV solutions or progress toward specialized solar engineering roles.

Course Objectives

Understand advanced principles of solar PV grid design and operation.
Learn how to size and configure solar PV systems for various load profiles and energy requirements.
Gain practical skills in selecting and integrating solar panels, inverters, charge controllers, and batteries.
Explore advanced wiring, grid-tie configurations, and safety considerations.
Assess system performance and apply optimization techniques for maximum efficiency.

What Trainees Will Gain

Hands-on practical experience (if applicable, specify what kind of practical experience).
Certificate of attendance.
Two free consultations (specify what kind of consultations).
Membership with P.R.E.I (if applicable, explain what P.R.E.I is and its benefits).
Lifetime access to the course for free.
Access to industry professionals for networking and mentorship opportunities.

Note: This course is delivered and recorded in English directly by the instructor

Curriculum

9 Sections
12 Lessons
4 Hours

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Content & Learning Outcomes
1
- 1.1
  Content & Learning Outcomes
Course Introduction
1
- 2.1
  Introduction To Solar PV Grid Design Course
Solar Inverters & Connections
1
- 3.1
  The Grid Connected Inverter
Net Metering
1
- 4.1
  Net Metering
Feed In Tariff
1
- 5.1
  Feed In Tariff
Types of Grid Connected Solar PV Systems
1
- 6.1
  The Types of Grid Connected Solar Systems
Design of Grid Connected Solar PV Systems
1
- 7.1
  Design of Grid Connected Solar PV Systems
Design Solar System by PVSOL Software
4
Installation Of Grid Connected Solar PV System
1
- 9.1
  Installation of the System

Instructor

Awangum

Awangum Noel Nkwa is an Electrical and Electronics Engineer, who holds Master of Engineering and Master of Science degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He is passionate about developing engineering solutions to societal challenges, with a strong focus on Renewable Energy. With five years experience in the renewable energy sector, he specializes in the design and installation of, solar PV systems, wind energy systems, hydro energy systems, and biogas systems, with advanced expertise in design software such as HOMER, PVsyst, PVsol, and RETScreen Expert. He is also a Renewable Energy Researcher, leveraging Artificial Intelligence.