☀️ Welcome to Introduction to Solar PV Design!

This micro-credential course provides a practical introduction to the fundamental principles and design considerations of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems.

Throughout the course, you will learn how solar energy is converted into electrical energy and how the main components of a Solar PV system are selected, sized, and integrated.

You will explore key topics including:

☀️ Solar Energy Fundamentals
Understand solar radiation, Peak Sun Hours, sun path, solar angles, and the factors affecting solar energy availability.

🔋 Solar PV System Components
Learn about PV modules, inverters, batteries, charge controllers, protection devices, cables, and other essential components.

📊 Load and Energy Assessment
Determine electrical load requirements and estimate the amount of energy that a Solar PV system needs to generate.

📐 PV Array Design and Sizing
Learn how to determine the required PV capacity and configure PV modules based on system voltage, current, and power requirements.

⚡ Inverter and System Matching
Understand how PV arrays are matched with inverters while considering power, voltage, current, and operating limits.

🛡️ System Protection and Safety
Explore basic electrical protection, isolation, earthing, cable selection, and safe Solar PV installation practices.

Throughout the course, you will also work through practical examples, design calculations, learning activities, and assessments that will help you apply the concepts to realistic Solar PV design situations.

No advanced knowledge of Solar PV is required. The course begins with the fundamentals and gradually introduces the steps involved in designing a Solar PV system.

The learning resources are designed so that you can progress through the course at your own pace and revisit the materials whenever needed.

Explore the modules, follow the design process, and take your first step towards designing a Solar PV system! ☀️⚡