Course Overview
This comprehensive course on Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPVWPS) equips learners with essential knowledge and practical skills to harness solar energy for efficient water pumping. As solar technology becomes more affordable, its applications extend beyond lighting, offering sustainable solutions for power-intensive tasks, especially in remote areas without access to traditional electricity. Designed for individuals with a background in mathematics, electronics, electrical, or mechanical fields, this course covers everything from the basics of photovoltaic systems to the intricacies of designing, installing, and maintaining solar-powered water pumps, preparing you to make a meaningful impact in the field of renewable energy
What You Will Learn
- Master the principles of solar water pumping systems, enabling you to apply this knowledge effectively as a technician. You'll also develop the ability to interpret and adhere to key technical and performance standards.
- Confidently design, install, troubleshoot, and maintain solar water pumping systems, ensuring safety and efficiency in every project you undertake.
- Evaluate and optimize the performance of existing systems, ensuring they operate at peak efficiency.
- Identify and capitalize on business opportunities within the growing field of solar water pumping, positioning yourself as a knowledgeable and capable technician in this expanding industry.
How to Access the Course Video
Watch the introductory video below to get an overview of what you'll be learning in this course. This video will guide you through the core concepts and the structure of the course.
Welcome to Basics of Solar Photovoltaic Systems Course.
The course is open but not limited to new students interested in solar PV technology, certificate and diploma students in electrical installation, solar energy technicians, installers, project developers, vocational instructors, and solar companies
The course is divided into 11 units:
UNIT 1: Solar energy materials, tools and equipment.
UNIT 2: Solar energy resource analysis.
UNIT 3: DC electricity analysis.
UNIT 4: PV Cell parameters analysis.
UNIT 5: Solar PV system components identification and analysis.
UNIT 6: Batteries connection.
UNIT 7: Solar PV system design.
UNIT 8: Solar PV system installation.
UNIT 9: Solar PV system commissioning.
UNIT 10: Trouble shooting for the solar PV system.
UNIT 11: Maintenance of solar PV system
Objectives
The course unable students to:
Prepare solar energy materials, tools and equipment
Conduct solar energy resource analysis
Conduct DC electricity analysis
Conduct PV Cell parameters analysis
Conduct solar PV system components identification and analysis
Carry out batteries connection
Conduct a solar PV system design
Conduct a solar PV system installation
Carry out a solar PV system commissioning
Conduct trouble shooting for the solar PV system
Conduct maintenance of solar PV system
The course unable students to:
Prepare solar energy materials, tools and equipment
Conduct solar energy resource analysis
Conduct DC electricity analysis
Conduct PV Cell parameters analysis
Conduct solar PV system components identification and analysis
Carry out batteries connection
Conduct a solar PV system design
Conduct a solar PV system installation
Carry out a solar PV system commissioning
Conduct trouble shooting for the solar PV system
Conduct maintenance of solar PV system
This course is the entry point to become a licensed solar technician. Participants’ receive comprehensive know-how for photovoltaics, hands-on training with technical components, designing, and maintaining optimized PV stand-alone systems to apply for a T1 license from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Commission (EPRC).
This course covers the competencies required to design, install, commission and maintain solar PV systems.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this module, the learner should be able to:
1. Prepare solar energy materials, tools and equipment
2. Conduct solar energy resource analysis
3. Conduct DC electricity analysis
4. Conduct PV Cell parameters analysis
5. Conduct solar PV system components identification and analysis
6. Carry out batteries connection
7. Conduct a solar PV system design
8. Conduct a solar PV system installation
9. Carry out a solar PV system commissioning
10. Conduct trouble shooting for the solar PV system
11. Conduct maintenance of solar PV system