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PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY COURSE

It is aimed at engineers and technicians who develop or will develop their work in the field of Photovoltaic Energy. This course is a general description of each of the elements that make up a solar farm or a isolated installation from the grid. The course examines the various components of a photovoltaic system, the relationships between different equipment and systems, their operation ways and some basic ideas about its maintenance. The course is also designed for Directors and Executives involved in the management of energy projects that require mastery of technology, the main aspects that condition it and the terminology.

Next edition: REMAINING SCHEDULE Course fee: 495 € + 18% VAT Courses in company: This course can be done anytime at the customer premises. Check prices and conditions by calling 91 126 37 66 or sending an email to info@renovetec.com Distance learning course: This course can be done any time from a distance. Check prices and conditions by calling 91 126 37 66 or sending an email to info@renovetec.com Special condition for unemployed people and recent graduates

COURSE DETAILS

Type of Course: On site classes, based on a presentation developed with the help of programs like
Power Point

Duration:  Between 13 and 16 hours

Course Level:  Basic, previous knowledge is not required 

Material: Colour Book 17 x 24 Paperback  

Practices: Not performed

Course Director: Alex Lupión Romero, Industrial Engineer, from Switzerland. He has worked in the design and construction of connected and isolated solar farms in different countries.

COURSE CONTENT

• Sun’s movement geometry
• Radiation spectrum
• Direct radiation, global radiation and diffuse radiation
• Irradiation and irradiance
• Shadows calculation
• Instruments for measuring solar radiation
• Radiation maps in Spain
• Radiation in the world
• Present and future of PV solar energy

• Photovoltaic effect
• Photovoltaic cells
• Production of photovoltaic cells
• Photovoltaic modules
• Temperature effect
• Operating characteristic curves

• The photovoltaic module: types of modules
• Fixed structure
• Advantages and disadvantages of fixed structure vs mobile structure
• One axis solar tracker
• Two axis solar tracker
• Energy storage
• Charge regulators
• Inverters
• High voltage system: transformers, switching elements and line.
• Control system, measurement and protection

• Issues to consider when choosing a cover
• Structure needed

• Solar cell Cleaning: frequency, type of  water and pressure
• Electrical maintenance
• Phytosanitation treatment
• Staff and resources for a solar farm maintenance
• Cost of maintenance estimation

• Isolated Systems from the grid
• Grid-connected systems

• Solar resource assessment
• Production model: simulation
• Other considerations when choosing location

• Construction phases
• Construction period
• Construction costs
• Common problems during construction

• Regulatory framework
• Feasibility study: income and costs
• Current profitability