Helioscope Solar Plant Design: Commercial & Residential

This course is a practical, hands-on guide to designing both commercial and residential scale solar PV systems using Helioscope software. You will learn step-by-step how to set up projects, analyze site data, perform shading analysis, design layouts for flat and metal roofs, and generate professional simulation reports.

From entering site information to creating accurate Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and exporting bankable design documents, this course equips you with the essential technical and design skills required in the solar EPC and consultancy industry.

By the end, you will be able to confidently design small-to-large-scale solar projects that meet professional and industry standards.

Prerequisites

No advanced expertise is required, but the following will help:

• Basic understanding of solar PV systems (panels, inverters, BOS)

• Familiarity with MS Excel for calculations

• General knowledge of roof types and site survey basics

• No prior Helioscope experience is needed – everything is taught from scratch

Who This Course Is For (Audience)

This course is designed for:

• Engineering Students – electrical, mechanical, civil, and renewable energy students looking for industry-ready solar design skills

• Solar Professionals & EPC Engineers – who want to upgrade their design and simulation expertise

• Entrepreneurs & Startups – entering the solar installation and consultancy business

• Faculty Members & Trainers – in renewable energy, looking to enrich their academic and training content

• Energy Enthusiasts – passionate learners who want to understand real-world solar project design

Why Take This Course?

Unlike theoretical solar courses, this training focuses on practical design skills with real software tools used by industry professionals. You will gain:

• Hands-on experience in Helioscope for both commercial and residential projects

• Confidence in performing accurate shading and performance analysis

• Skills to prepare bankable simulation reports and AutoCAD-ready SLDs

• Knowledge applicable to real project execution and consultancy

Key Benefits & Course Takeaways

By completing this course, you will be able to:

• Design commercial-scale solar plants on flat and metal roofs using Helioscope

• Design residential-scale solar PV systems with practical site constraints

• Perform keepout zoning, obstacle mapping, and shading analysis

• Generate and interpret electrical SLD diagrams in AutoCAD

• Create professional-grade simulation reports for clients, consultants, and funding agencies

• Boost your career in solar design, EPC, or consultancy with industry-relevant expertise

This course is your gateway to mastering Helioscope for real-world solar projects, whether you’re working on a residential rooftop or a commercial-scale power plant.

Syllabus Content:

1. Design of Commercial Scale Solar Power Plant in Helioscope

• Entering Site Information and Creating New Project

• Measurement of Site and Installation of Solar Panel on Flat Roof

• Setting Keepouts and Shadow Creating Obstacles

• Measurement of Site and Installation of Solar Panel on Metal Roof

• Installation of Ventilators and Pathway on Metal Roof

• Shading Analysis in Helioscope

• Electrical Data Updation and Generation of SLD

• Reading SLD Diagram in AutoCAD

• Generation of Simulation Report in Helioscope

  
  

2. Design of Residential Scale Solar Power Plant in Helioscope

• Entering Site Information and Creating New Project

• Measurement of Site and Installation of Solar Panel on Flat Roof

• Setting Keepouts and Shadow Creating Obstacles

• Measurement of Site and Installation of Solar Panel on Metal Roof

• Installation of Ventilators and Pathway on Metal Roof

• Shading Analysis in Helioscope

• Electrical Data Updation and Generation of SLD

• Reading SLD Diagram in AutoCAD

• Generation of Simulation Report in Helioscope