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Solar PV Installation: beyond the basics
Rating: 4.2 out of 5(86 ratings)
1,195 students
Last updated 5/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • How to fast track your Solar installation skills.
  • How to conduct a Solar PV system assessment before installation.
  • Master Solar PV System basic design.
  • Functionally test Solar PV System.
  • Do site visits like an expert.

Course content

4 sections26 lectures2h 35m total length
  • How Solar PV Systems work3:51

    Understand how Solar PV works, how to power flows from day to night and during cloudy days.

  • Solar PV key Terminology Part I3:13

    Learn basic terms used in Solar PV Technology

  • Solar PV key Terminology Part II3:24

    Learn basic terms used in Solar PV Technology

  • Solar PV key Terminology Part III5:30

    Learn basic terms used in Solar PV Technology

  • Series and parallel circuits4:32

    An explanation of how series and parallel combination circuit work. How is current and voltage  influenced by these circuits.

  • Solar Technology Basics

Requirements

  • Solar PV installation experience needed. Which can be one or more DIY installations.
  • Have knowledge of Solar Panels, Batteries and Inverters.
  • Basic principles of Electricity - current, voltage and restance.
  • Understand how electrical power is calculated.
  • Willingness to learn new concepts.
  • Introduction to Solar PV Technology course

Description

Hello and welcome.


This is a practical course on how to install a Solar PV System professionally.  This is not a deep theoretical session. But the theory is sufficient to master basic Electrical  principles, do calculations for design purposes. To survive in the Solar Technology space, it is importance to understand and know terminologies used and language spoken.


Have the minimum equipment and instruments to do an Electrical installation. Do a proper preparation for installation, gather information from customer requirements.  Then be ready to do an installation from day 1. Be on the lookout for common mistakes which will cost you dearly in the final product. Perform the installation Electrically safe and adhere to safety rules when executing the work. This will avoid Electrical shocks, injury on duty and damage to customers property.


In the process of installation, be able to perform basic tests like continuity tests, check grid voltage, how to isolate circuits and use multimeter safely. Then also perform  functional testing  of PV system. After installation,  ensure that customers house is restored and all appliances, plugs and switches are working correctly. Further issue an Electrical compliance certificate as per Electrical regulations and legislation (in South Africa).


Also have the ability to best advice the customers of the suitable system  requirements as an installer. As a potential buyer have enough knowledge to make an informed decision to by a Solar PV System.



Who this course is for:

  • New Solar PV installer
  • Part-time DIY Solar PV installer
  • Engineering student