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Understanding Solar
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(16 ratings)
64 students

Understanding Solar

From Sunlight to Power: Mastering the Fundamentals of Solar Energy
Created byEdward Rae
Last updated 4/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Understanding the Basic Principles of Electricity
  • Understanding the Inner Workings of a Battery
  • Understanding different Types of Batteries
  • Understanding a Battery Charger
  • Understanding an Inverters
  • Designing a Back-up System
  • Understanding a Solar Inverters
  • Understanding a Solar Panel
  • Understanding a Charge Controller
  • Designing a Solar System

Course content

49 sections60 lectures5h 17m total length
  • Introduction2:29

    In the introduction video, you will be guided through a concise overview of how the course works. This engaging video provides a clear explanation of the course structure, learning objectives, and the step-by-step process of navigating through the modules. Get ready to embark on an exciting learning journey as you discover the ins and outs of "Understanding Solar."

Requirements

  • A Basic Understanding of Electricity
  • A Notepad & Pen
  • A Calculator

Description

Calling all Electrical Contractors, Apprentices, and Technical Advisors!

Now, you have the incredible opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of backup systems and solar energy at your own pace. We've carefully crafted a comprehensive training program that breaks down complex concepts into easily digestible "Bite Size" modules, ensuring you stay engaged and avoid monotony.

Once all the modules are completed you will have a clear basic understanding on:

· The inner workings of a battery

· All the relevant battery terminology

· The different types of batteries

· How the different types of batteries work

· Why batteries fail

· How to connect batteries correctly

· How does a battery charger works

· How an inverter works

· The different types of inverters

· How to connect the inverter correctly to the DB

· How to design a back-up system for a client

· How a solar panel work

· The different types of solar panels

· How a charge controller works

· The different types of charge controllers

· Different types of solar inverters

· How to design a solar system

You will also be given the formulas for:

· Calculating the number of batteries to run a load

· Calculating the correct size battery fuse

· Calculating the correct size battery cable

· Calculating the correct size battery charger

· Calculating the correct size back-up system for your client’s specific needs

· Calculating the number of solar panels to charge the batteries properly

· Calculating the correct size charge controller

· Calculating the correct size solar system for your client’s individual needs

Get ready to unlock your potential in the realm of back-up and solar systems!

Who this course is for:

  • Electricians
  • Electrician Apprentice
  • Solar Sales People
  • Solar Installers
  • Property Owners wanting to Understand How Solar Works