
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."
Please download the Formulas for Ohms Law
Understand watt hours as power consumed by multiplying wattage by hours, using a 360W TV in four hours to yield 1440 watt hours, and avoid confusing with watts per hour.
Explore how a solar battery generates electricity by explaining electron flow and atom charges, and show how sulfuric acid, lead, and lead dioxide form a functioning cell.
Understand how a lead-acid battery is built, with separator fleece between thin plates forming cells, and how six cells yield about 12 volts for inverter safety.
Explore how a battery's life cycle depends on depth of discharge, revealing that lower discharge yields more cycles and that technical specs, warranties, and comparison criteria guide battery selection.
Identify acid-based solar batteries by comparing starter and deep cycle types, noting plate thickness and depth of discharge. Choose deep cycle batteries for solar and avoid starter automotive batteries.
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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!