GRID Solar Energy Diploma

Course

Online

£ 425 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Learn about the systems and applications of PV systems, and fast track your career in the solar-powered energy sector, with the GRID Solar Energy Diploma. This in-depth training course is designed to provide an introduction to photovoltaics, with step-by-step guidance on how to create your own solar-powered energy system.

You will learn both practical and theoretical aspects to installing off-grid and on-grid solar-energy power systems, including an overview of the different types of solar panels, batteries and inverters. This course also covers the basics of electricity, and the benefits of photovoltaic systems in regard to sustainable living. On course completion, you will have an excellent understanding of solar power generated electricity, solar energy consumption and PV systems.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

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About this course

Gast track your career in the solar energy sector with a formal qualification
Understand the benefits of solar energy systems and how solar energy is generated
Explore the various components, system architectures, and applications for PV systems
Learn how to design and install a grid solar energy-powered system in your home
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how solar energy is measured
Get step-by-step guidance on how to work with SketchUp and Skelion design software
Learn how much solar energy costs to generate and how to calculate your payback period
Gain the expertise to choose the right solar energy panel for your system

This course is ideal for those who are pursuing a career in the solar energy industry and wish to gain the practical knowledge and skills to build their own solar-powered energy system. There are no specific entry requirements for this course, which can be studied full-time or part-time.

On successful completion of this course, learners will have the practical knowledge, skills and qualification to design and install solar-powered energy systems successfully. Related careers in this sector include:

Graduate Energy Specialist
Solar Energy Project Coordinator
Solar PV Engineering Manager

The GRID Solar Energy Diploma is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.

Upon successful completion you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised professional qualification and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hardcopy Certificate for £15.

Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.

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Subjects

  • Installation
  • Solar Energy
  • Design
  • Systems
  • Procedure
  • Learn
  • Mounting
  • Components
  • Explanation
  • Circuit Breaker
  • Solar Panels
  • Mounting Structure

Course programme

COURSE CURRICULUM

Introduction
  • See What You Will learn
  • What is Solar Energy
  • Power & Units
The Components of the System (Detailed Explanation)
  • Solar Panels
  • Inverter
  • Peak Sun Hours and Shading Effect
  • Mounting Structure
  • Circuit Breaker
Design Stage & Installation Procedure
  • Site Survey
  • Design Steps Part 1
  • Design Steps part 2
  • Installation Procedure
Design Softwares
  • SketchUp Tools part 1
  • SketchUp Tools part 2
  • Skelion Plugin For PV Panels Integration
  • Design A system
  • Introduction to PVSYST
  • Design a System with PVSYST
Pricing, Payback Period, Technical and Financial Reports
  • Pricing
  • Payback Period
  • Technical & Finanical Reports

GRID Solar Energy Diploma

£ 425 VAT inc.