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Off-Grid, Hybrid & Mini-Grid Solar PV Systems

Overview of the Course

This training covers solar PV market trends, project development phases, and quality systems, along with detailed technical understanding of PV technologies, system types, solar radiation, inverters, and balance of system components. It includes mounting structures, site assessment, system losses and yield calculations, battery storage, and design of off-grid, hybrid, mini-grid, and solar water pumping systems. The course also addresses installation, commissioning, project economics, and safety practices. 

The training has 15 main topics presented so that trainees learn and practice all aspects of Off-Grid, Hybrid and Mini-Grid Solar PV System. Topics contain of illustrative reading materials, working examples for study, quizzes and exercises. Various types of quizzes and assessment are provided.

Training Outline

01

Overview of Solar Market Growth and Quality Systems

02

Overview of different PV system and applications

03

Photovoltaic (PV) technology

04

Solar radiation overview

05

Inverters and balance of system

06

Mounting systems & foundations

07

Site assessment & planning

08

Losses & system yield calculation

09

Battery storage technology

10

Off-grid PV systems design

11

Hybrid and mini-grid PV systems design

12

Solar water pumping system design

13

Installation and commissioning

14

Project cost and economics

15

Safety of personnel & system

Learning outcomes

Participants will be able to:

  1. 1 Design basic off-grid and hybrid PV systems.
  2. 2 Perform system sizing, yield, and loss calculations.
  3. 3 Select PV modules, inverters, batteries, and BOS components.
  4. 4 Conduct site assessment, installation, and commissioning activities.
  5. 5 Apply electrical safety and project cost evaluation principles.

Training Materials

  • 1 Hard copy of GSES “Off-Grid PV Systems: Design & Installation – International Version” book .
  • 2 Copies of PowerPoint presentations and design tasks.
  • 3 GSES design and energy yield simulation tools.
  • 4 Sample bill of materials (BOM) and financial models.

Certification

GSES develop and deliver solar PV training courses in accordance with international competency standards and accreditation requirements.

On successful completion of the course students receive a certificate of completion or certificate of participation.

Pre-requisites

Participants for this course preferably should have an engineering degree or diploma or a degree in science with understanding of electrical engineering.

Who Should Attend?

  1. PV engineers seeking practical insights.
  2. Industry professionals expanding their technical expertise.
  3. Aspiring solar professionals looking to advance their careers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Students, engineers, working professionals, entrepreneurs, technicians, diploma holders, and anyone interested in solar energy can enrol.
Yes, many GSES India courses are designed for beginners and can be joined without an electrical background. The training starts with fundamental concepts and gradually covers advanced topics to help learners to understand the solar energy.
Internship opportunities, industry exposure, or placement assistance may be provided based on the trainee’s performance and available opportunities. Students can contact the training team after course completion for the latest updates regarding such opportunities.
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