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    This 5-day workshop provides both theoretical and hands-on training in designing and installing solar PV systems. Over the 5 days, participants will learn about electrical basics, photovoltaics, site evaluation, components like inverters, batteries and charge controllers, as well as how to size both off-grid and grid-tied systems. The training includes a day of hands-on installation and wiring of modules, inverters, and batteries. An optional exam on the last day tests comprehension of the material, and participants must pass to receive a certificate.

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    5 Day Workshop Overview

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    This 5-day workshop provides both theoretical and hands-on training in designing and installing solar PV systems. Over the 5 days, participants will learn about electrical basics, photovoltaics, site evaluation, components like inverters, batteries and charge controllers, as well as how to size both off-grid and grid-tied systems. The training includes a day of hands-on installation and wiring of modules, inverters, and batteries. An optional exam on the last day tests comprehension of the material, and participants must pass to receive a certificate.

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    This 5-day workshop provides both theoretical and hands-on training in designing and installing solar PV systems. Over the 5 days, participants will learn about electrical basics, photovoltaics, site evaluation, components like inverters, batteries and charge controllers, as well as how to size both off-grid and grid-tied systems. The training includes a day of hands-on installation and wiring of modules, inverters, and batteries. An optional exam on the last day tests comprehension of the material, and participants must pass to receive a certificate.

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    5 Day Workshop Overview

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    This 5-day workshop provides both theoretical and hands-on training in designing and installing solar PV systems. Over the 5 days, participants will learn about electrical basics, photovoltaics, site evaluation, components like inverters, batteries and charge controllers, as well as how to size both off-grid and grid-tied systems. The training includes a day of hands-on installation and wiring of modules, inverters, and batteries. An optional exam on the last day tests comprehension of the material, and participants must pass to receive a certificate.

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    “Better

     Training,  Brighter  Future”  

    5-­‐Day  Solar  PV  Workshop  

    Description  
    This  workshop  is  designed  to  provide  participants  with  the  theoretical  
    and  technical  knowledge  of  designing  and  installing  both  off-­‐grid  and  
    grid-­‐tie  solar  PV  systems.    There  is  one  day  of  hands-­‐on  training  included  
    in  this  workshop.  
    Day  1      9:00  Am  –  4:30PM  

    Electrical  Basics  

    Voltage,  Current,  Resistance,  Power  &  Energy.  Overview  of  Ohm’s  Law  
    Series  &  Parallel  Connections  
     

    Photovoltaics  

    Photovoltaic  effect,  mono  &  poly-­‐crystalline  &  Amorphous  comparisons.  


    Module  specs,  IV  Curve,  Module  Degradation,  Effects  of  Solar  Radiance  &  
    Temperature    
     
    Solar  Resource  

    Sun-­‐chart,  Solar  Azimuth  &  Altitude,  Zenith,  Solar  Noon,  Solar  Window,  
    Insolation  

     
    Site  Evaluation  

    Why  people  go  solar.  Tools  required  for  site  assessment,  Magnetic  
    Declination,  Solar  Path  Finder  Shading  Analysis,  Site  Efficiency  Report  

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    “Better  Training,  Brighter  Future”  

     
     
    DAY  2    8:30  AM  –  4:30  PM  

    Grid-­‐Tie  Inverters  

    What’s  an  inverter?  Central,  string  and  micro-­‐inverters.  Advantages  of  each.  

    String  Sizing  

    What  is  a  “string”?  How  do  we  properly  size  strings  taking  into  account  
    temperature.  

    Methods  of  Attachments  

    Ballast  mount,  Flush  mount  &  Pole  mounts.    Single  and  Dual  Axis  Trackers  

    BOS  (Balance  of  System)  

    Lightning  Arrestors,  Combiner  Boxes,  Disconnect  switches,  Fuses  &  Breakers,  


    Wire,  System  labels  &  Single  Line  Drawing  

     
    Wire  and  Over-­‐current  Sizing  

    PV  source  circuit  &  output  circuit  wire  sizing.  Over-­‐current  protection.    


    Environmental  effect,  80%  rule,    Voltage  Drop,  De-­‐rating  for  temp  &  conduit  fill.  
     

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    “Better  Training,  Brighter  Future”  

     
    Day  3      8:30  AM  –  4:30  PM    

    Grounding  

    Why  do  we  ground?    What  is  bonding?  Techniques  &  Terminology.      
     
    Shading  Effects  LAB  -­‐  on  Day  3  or  4  weather  permitting.  
     

    Batteries  

    Types  of  batteries,  battery  specification  &  capacity.  Battery  maintenance  and  
    battery  safety.    Battery  banks,  battery  boxes.  
     
     
    Charge  Controllers  

    Function  of  a  charge  controller.    What  is  multi-­‐stage  charging.    Choosing  the  
    proper  size  controller.  What  is  MPPT?    What  is  Equalization.    What  is  Sulfation?  

     
    Off-­‐Grid  Inverters  

    Pure  Sine  &    Modified  Sine  Inverters.    Choosing  the  proper  inverter  &  size.  How  
    can  inverters  charge  batteries?  

    Load  analysis  

    Examples  covering  AC  loads,  DC  loads,  load  runtimes.    Calculating  daily  watt-­‐hrs  
    System  Sizing  looking  at  Days  of  Autonomy,  Depth  of  Discharge,  Battery  Bank  
    Sizing,  Solar  Array  Sizing.    Charge  Controller  &    Inverter  Sizing.  
     
     

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    “Better  Training,  Brighter  Future”  

     
     

    Day  4      8:30  AM  –  4:30  PM  

    Safety  

    Electrical  Safety,  Falling  and  Tripping  Hazards,  Choosing  Proper  P.P.E,  WHMIS  
    over  view,  Working  outdoors.  

    Hands-­‐On  LAB    

    Students  will  install  modules  on  a  mock  roof.    They  will  learn  the  proper  
    techniques  as  well  as  “tricks  of  the  trade”.    Students  will  work  with  micro-­‐
    inverters  for  the  grid-­‐tie  portion  of  the  hands-­‐on  learning  and  also  install  a  roof  
    mounted  combiner  box.  

    Students  will  then  install  an  off-­‐grid  inverter,  combiner  box,  charge  controller,  
    battery  bank  and  wire  up  the  system.  The  instructor  will  commission  the  
    system  being  sure  to  highlight  the  required  steps  and  safety.      

    Day  5    8:30  AM  –  3:30  PM  

    Course  Review  

    Final  Exam  –  3  hours  allowed.    A  small  part  of  the  test  is  closed  book.    The  
    majority  of  the  test  is  open  book.  

    Exam  is  optional  however  no  certificate  will  be  awarded  if  exam  is  not  passed.  
    (A  mark  of  70%  is  a  pass)    

    Please  note  that  97%  of  students  pass  the  exam  getting  over  70%.  

    Homework  is  given  out  each  day.  It  will  be  taken  up  in  class  the  next  morning.    
    The  exam  is  very  similar  to  the  assignments.  

    solarinstitute.ca
     

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