Ultimate Solar Energy Masterclass from Zero to Hero (Udemy.com)
Learn everything about PV solar energy from A to Z for beginners including solar energy basics and PV system design
Created by: Ahmed Mahdy
Produced in 2021
What you will learn
- Understand how PV cells work
- Learn the difference between parallel and series connection of PV cells
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of PV cells
- Understand difference between solar cells,modules and arrays.
- Learn about the different types of solar cells and their efficiency
- Understand the effect of temperature and insolation on Power
- Learn about different methods of charge controllers
- Learn about half cell technology in PV system
- Understand the grid connected system , its components ,advantages and disadvantages
- Understand the off grid system , its components ,advantages and disadvantages
- Learn about the hyprid Solar system , its components ,advantages and disadvantages
- Learn how to determine PV array maximum system voltage
- Understand the junction box
- Learn how to wire the junction box
- Learn how to size your PV system
- Learn how to Determine Power
Quality Score
Overall Score : 86 / 100
Course Description
What are you going to learn in this course?
Construction of the PV(Photovoltaic) cells, the connection of PV cells including series and parallel and when to use each of them, advantages and disadvantages of PV cellsSun tracking to get max output power from PV Cells and techniques of MPPT (Maximum power point Tracking)Effect of insolation, temperature and load resistance on powerGrid-Tied system, its components, advantages, and disadvantagesOff-Grid system, its components, advantages, and disadvantagesHybrid Solar system, its components, advantages, and disadvantagesDifferent Types of solar cells and their efficiency, junction box and how to wire itDetermination of the PV max voltage and power consumption demandsSolar PV System design including design of PV modules, inverter, battery, solar charge controller, and MPPT charge controller.
Protection of PV system, strings, and protection of arrays.
Difference between 3 busbars and 5 busbars and how to select AC busbar and DC busbar.
Protection devices for transformer, inverter protection, and surge protection device.
Grounding of the PV system and solar kit.
On-grid system design by hand calculations.
On-grid system design by PVsyst program.
Off-grid system design an extra example.
Off-grid system design by using the PVsyst program.
Solar cells, modules, and arrays.
Parallel and series connection in PV System.
Effect of temperature and insolation on V-I Curve.
Construction and types of batteries.
Charging of lead-acid batteries and hydrometers.
Maintenance of batteries and methods of charging.
The cycle of batteries.
Importance of the charge controller.
Selection and datasheet of the panel.
Inverter selection.
PV energy according to Area.
Shading and tilt angle.
How to get a free license from Autodesk and activate Autocad?
Starting Autocad and changing background.
Drawing a line in Autocad.
Drawing a rectangle in Autocad.
Drawing a circle in Autocad.
Drawing a polygon in Autocad.
Drawing an arc in Autocad.
Drawing a polyline in Autocad.
Multiple lines using the offset feature.
Adding text to Autocad.
Extending lines in Autocad.
Selection in Autocad.
F-shortcuts in Autocad.
Dimensions in Autocad.
Multi spiral line and MLD in Autocad.
Block and explode commands in Autocad.
Move and scale commands in Autocad.
Rotate, mirror, and fillet commands in Autocad.
Area calculation and adding a layer in Autocad.
Saving your file and autosave feature.
Drawing fluorescent symbol using Autocad.
Autocad classic model and workspace.
Single line diagram of the PV system and selection of fuses and breakers.
Simulation of PV cell in MATLAB and obtaining V-I characteristics.
Design of Off-grid PV system using an Excel sheet.
Function, types, and datasheet of inverterPWM and MPPT charge controllersSolar wires and cables installation processPV installation, short circuit and open circuit tests using avometerPrinciple of operation of the solar water pumping systemSolar pumping system designWho this course is for:
Solar enthusiastsElectrical power engineersElectrical studentsAnyone who wants to get knowledge about solar system or PV SystemComplete beginners with zero solar experience or knowledge
Instructor Details
- 4.3 Rating
189 Reviews
Ahmed Mahdy
I am Ahmed Mahdy an electrical power engineer, I am also an online instructor at more than 3 platforms.
I am also the founder of the "Khadija Academy" website for electrical engineering courses.
I have a YouTube educational engineering channel called" Khadija Academy", I regularly post videos related to electrical engineering.
I am also an author on Amazon Kindle having 6 books about electrical engineering.
In 2018 Udemy awarded me of being from the top 10% most engaging instructors.
I also created Khadija Academy in 2019, my mission is "Learn the fundamentals of electrical engineering branches from absolute beginner to advanced level."
Inevery one of myUdemy courses, you'll see that I am alwaysavailableand always offer yousupport through each course. I will joinyour success and help you through any obstacles.
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