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

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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

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Overall Score : 86 / 100

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Course Description

Welcome To Our Course "Ultimate Solar Energy Masterclass from Zero to Hero" This course is designed for anyone who would like to learn about solar energy from A to Z for electrical engineers, solar designers, and all who are interested in working in the solar energy field.
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

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Instructor Details

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.
You'll notice that my courses getmany 5-star ratings & reviews and mystudent satisfaction ratings alsoreflect this.
In the many positive course reviews, my coursesget, most people like theWay I explain everythingand encouraging teaching style that I convey as well ashow Igetright to the point and walkyou, step-by-step through Complex Ideas.
(You'll find my courses below this bio - and all of my courses have at least 10 minutes offree previews available to you, so you can quickly determine thecourses that areright for you)

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Reviews

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189 total reviews

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By Bernard Cooper on 12/20/2020

It was well delivered with illustration. very good and well explained with examples

By Samuel on 12/20/2020

Step by step learning. Amazing details for non professionals. Lots of very useful resources and clear explanation despite difficult accent from the Egyptian teacher

By Kingsley Nweke on 12/20/2020

Clear and concise. Proper delivery. between it all, wished we went through seeing an installation. Or a full 3d animation of the process but loved it still!

By Robert Jones on 12/13/2020

There is a wealth of knowledge in this course. Thank you for your dedication to teaching such an important topic.

By Brett Shepherd on 11/26/2020

Nice, clear information that was easily understood.

By RAJDEEP MALAKAR on 11/26/2020

There was no practical knowledge at all. Only theory, even which was not complete

By Mahtab Aziz on 11/20/2020

Excellent explanation.. Great Job Ahmed.

By Lang Sabally on 11/17/2020

This course is as expected, interesting although at one point the text faded and became ineligible.

By Tony Uche on 11/5/2020

The introductory course is has widened my understanding of the basic knowledge of the PV system.

By Siphelele Mthethwa on 10/27/2020

Good so far

By Kalpesh Sutariya on 10/27/2020

Yes, this course will help me t change my professional carrier path.

By Daniel LaDore on 10/24/2020

some of the language is difficult to understand. good content