Overview: This training program is designed for individuals interested in becoming experts in renewable energy, specifically in solar inverter power systems. Participants will learn how to design, assemble, and install solar inverter electricity power systems suitable for residential and commercial applications.
What You Will Learn:
- ✔ Install and maintain solar systems
✔ Design hybrid & off-grid solutions
✔ Master inverters, batteries, and charge controllers
✔ Design low voltage and high voltage solar power systems - ✔ Design and setup single phase solar power systems
- ✔ Design and setup 3 Phase Solar Power Systems
- ✔ Become a guru on lithium battery setups
- ✔ Have practical knowledge for starting up a solar manufacturing business.
Training Delivery Mode:
The training will be delivered in two modes namely:
- Online Class
- Physical Class [available for group training]
The training is divided into two parts namely:
Beginner Solar Power System Engineering and
Advanced Solar Power System Engineering.
Class 1:
Beginner Solar Power System Engineering
Course Outline:
Lesson 1: Electricity/Electronics Fundamentals
- Introduction to basic electrical concepts.
- Overview of solar panels: types, voltage, and wattages.
- Overview of batteries: types, voltage, and wattages.
Lesson 2: Working With Batteries - Understanding battery terminals and polarity.
- Techniques for parallel and series connections.
- How to interpret battery level readings.
Lesson 3: Working With Inverters - Types of inverters and their applications.
- Step-by-step guide on how to connect inverters.
Lesson 4: Working With Solar Panels - Types of solar panels and their characteristics.
- Best practices for handling solar panels.
- Instructions on how to connect solar panels.
Lesson 5: Working With Charge Controllers - Types of charge controllers and their functions.
- How to connect charge controllers.
- Reading and interpreting charge controller data.
Lesson 6: Designing and Setting Up Solar Power Systems - Step-by-step design and setup of low-capacity solar power systems.
- Step-by-step design and setup of high-capacity solar power systems.
- Common mistakes to avoid during installation.
Class 2:
Advanced Solar Power Engineering Training
(For participants who have completed the Beginner Class or have prior knowledge)
Lesson 1: Advanced Electricity & Power Systems
- Deep dive into DC vs AC systems in solar engineering.
- Resistance (Ohms)
- Importance in Solar Systems
- Three-phase vs single-phase power in solar installations.
Lesson 2: Battery Storage & Energy Management - Advanced lithium-ion and LiFePO₄ battery technologies.
- How to setup Battery management systems (BMS):
- Techniques for maximizing battery life and efficiency.
Lesson 3: Hybrid & Off-Grid Solar Systems & Load Calculation - Hybrid solar systems with grid-tie and generator backup.
- How to calculate the load a solar power system can power
- Practical Project: Design and simulation of a high capacity hybrid solar system.
Lesson 4: Hybrid Inverters & Lithium Battery Settings - How to connect high capacity hybrid inverters with high capacity Lithium batteries.
- How to connect high capacity hybrid inverters with solar panels
- Troubleshooting inverter faults and failures.
Lesson 5: Single Phase Versus 3 Phase Solar Power System - Introduction to 3 Phase Electricity.
- Designing a 3 Phase 30KVA Hybrid Solar Power system.
Lesson 6: High Capacity Solar Power System Design - Advanced load profiling and demand forecasting.
- Designing a 10KVA Hybrid Solar power system.
- Designing a 10KVA Non-Hybrid Solar power system.
- Designing a 20KVA Hybrid Solar Power system.
- Designing a 3 Phase 30KVA Hybrid Solar Power system.
- Designing a 50KVA Hybrid Solar Power system.
- Designing a 100 – 200KVA Off-grid solar systems for rural electrification.
Lesson 7: Maintenance, Safety & Risk Management - Predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
- Troubleshooting electrical faults and energy losses.
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- How to prevent downtime in a high capacity solar power project.
Lesson 8: Designing a Solar Power Car Park. - Factors to consider when designing a solar car park.
Interactive Learning:
- Access to an online training platform for interaction with fellow students.
- Q&A sessions with the lecturer to clarify doubts and enhance understanding.
Training Duration & Fees
N 300,000 for Beginner Solar Power System Engineering Class [Duration: 2 Weeks]
N 500,000 for Advanced Solar Power System Engineering Class [Duration: 2 Weeks]
NOTE:
Certificates will be issued to participants.
Our certifications are internationally recognized.
Job opportunities also available for participants.