Who Should Attend?

• Electrical and mechanical engineers working in the renewable energy sector.

• Technicians and supervisors involved in solar energy projects.

• Consultants and developers of sustainable energy projects.

• Project managers and individuals interested in solar power generation technologies.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Gain a deep understanding of the operating principles of photovoltaic systems and their main components.

• Design photovoltaic systems in accordance with technical requirements and international standards.

• Develop skills in calculating required power capacity and estimating system efficiency in different environments.

• Acquire the knowledge needed to select appropriate components and ensure their technical integration.

• Enhance the ability to assess the economic and environmental feasibility of solar energy projects.

• Introduction to Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems

  • Overview of renewable energy sources and the role of solar energy

  • The photovoltaic conversion principle and fundamentals of electricity generation from sunlight

  • Types of photovoltaic systems: grid-connected, off-grid, and hybrid systems

• Main Components of Photovoltaic Systems

  • Solar panels, types of photovoltaic cells, and their characteristics

  • Inverters and their role in power conversion

  • Mounting structures, cables, and auxiliary system components

• Solar Radiation Analysis and Environmental Factors

  • Concept and types of solar radiation (direct, diffuse, and global)

  • Impact of temperature, tilt angle, and shading on system performance

  • Use of solar radiation data to determine optimal system location

• Energy Demand Assessment and Preliminary System Design

  • Determining electrical load requirements for target consumers

  • Calculating required system capacity and number of solar panels

  • Selecting the most suitable system type based on usage requirements

• Component Selection and Technical Design Calculations

  • Determining battery capacity and battery types for off-grid systems

  • Calculating cable sizing and voltage drop losses

  • Specification of protection and control devices

• Design of Grid-Connected Systems

  • Technical requirements for interconnection with national power grids

  • Safety standards and power quality requirements for grid-connected systems

  • Regulatory and legal considerations for grid-tied solar projects

• System Performance Analysis and Operational Efficiency

  • Methods for calculating overall photovoltaic system efficiency

  • Analysis of factors affecting performance degradation

  • Use of specialized software tools to assess system energy yield

• Control and Monitoring of Photovoltaic Systems

  • Measurement systems and data logging techniques

  • Remote monitoring technologies and real-time performance tracking

  • Preventive maintenance strategies to enhance system reliability

• Economic Feasibility Analysis of Solar Energy Projects

  • Estimation of capital and operational costs

  • Payback period calculation and return on investment (ROI) analysis

  • Comparison between conventional energy systems and solar energy solutions

• Future Trends in Photovoltaic System Design

  • Recent advancements in solar cell technologies

  • Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)

  • Innovations in energy storage systems and smart load management