SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC QUALIFICATION (3 – 4 DECEMBER 2014)

WHO IS IT FOR
Technicians and individuals intending to learn how to install, maintain and repair Solar Photovoltaic equipment.

Design engineers.

Architects.

Microgeneration Certification Scheme: participants of this course learn how Solar Panels work and gain a thorough understanding of solar PV systems, this allows them to apply for registration with an MCS provider.

LOCATION
Edinburgh Napier University

WHEN:
3rd – 4th December 2014, at Edinburgh Napier University
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COURSE CONTENT:
Composition of the light.
Photovoltaic effect.
Photovoltaic cells.
Materials.
Daily/ annual energy.
Positioning of the modules.
Photovoltaic Energy.
Photovoltaic Illumination.
Planning and designing a photovoltaic installation.
The electric load.
Costs and evaluation of the economical solutions.
Maintenance and reliability.
Practical solutions.
Typologies and modality of installation.
Integration of the photovoltaic modules in the building structure.
Payback time.
Economical perspectives.
Certificate of Participation provided.
Qualification: Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays

ELECTRICS FOR RENEWABLES (PRACTICAL) TRAINING (5 – 6 DECEMBER 2014)

WHO IS IT FOR
Professionals and individuals with a strong interest in the electrical equipment side of renewable systems, safety instruments and controls.

LOCATION:
Edinburgh Napier University

WHEN
5th – 6th December 2014, at Edinburgh Napier University

COURSE CONTENT
Note: participants will be connecting solar panels/renewable equipment, supervised, in a safe environment.
Electrical Fundamentals
Electrical Safety
Instrumentation
Battery Backup
Inverters
Earthing and Bonding
Cable Termination Skills
Fault Isolation
Safe Isolation Methods
Supply System Overview
Electrical Regulations Overview
Exam
Practical hands-on experience showing the use of test equipment to enhance installation and troubleshooting technique on renewable energy systems.
The practical sessions will include exercises in:
· aligning solar panels
· true power measurement
· use of dummy loads
· inverter testing
· checking meter calibration
· insulation testing

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Understand components and arrangements found in renewable systems.
Recognise the types of instrumentation used in the operation of renewable systems, including sizing, interfacing and using battery backup systems.
Identify the advantages and limitations of inverter types and technologies.
Understand the types of electrical dangers and the need for safety.
Recognise the need for reliable and safe terminations, earthing and bonding regulations.
Understand the concept of safe isolation and fault isolation techniques and equipment.

Certificate of Participation provided.

GALILEO MASTER CERTIFICATE (GMC)

PRICE:
£315 (£378 inc VAT) Course + Certificate of Participation + Exam for Qualification
Part-funding may be available, enquire by email at training@EUenergycentre.org

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Solar Photovoltaic participants can pay an extra £189 (inc VAT) to attend Electrics for Renewables (Practical) which takes place immediately after, on 5 – 6 Dec ’14 (a saving of £285)