This course is generally intended for people who are Engineers, Technicians, Solar Company Staff, Utility Staff, Electricians, Technicians, etc who play dual role of designing the systems and supervising and/or engage in the installation works of the Off-grid PV systems (Including PV/Fuel Generator Hybrids).

These people possess knowledge on design elements as well as the install practices.

This course covers the theory of designing and installing off-grid solar PV systems. Students will learn

• How to undertake an energy assessment;
• The different system configurations from d.c. solar home systems, larger PV systems including inverter and PV/Fuel generators hybrids;
• The difference between d.c. coupled and a.c. coupled systems
• About the different system equipment.
• Sizing of the PV array, batteries, inverter (if installed) and fuel generator (if installed) to meet a specified daily power and energy requirement,
• Cable sizing and voltage drop and sizing the isolation and protection devices correctly.

There is a practical assessment required for Design and Install Course and they will attempt the Design Task Assessment. There is no Final Examination in this course. Otherwise, the written and online assessments for Design only and Design and Install courses are the same.

Successful completion of the online component of the course may deem you eligible for Accreditation (Design and Install) through the Sustainable Energy Industry Association of the Pacific Islands (SEIAPI) (https://www.seiapi.com/seiapi-ppa-accreditation/).

Course Fee: FJD1495

N.B: For Design & Install course, the fee displayed for the online course is only for the online component of the course.  Practical assessments will be a separate fee and are yet to be determined.

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