Solar Bootcamp

• Introduction to solar system and Solar System Installation
• PV Array and its types 
• Mono Crystalline vs poly Crystalline
• Intro to PVSYST software
• PV system major parts
• PV modules (groups of PV cells), which are commonly called PV panels
• Batteries
• Charge regulator or controller for a stand-alone system
• Inverter
• Wiring
• Mounting hardware or a framework.
• Panel mountings and their types
• Rail-based mounting system.
• Ballasted mounting system.
• Anchored mounting system.
• Residential roof.
• Standing-seam mounting system:
• Corrugated roof mounting system.
• Fully-railed system or Shared-rail system.
• Rail-less mounting system.
• Pv system types
• Grid-tied system
• Grid-tied system with battery back-up
• Off-grid system
• Solar system installation considerations
• Load calculations
• Panel size calculations
• Battery types and size calculations
• Charge controller types and selection
• PWM vs MPPT controllers
• Inverter types and selection calculation
• Battery-based Inverter/Charger

The main objective of this course is to teach students to master the basic tools and commands necessary for the creation of professional 2D drawings, by learning the essential functions of the software.

• After the training, the student should be able to:
• Navigate the user interface independently;
• Use the fundamental functions of the software;
• Use precision drawing tools to create plans;
• Modify and import pre-existing elements; – Present projects with detailed layouts; – Prepare documents for printing.

PREREQUISITES:

• Good command of the Windows environment and technical drawing is an asset, but it is not necessary to have knowledge of CAD beforehand.

PEDAGOGY:

• Theoretical contributions with course support supported by numerous practical exercises and an assessment of prior learning at the end of the training.
• This course is suitable for all disciplines including, architecture, interior design, planning, electricity, industrial or mechanical design.
• It is not planned within the framework of this training to extend on the techniques of 3D, lighting, and cameras, however, an approach will be considered if the time allows it and if the students wish it.

• ETAP SoftwareInstallation 
• Introduction to ETAP Software
• How to Create a New Project in ETAP
• How to Load the existing Project
• Introduction to ETAP Database
• ETAP toolbar introduction
• One Line Diagram in ETAP the
• Create your first one-line diagram
• Composite Network in ETAP
• Customize the library for relay breaker and fuse
• Creating a template and importing it to one line diagram
• Load Flow Study Evaluation and Result Analysis
• Run Load Analysis on Single Line Diagram
• Equipment Evaluation
• Voltage Drop Calculations 
• Bus Voltages, Cable voltage Drops
• Bus Under voltage 
• Cable overload 
• Cable Sizing Studies
• Transformer Overload 
• Transformer Sizing
• Alert View in ETAP 
• Critical and Marginal Conditions in ETAP
• Arc Flash and Short Circuit Analysis
• Run Short circuit and Arc Flash Analysis
• Short Circuit Current Evaluation 
• How to Fault a bus 
• Edit Study Case 
• Motor Start Analysis
• Setting up the Motor Rating 
• Motor Start static
• Setting up the Motor Events in Edit Study Case 
• Starting Current and its Plot in ETAP 
• Motor Start Dynamic
• Setting up the Motor Parameters 
• Setting up the Motor Inertia, Load
• Motor Start Dynamic using VFD
• Protective Device Coordination Study
• Breaker Settings
• CT settings        
• Over current relay Settings  
• Sequence of Operation 
• How to generate report on ETAP      
• Introduction to ETAP Level 2 Training 

• Movement of the Sun
• Latitude, longitude Setting
• Sun’s movement as Per Seasons
• Tilt & Azimuth
• Impact and calculation of Tilt & Azimuth
• Understanding Your Client’s Requirements
• Typical project life cycle
• Evaluating Electricity Bills and Lead Engagement
• Use of Irradiance maps and Google maps
• Estimating of plant capacity
• Creating your First Solar Design with Excel
• Using excel calculators
• Calculate the number of modules
• Selection of Inverters
• Selection of modules and inverters
• String Sizing
• Performing a Site Assessment
• Prerequisites of a site visit
• Studying obstructions
• Electrical diagrams
• Creating rough sketches of the site
• Creating rough SLD for site
• Train for unforeseen scenarios
• Overview of PVSyst
• Walk-through of the features and functionality of PVSyst
• Creating a New Site
• Understanding the Design Flow
• Creating a new site
• Steps involved in using the software
• Generation of a Report
• Practical Understanding of All Losses
• Definitions for all losses
• Calculation for all losses
• Application of all losses
• Engineering logic behind thumb rules
• understanding the loss diagram.
• Shading Scene
• Near Shading Analysis
• Creating a 3D shading scene
• Minimizing shadow losses
• Viewing shadow animations over a day
• Shadow Analysis
• Generating analysis report
• Understanding the effects of shading.
• Understanding Sub-Arrays
• Sub-Arrays Report Analysis
• Definition of Sub-arrays
• Designing a Detailed Sub-array system
• Designing a Carport System
• Creating a Carport Design in PVSyst
• Detailed Design with Losses
• 3D Modeling and Shadow Analysis, and Report Generation and Analysis
• Additional Software Features
• Adding new Modules
• Adding new Inverters
• Exporting and Importing Projects
• Compatibility with other Software
• Adding Custom Logos and More
• Practice Case Studies
• Certificate and detail Feedback

• Introduction
• Learning Navigation
• Setting up the Template
• Using the Toolbar
• Access Working Files
• Line Tool
• Rectangle Tool
• Circle Tool
• Polygon Tool
• Arc Tool
• Free Hand Tool
• Navigation in 3D
• Push Tool
• Pull Tool
• Move Tool
• Complex Roof Pitches
• Creating a Mansard Roof
• Creating a Gambrel Roof
• Measurements
• Tracing wall dimensions
• Offset
• Array the Bars
• Creating the Steps
• Building the Slide
• Applying Colour
• Edges and Surfaces
• Inferences
• Inference Challenge
• Blue Axis
• Push/Pull
• Accuracy in SketchUp
• Tape Measure Tool
• Arcs
• Rectangles
• Freehand
• Eraser
• Selection Methods
• Grouping Concepts
• Understanding Components
• Tags (Previously Layers)
• Move Tool
• Copy & Array using Move
• Manipulate Geometry
• What is Auto-fold?
• Creating Doors and Opening
• Creating the second Floor
• Creating Additional Opening
• Hide, Model and other Useful shortcuts
• Using the Outliner
• Using Layers to Control Visibility
• Viewing Layers State of the Model
• Field of View
• Dividing Faces to Create your Room
• Area tool for Calculation
• Paint Bucket for Floor Texture
• Importing and applying a texture
• Positioning an Imported texture
• Editing Texting Color in SketchUp
• Hide Edge and Lines with Erase Tool
• Creating the Celling
• Creating the Staircase
• Creating Doors and Windows
• Creating a Fireplace
• Creating a Kitchen
• Add Furniture
• Model Furniture from a Photograph
• The Exterior
• Preparing the Model with Scenes and Styles
• Exporting Options
• Copying Pillars
• Component Bases
• Building the Platform Using Inferences
• Inference Locking Basics
• Inference Locking: Practice
• Real Time Project
• Certificate and Feedback

• Introduction
• Course Slides/Outlines
• Create a Project
• Create a Design
• Draw the Mechanical Layout
• Define the Electrical Settings
• View a Report
• Lead Engagement
• Preliminary Design
• Excel Calculation
• Creating First Project in HelioScope
• Designing with Multiple Segment
• Obstruction and Shading Analysis
• Designing Flush Mount System
• Designing Ground Mount System
• Designing East West Racking System
• Designing Single Axis Tracking System
• Choosing a Weather File
• Understanding TMY Files
• Production Estimates
• PAN Files
• Solar Panels Layout
• Shading Analysis
• Single Line Diagram Export
• 45,000 Component Library
• Quick Design Revision
• Google Maps Integration
• PAN File Support
• Unlimited Designs
• API
• Computer-Aided Drawing (CAD) Tools
• Solar Energy Production Estimates
• System Energy Loss Chart
• 3D Design
• Voltage Drop Calculation
• One-Click Sharing
• SketchUp Shading Integration
• Wiring Selection
• NSRDB/NREL Meteo Integration
• Up to 5MW Systems
• Loss at Irradiance
• Temperature Losses
• Mismatch Losses
• Overvoltage and Undervoltage Losses
• Performance Ratio and kWh/kWp
• Efficiency
• Conclusion
• Feedback and Additional Resources
• Survey
• Certificate of Completion