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Course details
Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of ever-evolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar architecture, molten salt power plants and artificial photosynthesis.
Why should one take Solar Energy Professional Certification?
This Course is intended for professionals and graduates wanting to excel in their chosen areas. It is also well suited for those who are already working and would like to take certification for further career progression.
Earning Vskills Solar Energy Professional Certification can help candidate differentiate in today's competitive job market, broaden their employment opportunities by displaying their advanced skills, and result in higher earning potential.
Who will benefit from taking Solar Energy Professional Certification?
Job seekers looking to find employment in web development, or IT departments of various companies, students generally wanting to improve their skill set and make their CV stronger and existing employees looking for a better role can prove their employers the value of their skills through this certification
Benefits of Certification
- Government certification
- Certification valid for life
- Lifelong e-learning access
- Learning Hours: 12+ hrs
How It Works
- Select Certification & Register
- Receive Online e-Learning Access (LMS)
- Take exam online anywhere, anytime
- Get certified & Increase Employability
- Duration: 60 minutes
- No. of questions: 50
- Maximum marks: 50, Passing marks: 25 (50%).
- There is NO negative marking in this module.
- Online exam.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
- Energy Basics and Parameters
- Energy Resources
- Conventional and Non Conventional Sources
- Non Renewable Energy Sources
- Renewable Energy Sources
- India’s Power Potential
- Indian Government Authorities
- Distributed Energy Generation
- Microgrid
- Environmental Impact of Electricity Generation
- Energy Conservation
- What is Solar Energy?
- Photovoltaic Effect
- Sun-Earth Geometry
- Calculating Solar Energy to Surface
- Celestial Coordinate System
- Position of the Sun
- Thermodynamics Basics
- Electricity Basics
- Solar Constant
- Solar Radiation and Measurement
- Terrestrial Solar Radiation
- Solar Radiation Geometry
- Solar Radiation Data for India
- Solar Thermal Energy
- Solar Thermal Collector
- Laws of Thermal Radiation
- Radiation Optics
- Types of Collectors
- Solar Concentrating Collectors
- Compound Parabolic Concentrators (CPC)
- Solar Thermal Energy Storage Technologies
- Solar Thermal Energy Conversion Systems
- Thermodynamic Cycles And Solar Plants
- Solar Thermal Power Plants
- Solar Ponds
- Solar Pumping System
- Solar Air Heaters
- Collector types
- Solar Crop Drying
- Solar Kilns
- Solar Cookers
- Energy Efficient Buildings
- Other Applications
- Optimization Basics
- Determining the Problem Type
- Types of Optimization Problems
- Optimize a Commercial PV System
- Basic Concepts
- Semiconductor Materials for Solar Cells
- PV Hybrid System
- Grid Interactive Solar PV Power System
- Solar Power Plant Using a Satellite
- Plastic Solar Cells with Nanotechnology
- Peltier Cooler
- Solar Energy and India
- Major System Components
- Solar PV System Sizing
- Example
- Standards and Codes
- SPV Module Requirements
- Module Mounting Structure Requirements
- Junction Box Requirements
- Earthing for PV Array, Balance Of System (Bos) and Other Components and Lightning Protection
- Grid Support Inverters (GSI)
- Cables and Hardware
- AC Distribution Board (ACDB):
- PV System Installation
- Inspection
- Maintenance
- Occupancy Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Electrical Hazards
- Falling Hazards
- Special Consideration
- Other Hazards
- What is a Solar Farm?
- Rooftop Solar vs. Solar Farms
- Where can solar farms be located?
- How much energy can solar farms generate?
- How efficient are large scale solar farms?
- Top Solar Power Plants in India
- Indian Electricity Grid Operation and Management
- Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Systems
- Integration with RLDC
- Smart Grid
- Solar Power Quality
- Unbalance and transients in solar equipment
- Harmonics
- Power Reversal Issues
Eligibility / Requirements
Anyone can apply for the online certification
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Solar Project Manager , Renewable Energy Engineer , Solar Energy AnalystAbout Vskills
Vskills is the largest certification body of India. We conducts skills testing and certification exam to improve employability. The certifications are quite popular and top companies hire Vskills certified professionals.Companies have benefitted by hiring pre-certified candidates from Vskills and also use the certifications for their in house employee appraisals. Certification helps in distinguishing individuals to demonstrate their domain knowledge or skills needed for a specific profile. So a professional certification offers tangible benefits to both the individual and the employer.
Tests are conducted in a secure and unbiased manner, and certificates are awarded based on merit of the candidates who qualify tests.
Vskills certifications are for relevant qualifications that help students/employees quantify and prove those skills that are valued by the employer and are in great demand.