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Hello Solar Energy Enthusiast!My goal is to make sure you will enjoy this course! Since you are reading this, it means you are looking for a reliable source of information related to grid-tied solar energy systems: Through this course, I will share with you my extensive knowledge and experience.And lucky you! Through this course you will get a condensed version of all the fundamentals you need to be aware of. I have included several short multiple choice questions, though which you can self-test whether you have absorbed the knowledge adequately throughout the course. And to spice it up, we will also take numerous virtual excursions to websites of manufacturers of different components of your solar system. Through this approach, we makes sure that we bridge the following gaps:We make sure that you get the relevant and unbiased knowledge from an experienced professionalYou have the possibility to test your knowledge and freely browse through the content of the course as per your preferencesWe will bridge the gap between theory & real-life examples by reviewing numerous product options which you might come across as you will be shopping for your system componentsI am glad you are interested in this course: It will teach you all the relevant knowledge, without any 'fluff', and includes several brief multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge.I have created this course for you, fueled by my academic background in Renewable Energy Engineering and extensive field experience in the design and installation of PV Energy Systems. You are getting a very good deal: I will summarize for you all that I have learned over the years, and all you have to do is push the button and starting soaking up the information. Lucky you!During this course, we will review and learn about the following topics:The output characteristics of a PV Solar CellThe IV Curve and relationship between current and voltageThe correlation between irradiance and PV performanceThe difference between the Open Circuit Voltage and Short Circuit CurrentThe location of the Maximum Power Point, and how to track itWhere to find the IV Curve details of a PV Module you consider to buyHow to interpret the specification sheet information of a particular PV ModuleThe relationship between the PV Module voltage and power outputThe principles of IV Curve stackingPV Cell Open Circuit Voltage increments versus Short Circuit Current combinationsParallel and Series connection of PV Cells and the stacking effectCase study of a real life PV Module: How to find the Voc, Isc an MPP valuesModule test protocols: NMOT versus STC testingMaximum Power Point Tracking: the interactions on the IV CurveThe MPPT algorithm principles explainedCase Study of a MPPT PV Charge Controller: The performance and design characteristics explainedTemperature derating factors of a charge controllerOverdesigning your PV array compared to the charger specification valuesThe maximum current values for a MPPT chargerThe effect of temperature on your PV module voltage outputPulse Width Modulation and charging algorithmsCharging behavior with PWM devicesBattery voltage versus Vmpp with PWM chargersEfficiency loss during Pulse Width Modulation chargingCase study of available PWM chargers: Design and performance limitsInput & Output connections on chargersUser Interfaces: advantages and disadvantagesThe advantage of stacking multiple chargers in one systemCase Study of available MPPT PV Chargers: Connection types, Terminal sizes and Design parametersThe difference between String Inverters and Central InvertersThe concepts and functionality of Hybrid InvertersBlue print and operation examples of a Grid Tied Hybrid Inverter with a PV Array and a Energy Storage SystemDedicated versus integrated Inverter-Chargers Blue print examples of a Grid Tied PV System with both String Inverters and Hybrid InvertersCase Study: 2kVA and 3kVA 120VAC Inverter-ChargersSeparate functionality and operation values for Integrated Inverter-ChargersCase Study: All in one Hybrid Inverter, the design and operation valuesThe difference between the current and voltage Total Harmonic Distortion values [THDI, THDU]The concept of Anti Islanding for Grid Tied PV Energy SystemsThe different terminologies used related to Anti IslandingBlue print of a typical Distributed Energy System with Energy Storage [DESS] Theoretical case study of a DESS within a power grid during power outagesThe basic differences between Uni- and Bidirectional Grid MetersThe concept of SMART Bidirectional Grid MetersFeed-in Tariff, Net Metering and the Successor Tariffs explainedThe principle of Time Of Use [TOU] compensation for Grid Tied SystemsBlue prints of a Grid Tied System with various Grid Meters and financial compensation modelsRead-Out principles of analog unidirectional grid metersPower Purchase Agreements, Net Metering Vs. Net Billing, Market Rate Metering and other models explainedThe main outline of this course is as follows:PV ControllersIV CurveStacking EffectMPPT AlgorithmPWM ChargersCharger optionsInvertersString InvertersHybrid InvertersInverter-ChargersAnti Islanding ProtectionGrid MetersThe different Financial Compensation ModelsGrid Meter options and Read-Out ExamplesThe different Grid Feed-In AgreementsTake action now! Educate yourself by starting this course, so that you will be able to make well-informed decisions for your system. TIP: Udemy offers a very generous refund policy in case the course content turns out different than what you expected.See you soon!JesseJesse GorterRenewable an Sustainable Energy Engineer, Master of EngineeringMechanical Engineer, Energy Technology, Bachelor of Engineering

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