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Solar Microgrid Specialist Course

Name: Solar Microgrid Specialist Course
Price: 222 USD

Master every stage of solar microgrid development, from photovoltaic fundamentals and system sizing to installation, commissioning, and financial analysis. This course equips you with the technical depth and practical tools that employers and clients demand. Become the specialist who designs, builds, and operates microgrids that deliver real energy resilience.

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What you will learn:

You will gain a thorough understanding of PV system physics, microgrid architecture, and all major balance-of-system components. You will learn how to conduct load assessments, size arrays and battery storage, and integrate backup generators. The course covers electrical wiring design, safety standards, arc flash protocols, and code compliance requirements. You will configure energy management systems, set dispatch priorities, and interpret monitoring data. Operations, maintenance, and fault diagnosis methods are covered in detail so you can keep systems running at peak performance. You will also develop project finance skills, including capital cost estimation and investment metrics, to bring complete microgrid projects from feasibility to financial close.

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Course content

8 Chapters • 39 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)

Chapter 1See details

Foundations of Solar Energy Systems

Lesson 1 • PV Module Types and Ratings
Compares monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film technologies. Enables informed module selection based on site conditions and budget constraints.
Lesson 2 • Electrical Basics for PV Systems
Reviews DC and AC circuit fundamentals essential for PV design. Provides the electrical vocabulary needed throughout the entire course.
Lesson 3 • Photovoltaic Cell Physics
Explains the semiconductor p-n junction and the photovoltaic effect. Connects cell-level physics to module and array performance outcomes.
Lesson 4 • Solar Radiation and Energy Fundamentals
Covers solar irradiance, spectrum, and seasonal variation. Establishes the physical basis for all subsequent PV system sizing and performance analysis.

Chapter 2See details

Microgrid Architecture and Components

Lesson 1 • Balance of System Components
Identifies charge controllers, combiners, disconnects, meters, and wiring. Ensures students can specify all supporting hardware for a complete microgrid build.
Lesson 2 • Energy Storage Technologies
Surveys lead-acid, lithium-ion, and flow battery chemistries for microgrid storage. Establishes selection criteria used in system design and sizing chapters.
Lesson 3 • Microgrid Concepts and Topologies
Defines microgrids and distinguishes islanded, grid-tied, and hybrid configurations. Sets the architectural framework for all component and design chapters.
Lesson 4 • Inverters and Power Conversion
Explains string inverters, central inverters, microinverters, and bidirectional inverters. Clarifies how power conversion links DC generation to AC loads and storage.
Lesson 5 • PV Array Configuration and Mounting
Covers string, central, and microinverter array layouts and mounting structures. Connects array design choices to energy yield and maintenance access.

Chapter 3See details

Load Analysis and System Sizing

Lesson 1 • System Sizing Validation and Iteration
Uses simulation tools to verify sizing results and refine designs under worst-case scenarios. Prepares students to present defensible sizing assumptions to clients.
Lesson 2 • Battery Storage Sizing
Calculates storage capacity based on autonomy days, depth of discharge, and load profile. Links storage sizing decisions to battery chemistry selection from prior chapters.
Lesson 3 • Conducting a Load Assessment
Teaches energy auditing methods to quantify site electrical demand by hour and season. Accurate load data is the foundation for all subsequent sizing calculations.
Lesson 4 • PV Array Sizing Methods
Applies peak sun hours and load data to calculate required PV capacity. Introduces derating factors that adjust nameplate capacity to real-world output.
Lesson 5 • Backup Generator Integration
Sizes and integrates diesel or propane generators as backup sources within a microgrid. Covers generator dispatch logic and fuel consumption estimation.

Chapter 4See details

Electrical Design and Safety Standards

Lesson 1 • Overcurrent Protection and Grounding
Applies fuse and breaker sizing rules and grounding electrode system design. Correct protection and grounding prevent equipment damage and personnel hazards.
Lesson 2 • Arc Flash and Electrical Safety
Identifies arc flash hazards unique to PV systems and specifies personal protective equipment. Safety protocols established here apply throughout installation and maintenance chapters.
Lesson 3 • Applicable Codes and Standards Overview
Surveys electrical, fire, and building codes governing solar microgrid installations. Establishes the compliance framework applied in all design and installation work.
Lesson 4 • DC and AC Wiring Design
Sizes conductors for voltage drop, ampacity, and conduit fill in both DC and AC circuits. Proper wiring design ensures efficiency, safety, and code compliance.
Lesson 5 • Single-Line Diagram Development
Teaches creation of single-line diagrams showing all generation, storage, and load connections. Single-line diagrams are the primary design deliverable for permitting and installation.

Chapter 5See details

Microgrid Installation and Commissioning

Lesson 1 • Grid Interconnection and Handover
Covers utility interconnection procedures, anti-islanding verification, and client handover documentation. Successful handover transfers operational responsibility to the site owner.
Lesson 2 • Mounting Structure Installation
Details installation sequences for roof, ground-mount, and carport racking systems. Structural integrity of the mounting system protects the entire PV array investment.
Lesson 3 • Site Preparation and Logistics
Covers site surveys, equipment staging, and crew coordination before installation begins. Proper preparation reduces rework and keeps projects on schedule and budget.
Lesson 4 • Electrical Installation Sequence
Guides wiring of PV source circuits, inverters, storage, and AC distribution in safe order. Correct sequencing prevents energization of incomplete circuits during installation.
Lesson 5 • Commissioning Tests and Verification
Performs open-circuit voltage, insulation resistance, and functional tests before energization. Commissioning tests confirm design intent is met and the system is safe to operate.

Chapter 6See details

Microgrid Control and Energy Management

Lesson 1 • Communication Protocols and Data Networks
Covers Modbus, CAN bus, SunSpec, and IP-based protocols used in microgrid communication. Protocol knowledge enables integration of diverse devices from multiple manufacturers.
Lesson 2 • Microgrid Controller Architecture
Explains centralized, decentralized, and hierarchical control architectures for microgrids. Understanding controller architecture is prerequisite to configuring dispatch and protection logic.
Lesson 3 • Energy Management System Configuration
Configures EMS software to set dispatch priorities, charge schedules, and demand limits. EMS configuration directly determines energy cost, reliability, and battery longevity.
Lesson 4 • Monitoring, Alarming, and Reporting
Sets up monitoring dashboards, alarm thresholds, and automated performance reports. Continuous monitoring enables rapid fault response and supports O&M planning.
Lesson 5 • Islanding Detection and Grid Transition
Explains passive and active islanding detection methods and seamless grid transition sequences. Reliable islanding control is critical for both safety and power continuity.

Chapter 7See details

Operations, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

Lesson 1 • Preventive Maintenance Planning
Builds scheduled maintenance programs covering cleaning, inspection, and testing intervals. Preventive maintenance maximizes system uptime and extends component service life.
Lesson 2 • Fault Diagnosis and Systematic Troubleshooting
Applies a structured fault tree approach to diagnose PV, inverter, battery, and control faults. Systematic methods reduce mean time to repair and minimize revenue loss.
Lesson 3 • Performance Monitoring and Analysis
Uses monitoring data to calculate performance ratio, specific yield, and capacity factor. Performance analysis identifies underperforming subsystems before they cause failures.
Lesson 4 • Diagnostic Tools and Test Equipment
Introduces I-V curve tracers, thermal cameras, and insulation testers for field diagnostics. Proper tool selection accelerates fault isolation and reduces diagnostic errors.
Lesson 5 • Component Replacement and System Restoration
Covers safe replacement of modules, inverters, batteries, and controllers with minimal downtime. Correct replacement procedures maintain system integrity and warranty compliance.

Chapter 8See details

Project Development and Financial Analysis

Lesson 1 • Feasibility Assessment and Site Selection
Evaluates solar resource, grid access, land use, and community factors for site viability. Feasibility findings determine whether a project advances to detailed design.
Lesson 2 • Financing Structures and Procurement
Surveys ownership models, power purchase agreements, and grant funding mechanisms. Understanding financing options enables structuring deals that attract capital to projects.
Lesson 3 • Revenue and Savings Modeling
Quantifies energy cost savings, tariff arbitrage, and ancillary service revenues. Revenue modeling translates technical performance into financial returns for stakeholders.
Lesson 4 • Capital Cost Estimation
Builds detailed cost models covering equipment, labor, permitting, and contingency. Accurate cost estimation is the basis for financial modeling and investor presentations.
Lesson 5 • Financial Metrics and Investment Analysis
Calculates LCOE, NPV, IRR, and payback period for microgrid projects. These metrics enable comparison of design alternatives and support financing decisions.

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This course is for you:

Electrician: ready to move into renewable energy installation and design.
Energy engineer: seeking hands-on microgrid expertise beyond academic theory.
Project manager: transitioning into solar infrastructure development and delivery.
Military veteran: applying power systems experience to civilian clean energy roles.
Sustainability consultant: needing technical depth to advise clients on microgrids.
Rural electrification worker: expanding skills to design off-grid community power systems.

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