DIPLOMA MODULE ONE UNIT COURSE OUTLINE
SOLAR INSTALLATION SYSTEMS
Sub-module unit
Introduction to solar installation systems
Solar(photo voltaic)systems
Solar system accessories
Maintenance and servicing of solar systems
Solar system sizing
Content
 Solar energy and its conversation
 Terms used with solar systems
 Methods of solar energy harvesting
 Applications of solar energy
 Parts of a photovoltaic system
 Functions of each part of a photovoltaic
system
 Layout of the photovoltaic system
 Types of accessories
 Types of cable joints
 Wiring systems
 Choice of wiring systems
 Procedure for maintenance
 Repair and trouble shooting
 Terminologies
 Sizing of a solar system
 Daily load energy demand
 Equipment ,cables and accessories sizing
 Application of solar data