Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Know-how

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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Know-how

Overview

Course Date:
26 Feb 2025 to 26 Feb 2025
Registration Period:
28 Dec 2024 to 05 Feb 2025
Duration/Frequency:
8hrs / 1 Day (8:30am to 5:30pm)
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Funding:
-

Solar energy remains the most promising renewable energy source for Singapore when it comes to electricity generation. With an average annual solar irradiance of 1,580 kWh/m2/year and about 50 percent more solar radiation than temperate countries, solar photovoltaic (PV) generation has the greatest potential for a wider deployment in Singapore.

With the rapid growth in solar power demand in Singapore, M&E engineers and technicians need to be equipped with the knowledge and technical skills of solar power system and know how to deploy the solar technologies in the country. Other professionals and non-technical people will also benefit from knowing the solar technology and its applications.

This 1-day course is proposed to provide engineers and technicians working in the electrical power industry as well as non-technical people with necessary knowledge and technical skills for design, installation and maintenance of a solar PV system.

This course is aligned with the Technical Skill Competency (TSC) of the Singapore Skills Framework of the electrical sector for the roles of electrical technicians, assistant engineer or engineers to design, install, testing and commissioning solar PV systems. The course also helps non-technical people to learn know-how of solar system.

Course Objective

In this 1-day course, the participant will learn the principles of using solar panel to produce electricity, understanding two common types of solar PV systems in use, selection of the main components of a solar system (solar panels, inverters, charge controller &battery), design and connection of a solar system. The course is hands-on based and conducted in the laboratory and site.

Course Outline

1.Introduction of solar energy
• Understand how much solar energy available in Singapore
• Variation of solar energy in a year
• Selection of site for solar PV system

2.Understand the principles of main components of a solar system by experiment
• How solar cell and panel convert sunlight to electricity
• How to connect and test the solar panels
• How does an inverter work
• The battery and its function in a solar power system

3.Size and selection of system components
• Size and selection of solar panels
• Size and selection of inverter
• Size and selection of battery

Minimum Requirements

ITE or above with basic electrical knowledge

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

• Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

Electricians, Technical Workers dealing with Electrical and Electronics

Course Fees

For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the “Register” button.

Applicants/Eligibility	SkillsFuture Funding	GST	Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹	$315.00	$9.45	$44.45
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	$245.00	$9.45	$114.45
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	$245.00	$9.45	$114.45
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders²	$315.00	$9.45	$44.45
Others (Full fees payable)	$0.00	$31.50	$381.50