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Installation Training Curriculum

The Basic Solar Installation Training Curriculum is an eight-week program designed to educate participants on solar energy fundamentals, components, and practical installation techniques. It covers topics such as solar panel types, battery storage, charge controllers, inverters, system design, and safety practices. The course culminates in a final assessment and certification, ensuring participants are well-prepared for careers in the solar industry.

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Installation Training Curriculum

The Basic Solar Installation Training Curriculum is an eight-week program designed to educate participants on solar energy fundamentals, components, and practical installation techniques. It covers topics such as solar panel types, battery storage, charge controllers, inverters, system design, and safety practices. The course culminates in a final assessment and certification, ensuring participants are well-prepared for careers in the solar industry.

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Basic Solar Installation Training Curriculum

Week 1: Introduction to Solar Energy

Lesson 1: Basics of Solar Energy

- What is solar energy?

- Importance and benefits

- Types of solar systems: On-grid, Off-grid, Hybrid

- Overview of solar industry opportunities

Lesson 2: Solar Energy Components Overview

- Solar panels

- Charge controllers

- Inverters

- Batteries

- Cables, breakers, and mounts

Week 2: Solar Panels Deep Dive

Lesson 3: Types and Specifications of Solar Panels

- Monocrystalline vs Polycrystalline

- Power ratings, efficiency, lifespan

- Panel placement, tilt, and orientation

Lesson 4: Sizing and Calculating Solar Panel Needs

- Load analysis

- Daily energy consumption

- Sizing panels based on user needs

Week 3: Batteries and Storage

Lesson 5: Understanding Solar Batteries

- Battery types (Lead-Acid, Lithium, etc.)

- Capacity, DoD, and charging cycles


Basic Solar Installation Training Curriculum

- Proper storage and safety

Lesson 6: Battery Bank Configuration

- Series and parallel connection

- Battery sizing based on backup needs

- Maintenance tips

Week 4: Charge Controllers and Inverters

Lesson 7: Charge Controllers

- MPPT vs PWM

- Sizing and selection

- Wiring setup and settings

Lesson 8: Inverters

- Types: Pure sine wave, modified sine wave

- How inverters work

- Sizing and selection

Week 5: System Design and Load Calculation

Lesson 9: Load Audit and Energy Needs

- Calculating daily load

- Peak load and surge load

- Load prioritization

Lesson 10: Designing a Solar Power System

- Component matching

- Sizing inverters, batteries, panels

- Design principles and layout


Basic Solar Installation Training Curriculum

Week 6: Practical Installation Part I

Lesson 11: Tools and Safety

- Basic installation tools

- Electrical safety

- Solar safety practices and PPE

Lesson 12: Mounting Solar Panels

- Mount types (rooftop, ground)

- Installation angle

- Step-by-step mounting guide

Week 7: Practical Installation Part II

Lesson 13: Electrical Connections

- Wiring solar components

- Using combiner boxes and isolators

- Fuses, breakers, and connections

Lesson 14: Commissioning and Testing

- System startup

- Voltage and current tests

- Troubleshooting basics

Week 8: Maintenance, Customer Service & Final Assessment

Lesson 15: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

- Common solar faults

- Battery maintenance

- Cleaning and servicing panels

Lesson 16: Site Visit / Q&A / Certification Assessment


Basic Solar Installation Training Curriculum

- Practical review or mock installation

- Q&A session

- Assessment (written or hands-on)

- Certificate presentation (if applicable)

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