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Some of the videos discuss the contents of the various course units (&gt;15 hours of recordings). Other videos are recorded by engineers of companies in the photovoltaic sector and discuss specific topics (&gt;15 hours of recordings)<\/li>\n<li>The training material includes practical <strong>exercises proposed and solved<\/strong> (in Excel) using real market components, and <strong>two design projects<\/strong> (a grid-connected PV installation and an off-grid PV system).<\/li>\n<li>The teaching-learning process is reinforced by proposed problems and directed tasks using the information provided in the course.<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration with photovoltaic companies in webinars.<\/li>\n<li>This course is also in Spanish: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/energia-solar-online\/introduccion-energia-solar\/\">Curso de Introducci\u00f3n a la Energ\u00eda Solar Fotovoltaica<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"background-color: #333333; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; margin-top: 18px; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfp.upv.es\/formacion-permanente\/curso\/introduction-to-photovoltaic-power-systems_101728.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration for the online course \u2018INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"introduction\"><\/a>Introduction<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">The UPV Lifelong Learning Centre training course \u2018INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS\u2019<\/span> introduces the use of photovoltaic (PV) energy in grid-connected and stand-alone systems.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">The course describes the components<\/span> necessary in each type of PV installation and the criteria necessary to select these components correctly.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">The programme is developed from our experience<\/span> teaching introductory postgraduate courses.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Before starting the online version in 2012<\/span>, more than 1500 students had completed our classroom courses developed from 2000 to 2011.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Registration for this postgraduate course<\/span> is open and students may begin at any time of the year.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Enrolled students who pass the examinations<\/span> of the various modules will receive a certificate issued by the university.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">You will find more detailed information<\/span> about these studies in the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PV_Intro_M0_Students-Guide_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Guide<\/a>\u2019 (link to document) and in the following sections.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">You will also find more information about the course<\/span> on the website of the Lifelong Learning Centre, where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfp.upv.es\/formacion-permanente\/curso\/introduction-to-photovoltaic-power-systems_101728.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">registration<\/a> can be made.<\/p>\n<p style=\"background-color: #333333; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; margin-top: 18px; text-align: center;\">Why have we developed this course? <a href=\"#motivation\">Understand our motivation\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#subir\">Menu introduction course \u2191<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"registration\"><\/a>Payment and registration<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">The registration fee<\/span> for the course \u2018INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS\u2019 is \u20ac300.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Registration is carried out entirely online<\/span> at the Lifelong Learning Centre website (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfp.upv.es\/formacion-permanente\/curso\/introduction-to-photovoltaic-power-systems_101728.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">apply now<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">The maximum duration<\/span> established for this course is six months from the date of enrolment.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"trainingmaterial\"><\/a>Training material<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>PDF files with more than 200 original pages written by the lecturers, including explanations and graphics.<\/li>\n<li>&gt;30 hours of training videos with recorded classes given by UPV lecturers and external professionals.<\/li>\n<li>Transparencies used in the recorded classes (more than 500 in total).<\/li>\n<li>Proposed problems.<\/li>\n<li>Excel files with examples and projects.<\/li>\n<li>Notes and technical documents.<\/li>\n<li>Transparencies used in webinars with specialists in the photovoltaic sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a id=\"applicantprofile\"><\/a>Applicant profile<\/h3>\n<h4>THE MOST SUITABLE PROFILES FOR EASILY FOLLOWING THE COURSE ARE:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Senior engineers and technicians in any field: electronics; electricity; mechanics; industrial; civil; environmental; forestry; etc.<\/li>\n<li>Architecture or related careers.<\/li>\n<li>Graduates in physics, chemistry, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Students in training cycles and professional formation.<\/li>\n<li>Technical office staff.<\/li>\n<li>Electrical installers and other professionals who seek complementary and applied training in the field of photovoltaic energy and renewable energies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">The above profiles are not exclusive<\/span>, and studies may be carried out by others interested in photovoltaic technology: financial managers; graduates in economics and law; financial advisors; individuals interested in owning a photovoltaic installation, etc.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Due to the duration and contents<\/span> of the course \u2018INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS\u2019, these studies are aimed at <strong>students<\/strong> with university degrees or professional training related to <strong>energy<\/strong> and\/or <strong>environmental sustainability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#subir\">Menu introduction course \u2191<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"assessment\"><\/a>Assessment<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">All assessment is made online<\/span> and it is not necessary to complete any type of test at a fixed time or place. Assessments can be made in several sessions in any location with access to the internet.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Students can ask questions about<\/span> the contents of the exam through the \u2018Forum\u2019 available on the online training platform of the Universitat Polit\u00e8cnica de Val\u00e8ncia (PoliformaT).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Each of the three modules<\/span> has a compulsory examination that is marked between 0 and 10.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"certification\"><\/a>Certification<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">The average mark obtained<\/span> in the three assessments will be linked to the ACHIEVEMENT certificate that will be issued by the Lifelong Learning Centre of the Universitat Polit\u00e8cnica de Val\u00e8ncia.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Students who do not obtain an average grade<\/span> of 5 will not receive a certificate, although they may re-enrol in the course at a reduced rate to complete the parts failed.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Studies can start at any time<\/span> of the year (except in university vacation periods, when there is no enrolment service in the Lifelong Learning Centre. The maximum duration established for the introductory course is six months from the date of enrolment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#subir\">Menu introduction course \u2191<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_position=&#8221;inside&#8221; module_class=&#8221;fotovoltaica&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; ul_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#01a5cb&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#004170&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Playfair Display|500|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#004170&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|300||on|||||&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_4_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_4_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_4_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>ACADEMIC<\/strong><br \/>programme<\/h2>\n<h3><a id=\"module1\"><\/a><strong>Module 1<\/strong> Introduction to photovoltaic systems<\/h3>\n<h4>Unit 1: INTRODUCTION TO RENEWABLE ENERGIES<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1.1 Renewable and non-renewable energies: energy mix and related problems.<\/li>\n<li>1.2\u00a0\u00a0 Renewable energy types.<\/li>\n<li>1.3 Problems with renewable energy resources: energy storage.<\/li>\n<li>1.4 PV systems in the future energy mix.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 2: PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS AND MODULES<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>2.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n<li>2.2. Photovoltaic solar cells.<\/li>\n<li>2.3. Photovoltaic solar modules.<\/li>\n<li>2.4. Effect of temperature on photovoltaic modules.<\/li>\n<li>2.5. Photovoltaic field.<\/li>\n<li>2.6. Tracking the Maximum Power Point (MPP).<\/li>\n<li>2.7. Example of the effect of temperature on A-75 module.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 3: SOLAR RADIATION AND PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATION SYSTEMS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>3.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n<li>3.2. Radiation tables.<\/li>\n<li>3.3. Orientation, tilt, and shading over modules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 4: SUPPORTING STRUCTURES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>4.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n<li>4.2. Photovoltaic installations on roofs and facades.<\/li>\n<li>4.3. Photovoltaic ground installations.<\/li>\n<li>4.4. Structural assembly for photovoltaic installations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 5: BASIC ELECTRICAL THEORY FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>5.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n<li>5.2. DC systems.<\/li>\n<li>5.3. AC systems.<\/li>\n<li>5.4. Examples of PV systems.<\/li>\n<li>5.5. Protection.<\/li>\n<li>5.6. Wiring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Exam<\/strong>: test with 25 questions<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#subir\">Menu introduction course \u2191<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"module2\"><\/a><strong>Module 2<\/strong> Grid-connected photovoltaic systems<\/h3>\n<h4>Unit 1: GRID-CONNECTED PV INVERTERS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n<li>1.2. DC\/DC converter.<\/li>\n<li>1.3. DC\/AC converter: inverters.<\/li>\n<li>1.4. Electrical isolation.<\/li>\n<li>1.5. Grid management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 2. GRID-CONNECTED PV POWER PLANTS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>2.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n<li>2.2. Types of photovoltaic plants.<\/li>\n<li>2.3. Energy production of a grid-connected photovoltaic installation.<\/li>\n<li>2.4. Power losses in photovoltaic plants.<\/li>\n<li>2.5. Project for a grid-connected photovoltaic plant.<\/li>\n<li>2.6. Photovoltaic solar farms.<\/li>\n<li>2.7. Dynamic support and grid management of PV plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 3: DESIGN OF GRID-CONNECTED PV POWER PLANTS: EXAMPLES<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>3.1. 100 kW PV installation on a 50m x 20m roof.<\/li>\n<li>3.2. 60 kW PV installation with a central inverter and string inverters.<\/li>\n<li>3.3. 17 kW c-Si PV plant in the ETSID.<\/li>\n<li>3.4. 3.3 kW a-Si PV plant in the ETSID.<\/li>\n<li>3.5. 45 kW PV installation with string inverters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Exam: Project &#8211; DESIGN OF A 12 kW PV SYSTEM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/seguidor-solar-tres-modulos-140-Wpk-sensores-control-inclinacion-orientacion.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/seguidor-solar-tres-modulos-140-Wpk-sensores-control-inclinacion-orientacion.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/seguidor-solar-tres-modulos-140-Wpk-sensores-control-inclinacion-orientacion-217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 14px;\">Solar tracker with three 140 Wpk modules and sensors for inclination and orientation control<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"module3\"><\/a><strong>Module 3<\/strong> Off-grid photovoltaic systems<\/h3>\n<h4>Unit 1: INTRODUCTION TO STAND-ALONE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS.<\/h4>\n<h4>Unit 2: COMPONENTS IN STAND-ALONE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>2.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n<li>2.2. Topologies and specifications for off-grid photovoltaic systems.<\/li>\n<li>2.3. Loads.<\/li>\n<li>2.4. Inverters.<\/li>\n<li>2.5. Photovoltaic field.<\/li>\n<li>2.6. Charge regulators.<\/li>\n<li>2.7. Batteries.<\/li>\n<li>2.8. Electrical installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ramas-sobre-paneles-solares-fotovoltaicos.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ramas-sobre-paneles-solares-fotovoltaicos.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ramas-sobre-paneles-solares-fotovoltaicos-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 14px;\">Simulation of the partial shading with branches and leaves on the photovoltaic solar panels during the acquisition of I-V curves with the Amprobe SOLAR 4000<\/p>\n<h4>Unit 3: ELECTROCHEMICAL ACCUMULATORS IN STAND-ALONE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>3.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n<li>3.2. Operation of an electrochemical accumulator.<\/li>\n<li>3.3. Voltages in a lead-acid battery.<\/li>\n<li>3.4. Battery capacity.<\/li>\n<li>3.5. Battery charging: charging with constant voltage (U); charging with constant current (IA); charging with constant current and voltage (UI); charging with growing voltage (WA).<\/li>\n<li>3.6. Charging batteries in photovoltaic systems.<\/li>\n<li>3.7. Lithium-ion batteries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 4: DESIGN OF STAND-ALONE PV SYSTEM: ANALYSIS OF THE WORTH MONTH.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>4.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n<li>4.2. Calculation of the photovoltaic field.<\/li>\n<li>4.3. Circuit currents.<\/li>\n<li>4.4. Battery design.<\/li>\n<li>4.5. Charge regulator selection (PWM and MPPT types).<\/li>\n<li>4.6 Verifying the design with the Ah approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 5: DESIGN OF 12 V 900 W STAND-ALONE PV SYSTEMS.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>5.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n<li>5.2. Study on system consumptions.<\/li>\n<li>5.3. Selecting the sinusoidal output inverter.<\/li>\n<li>5.4. Photovoltaic field design.<\/li>\n<li>5.5. Battery selection.<\/li>\n<li>5.6. Selection of PWM charge regulator.\n<ul>\n<li>5.6.1. Verification of the photovoltaic field design with PWM charge regulator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>5.7. Selection of a MPPT charge regulator.\n<ul>\n<li>5.7.1 Other configurations of the photovoltaic field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>5.8 Calculation of wire cross-sections with PWM regulator.\n<ul>\n<li>5.8.1 Wiring DC load.<\/li>\n<li>5.8.2 Wiring AC loads.<\/li>\n<li>5.8.3 Wiring photovoltaic generators, battery, and converters.<\/li>\n<li>5.8.4 Installation diagram and protections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>5.9. Analysis of losses due to MPPT regulator .<\/li>\n<li>5.10. Comparison of losses due to wiring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 6 &#8211;\u00a0<strong>Exam: Project &#8211; DESIGN OF 24 V 900 W STAND-ALONE PV SYSTEMS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>Unit 7: PV PUMPING SYSTEMS.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>7.1 Components of photovoltaic pumping systems.<\/li>\n<li>7.2 Applications and classification of photovoltaic pumping systems.<\/li>\n<li>7.3 Types of pumps.<\/li>\n<li>7.4 AC motors and DC in photovoltaic pumping systems.<\/li>\n<li>7.5 Electronic converters in photovoltaic pumping system.<\/li>\n<li>7.6 Sizing of photovoltaic pumping system.<\/li>\n<li>7.7 Analysis of photovoltaic pumps with different hydraulic cycles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 8: SELF-CONSUMPTION GRID-CONNECTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>8.1 Introduction.<\/li>\n<li>8.2 Characteristics of the installation.<\/li>\n<li>8.2.1 Solution 1: stand-alone system.<\/li>\n<li>8.2.2 Solution 2: grid-connected system.\n<ul>\n<li>8.2.2.1 Case 1: yearly net balance.<\/li>\n<li>8.2.2.2 Case 2: monthly net balance.<\/li>\n<li>8.2.2.3 Case 3: monthly net balance with network access charge.<\/li>\n<li>8.2.2.4 Case 4: Self-consumption with zero-feed-in controller (NO batteries).<\/li>\n<li>8.2.2.5 Case 5: Self-consumption with batteries and a zero-feed-in controller.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>8.2.3 Comparison of results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 9: OFF-GRID ELECTRIFICATION OF A HOSPITAL IN KUSISA (CONGO) WITH LITHIUM BATTERIES BY M\u00c9DECINS SANS FRONTI\u00c8RES.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>9.1 Introduction.<\/li>\n<li>9.2 Baseline data.<\/li>\n<li>9.3 Solar radiation and temperature data.<\/li>\n<li>9.4 Selection of the facility components.<\/li>\n<li>9.5 Monitoring.<\/li>\n<li>9.6 General comments on the installation.<\/li>\n<li>9.7 Graphics of the monitoring system. 2019-03-01 00:00 to 2021-01-01 00:00.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#subir\">Menu introduction course \u2191<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/optimizador-de-potencia-solarmagic-y-diodo-bloqueo-positivo-solarmagic.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/optimizador-de-potencia-solarmagic-y-diodo-bloqueo-positivo-solarmagic.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/optimizador-de-potencia-solarmagic-y-diodo-bloqueo-positivo-solarmagic-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/optimizador-de-potencia-solarmagic-y-diodo-bloqueo-positivo-solarmagic-768x358.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 14px;\">SolarMagic power optimizer and blocking diode in the positive pole of the string<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_position=&#8221;inside&#8221; module_class=&#8221;fotovoltaica&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; ul_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#01a5cb&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#004170&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Playfair Display|500|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#004170&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|300||on|||||&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_4_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_4_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_4_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"motivation\"><\/a><strong>UNDERSTANDING<\/strong><br \/>our motivation<\/h2>\n<p>Photovoltaic energy will be part of the sustainable energy mix that all countries adopt to stop climate change.<\/p>\n<p>We have been teaching in the university since 1991, We began working in the photovoltaic sector around the year 2000 (R&amp;D activities since 1999 and training courses since 2002). We maintain excellent relations with companies in the sector \u2013 many of whom employ our former students \u2013 and we aim to offer the best available photovoltaic energy training.<\/p>\n<p>Our courses are very practical and enriched with the consultations we receive from our students all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>Photovoltaic technology enables us to propose installations that range from mega photovoltaic plants that can cover part of the energy needs of many countries, to small electrification installations in developing countries that enable people to recharge mobile phones; facilitate school access to the internet; supply water in a sustainable way; or electrify a hospital so that medicines and vaccines can be refrigerated.<\/p>\n<p>We provide you with the skills necessary to work with an energy model that leaves the best possible legacy and sends society a clear message of what kind of world we want to build.<\/p>\n<p>To dedicate yourself to photovoltaic energy, as a trainer or as a professional, is much more than an occupation: we are showing the world a lucid way of seeing and thinking.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to Photovoltaic Power Systems CourseCourse certified by the Universidad Polit\u00e9cnica de Valencia and directed by Salvador Segu\u00ed Chilet. Contact fotovoltaica@upv.esTEL 963 877 007 Ext. 76077 Table of contents Introduction Registration Applicant profile Training material Evaluation Certification Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 MAINfeatures Introduction to photovoltaic power system applications. The course is online (self-paced [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<div id=\"centcontainer\">\n<h1><a id=\"inicio2\"><\/a>Introduction to Photovoltaic Power Systems Course<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer4\"><a href=\"#introduction\">INTRODUCTION<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer4\"><a href=\"#registration\">REGISTRATION<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer4\"><a href=\"#applicantprofile\">APPLICANT PROFILE<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer4\"><a href=\"#trainingmaterial\">TRAINING MATERIAL<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer4\"><a href=\"#evaluation\">EVALUATION<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer4\"><a href=\"#certification\">CERTIFICATION<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer4\"><a href=\"#module1\">Module 1<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer4\"><a href=\"#module2\">Module 2<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer4\"><a href=\"#module3\">Module 3<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"centcontainer\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 20px 0px 0px 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: #004170;\">Main features<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Introduction to photovoltaic power system applications.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\"><strong>The course is online (self-paced training)<\/strong> with asynchronous tutorials and examinations (continuous evaluation) on the online UPV training platform.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">Introductory course of 6 ECTS (equivalent to a 60-hour face-to-face course) divided into three blocks:\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">Module 1: Introduction to grid-connected photovoltaic systems (2 ECTS).<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">Module 2: Grid-connected photovoltaic systems (2 ECTS).<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">Module 3: Stand-alone photovoltaic systems (2 ECTS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rightcontainer\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>The teaching-learning process is carried out using notes (in pdf) and videos recorded at the UPV. Some of the videos discuss the contents of the various course units (&gt;15 hours of recordings). Other videos are recorded by engineers of companies in the photovoltaic sector and discuss specific topics (&gt;15 hours of recordings)<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">The training material includes practical <strong>exercises proposed and solved<\/strong> (in Excel) using real market components, and <strong>two design projects<\/strong> (a grid-connected PV installation and an off-grid PV system).<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">The teaching-learning process is reinforced by proposed problems and directed tasks using the information provided in the course.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">Collaboration with photovoltaic companies in webinars.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">This course is also in Spanish: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/energia-solar-online\/introduccion-energia-solar\/\">Curso de Introducci\u00f3n a la Energ\u00eda Solar Fotovoltaica<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"centcontainer\">\n<p style=\"background-color: #333; color: #fff; padding: 10px; margin-top: 18px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfp.upv.es\/formacion-permanente\/curso\/introduction-to-photovoltaic-power-systems-2023-24_92943.html?idioma=en&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration for the online course \u2018INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"centcontainer\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 20px 0px 20px 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: #004170;\"><a id=\"introduction\"><\/a>Introduction<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer\">\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">The UPV Lifelong Learning Centre training course \u2018INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS\u2019<\/span> introduces the use of photovoltaic (PV) energy in grid-connected and stand-alone systems.\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">The course describes the components<\/span> necessary in each type of PV installation and the criteria necessary to select these components correctly.\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">The programme is developed from our experience<\/span> teaching introductory postgraduate courses.\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Before starting the online version in 2012<\/span>, more than 1500 students had completed our classroom courses developed from 2000 to 2011.\n\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rightcontainer\">\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Registration for this postgraduate course<\/span> is open and students may begin at any time of the year.\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Enrolled students who pass the examinations<\/span> of the various modules will receive a certificate issued by the university.\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">You will find more detailed information<\/span> about these studies in the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PV_Intro_M0_Students-Guide_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Guide<\/a>\u2019 (link to document) and in the following sections.\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">You will also find more information about the course<\/span> on the website of the Lifelong Learning Centre, where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfp.upv.es\/formacion-permanente\/curso\/introduction-to-photovoltaic-power-systems-2023-24_92943.html?idioma=en&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">registration<\/a> can be made.\n<p style=\"background-color: #333; color: #fff; padding: 10px; margin-top: 18px;\">Why have we developed this course? <a href=\"#motivation\">Understand our motivation\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#inicio2\">Top \u2191<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 20px 0px 20px 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: #004170;\"><a id=\"registration\"><\/a>Payment and registration<\/h2>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">The registration fee<\/span> for the course \u2018INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS\u2019 is \u20ac300.\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Registration is carried out entirely online<\/span> at the Lifelong Learning Centre website (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfp.upv.es\/formacion-permanente\/curso\/introduction-to-photovoltaic-power-systems-2023-24_92943.html?idioma=en&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">apply now<\/a>).\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">The maximum duration<\/span> established for this course is six months from the date of enrolment.\n<h2 style=\"margin: 20px 0px 20px 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: #004170;\"><a id=\"trainingmaterial\"><\/a>Training material<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li>PDF files with more than 200 original pages written by the lecturers, including explanations and graphics.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">&gt;30 hours of training videos with recorded classes given by UPV lecturers and external professionals.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">Transparencies used in the recorded classes (more than 500 in total).<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">Proposed problems.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">Excel files with examples and projects.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">Notes and technical documents.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">Transparencies used in webinars with specialists in the photovoltaic sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rightcontainer\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 20px 0px 20px 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: #004170;\"><a id=\"applicantprofile\"><\/a>Applicant profile<\/h2>\nTHE MOST SUITABLE PROFILES FOR EASILY FOLLOWING THE COURSE ARE:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Senior engineers and technicians in any field: electronics; electricity; mechanics; industrial; civil; environmental; forestry; etc.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">Architecture or related careers.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">Graduates in physics, chemistry, etc.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">Students in training cycles and professional formation.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">Technical office staff.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">Electrical installers and other professionals who seek complementary and applied training in the field of photovoltaic energy and renewable energies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">The above profiles are not exclusive<\/span>, and studies may be carried out by others interested in photovoltaic technology: financial managers; graduates in economics and law; financial advisors; individuals interested in owning a photovoltaic installation, etc.\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Due to the duration and contents<\/span> of the course \u2018INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS\u2019, these studies are aimed at <strong>students<\/strong> with university degrees or professional training related to <strong>energy<\/strong> and\/or <strong>environmental sustainability<\/strong>.\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#inicio2\">Top \u2191<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 20px 0px 20px 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: #004170;\"><a id=\"assessment\"><\/a>Assessment<\/h2>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">All assessment is made online<\/span> and it is not necessary to complete any type of test at a fixed time or place. Assessments can be made in several sessions in any location with access to the internet.\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Students can ask questions about<\/span> the contents of the exam through the \u2018Forum\u2019 available on the online training platform of the Universitat Polit\u00e8cnica de Val\u00e8ncia (PoliformaT).\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Each of the three modules<\/span> has a compulsory examination that is marked between 0 and 10.\n\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rightcontainer\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 20px 0px 20px 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: #004170;\"><a id=\"certification\"><\/a>Certification<\/h2>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">The average mark obtained<\/span> in the three assessments will be linked to the ACHIEVEMENT certificate that will be issued by the Lifelong Learning Centre of the Universitat Polit\u00e8cnica de Val\u00e8ncia.\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Students who do not obtain an average grade<\/span> of 5 will not receive a certificate, although they may re-enrol in the course at a reduced rate to complete the parts failed.\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\">Studies can start at any time<\/span> of the year (except in university vacation periods, when there is no enrolment service in the Lifelong Learning Centre. The maximum duration established for the introductory course is six months from the date of enrolment.\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#inicio2\">Top \u2191<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"centcontainer\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 20px 0px 20px 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: #004170;\">Academic programme<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"padding-bottom: 16px;\"><strong><a id=\"module1\"><\/a>Module 1. INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer\">\n<h4>Unit 1: INTRODUCTION TO RENEWABLE ENERGIES<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">1.1 Renewable and non-renewable energies: energy mix and related problems.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">1.2\u00a0\u00a0 Renewable energy types.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">1.3 Problems with renewable energy resources: energy storage.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">1.4 PV systems in the future energy mix.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 2: PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS AND MODULES<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>2.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.2. Photovoltaic solar cells.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.3. Photovoltaic solar modules.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.4. Effect of temperature on photovoltaic modules.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.5. Photovoltaic field.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.6. Tracking the Maximum Power Point (MPP).<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.7. Example of the effect of temperature on A-75 module.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 3: SOLAR RADIATION AND PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATION SYSTEMS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>3.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">3.2. Radiation tables.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">3.3. Orientation, tilt, and shading over modules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rightcontainer\">\n<h4>Unit 4: SUPPORTING STRUCTURES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>4.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">4.2. Photovoltaic installations on roofs and facades.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">4.3. Photovoltaic ground installations.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">4.4. Structural assembly for photovoltaic installations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 5: BASIC ELECTRICAL THEORY FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>5.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">5.2. DC systems.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">5.3. AC systems.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">5.4. Examples of PV systems.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">5.5. Protection.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">5.6. Wiring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Exam<\/strong>: test with 25 questions\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#inicio2\">Top \u2191<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"centcontainer\">\n<h3 style=\"padding: 16px 0px;\"><strong><a id=\"module2\"><\/a>Module 2. GRID-CONNECTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer\">\n<h4>Unit 1: GRID-CONNECTED PV INVERTERS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>1.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">1.2. DC\/DC converter.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">1.3. DC\/AC converter: inverters.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">1.4. Electrical isolation.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">1.5. Grid management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 2. GRID-CONNECTED PV POWER PLANTS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>2.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.2. Types of photovoltaic plants.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.3. Energy production of a grid-connected photovoltaic installation.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.4. Power losses in photovoltaic plants.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.5. Project for a grid-connected photovoltaic plant.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.6. Photovoltaic solar farms.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.7. Dynamic support and grid management of PV plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 3: DESIGN OF GRID-CONNECTED PV POWER PLANTS: EXAMPLES<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>3.1. 100 kW PV installation on a 50m x 20m roof.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">3.2. 60 kW PV installation with a central inverter and string inverters.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">3.3. 17 kW c-Si PV plant in the ETSID.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">3.4. 3.3 kW a-Si PV plant in the ETSID.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">3.5. 45 kW PV installation with string inverters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Exam: Project - DESIGN OF A 12 kW PV SYSTEM<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>1. Project description<\/li>\n \t<li>2. PSH<\/li>\n \t<li>3. Layout of the PV field<\/li>\n \t<li>4. Characteristics of the electrical installation\n<ul>\n \t<li>4.1. Operating conditions of photovoltaic modules.<\/li>\n \t<li>4.2. Inverter selection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>5. Wiring\n<ul>\n \t<li>5.1. DC wiring<\/li>\n \t<li>5.2. AC wiring<\/li>\n \t<li>5.3. Total losses due to wiring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>6. Protections<\/li>\n \t<li>7. Calculation of the energy yielding.\n<ul>\n \t<li>7.1. Values for the poor quality scenario.<\/li>\n \t<li>7.2. Values for the conservative scenario.<\/li>\n \t<li>7.3. Values for the optimistic scenario.<\/li>\n \t<li>7.4. Summary of the most important values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rightcontainer\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/seguidor-solar-tres-modulos-140-Wpk-sensores-control-inclinacion-orientacion.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"690\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: right; color: #999; font-size: 14px;\">Solar tracker with three 140 Wpk modules and sensors for inclination and orientation control<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#inicio2\">Top \u2191<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"centcontainer\">\n<h3 style=\"padding: 16px 0px;\"><strong><a id=\"module3\"><\/a>Module 3. OFF-GRID PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer\">\n<h4>Unit 1: INTRODUCTION TO STAND-ALONE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS.<\/h4>\n<h4>Unit 2: COMPONENTS IN STAND-ALONE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>2.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.2. Topologies and specifications for off-grid photovoltaic systems.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.3. Loads.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.4. Inverters.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.5. Photovoltaic field.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.6. Charge regulators.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.7. Batteries.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">2.8. Electrical installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ramas-sobre-paneles-solares-fotovoltaicos.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: right; color: #999; font-size: 14px;\">Simulation of the partial shading with branches and leaves on the photovoltaic solar panels during the acquisition of I-V curves with the Amprobe SOLAR 4000<\/p>\n\n<h4>Unit 3: ELECTROCHEMICAL ACCUMULATORS IN STAND-ALONE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>3.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">3.2. Operation of an electrochemical accumulator.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">3.3. Voltages in a lead-acid battery.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">3.4. Battery capacity.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">3.5. Battery charging: charging with constant voltage (U); charging with constant current (IA); charging with constant current and voltage (UI); charging with growing voltage (WA).<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">3.6. Charging batteries in photovoltaic systems.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">3.7. Lithium-ion batteries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 4: DESIGN OF STAND-ALONE PV SYSTEM: ANALYSIS OF THE WORTH MONTH.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>4.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">4.2. Calculation of the photovoltaic field.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">4.3. Circuit currents.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">4.4. Battery design.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">4.5. Charge regulator selection (PWM and MPPT types).<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">4.6 Verifying the design with the Ah approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rightcontainer\">\n<h4>Unit 5: DESIGN OF 12 V 900 W STAND-ALONE PV SYSTEMS.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>5.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">5.2. Study on system consumptions.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">5.3. Selecting the sinusoidal output inverter.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">5.4. Photovoltaic field design.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">5.5. Battery selection.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">5.6. Selection of PWM charge regulator.\n<ul>\n \t<li>5.6.1. Verification of the photovoltaic field design with PWM charge regulator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>5.7. Selection of a MPPT charge regulator.\n<ul>\n \t<li>5.7.1 Other configurations of the photovoltaic field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>5.8 Calculation of wire cross-sections with PWM regulator.\n<ul>\n \t<li>5.8.1 Wiring DC load.<\/li>\n \t<li>5.8.2 Wiring AC loads.<\/li>\n \t<li>5.8.3 Wiring photovoltaic generators, battery, and converters.<\/li>\n \t<li>5.8.4 Installation diagram and protections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>5.9. Analysis of losses due to MPPT regulator .<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">5.10. Comparison of losses due to wiring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 6 - Exam: Project - DESIGN OF 24 V 900 W STAND-ALONE PV SYSTEMS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>6.1. Introduction.<\/li>\n \t<li>6.2. Study of energies in the system. Design of the PV field<\/li>\n \t<li>6.3. Calculation of wire cross-sections with PWM regulator\n<ul>\n \t<li>6.3.1. DC loads.<\/li>\n \t<li>6.3.2. AC loads.<\/li>\n \t<li>6.3.3. Photovoltaic generator<\/li>\n \t<li>6.3.4. Battery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>6.4. Characteristics of the system components\n<ul>\n \t<li>6.4.1. Battery.<\/li>\n \t<li>6.4.2. PWM charge controller.<\/li>\n \t<li>6.4.3. Inverter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>6.5. Design of the installation with a MPPT controller\n<ul>\n \t<li>6.5.1. Installation with A-75 module.<\/li>\n \t<li>6.5.2. Installation with a-Si module EPV52.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>6.6. Summary of the installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 7: PV PUMPING SYSTEMS.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>7.1 Components of photovoltaic pumping systems.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">7.2 Applications and classification of photovoltaic pumping systems.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">7.3 Types of pumps.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">7.4 AC motors and DC in photovoltaic pumping systems.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">7.5 Electronic converters in photovoltaic pumping system.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">7.6 Sizing of photovoltaic pumping system..<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"padding-top: 16px;\">7.7 Analysis of photovoltaic pumps with different hydraulic cycles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Unit 8: SELF-CONSUMPTION GRID-CONNECTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>8.1. Introduction<\/li>\n \t<li>8.2. Characteristics of the installation\n<ul>\n \t<li>8.2.1. Solution 1: Stand-Alone System<\/li>\n \t<li>8.2.2. Solution 2: grid-connected system\n<ul>\n \t<li>8.2.2.1. Case 1: Yearly net-balance<\/li>\n \t<li>8.2.2.2. Case 2: Monthly net-balance (without network access charge)<\/li>\n \t<li>8.2.2.3. Case 3: Monthly net-balance with network access charge<\/li>\n \t<li>8.2.2.4. Case 4: Self-consumption with zero-feed-in controller (without batteries)<\/li>\n \t<li>8.2.2.5. Case 5: Self-consumption with batteries and a zero-feed-in controller<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>8.2.3. Comparison of results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Exam: Project - DESIGN OF 24 V 900 W STAND-ALONE PV SYSTEMS<\/strong>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#inicio2\">Top \u2191<\/a><\/p>\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cursofotovoltaica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/optimizador-de-potencia-solarmagic-y-diodo-bloqueo-positivo-solarmagic.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"477\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: right; color: #999; font-size: 14px;\">SolarMagic power optimizer and blocking diode in the positive pole of the string<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#inicio2\">Top \u2191<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"centcontainer\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 20px 0px 20px 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: #004170;\"><a id=\"motivation\"><\/a>Understand our motivation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"leftcontainer\">\n\nPhotovoltaic energy will be part of the sustainable energy mix that all countries adopt to stop climate change.\n\nWe have been teaching in the university since 1991, We began working in the photovoltaic sector around the year 2000 (R&amp;D activities since 1999 and training courses since 2002). We maintain excellent relations with companies in the sector \u2013 many of whom employ our former students \u2013 and we aim to offer the best available photovoltaic energy training.\n\nOur courses are very practical and enriched with the consultations we receive from our students all over the world.\n\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rightcontainer\">\n\nPhotovoltaic technology enables us to propose installations that range from mega photovoltaic plants that can cover part of the energy needs of many countries, to small electrification installations in developing countries that enable people to recharge mobile phones; facilitate school access to the internet; supply water in a sustainable way; or electrify a hospital so that medicines and vaccines can be refrigerated.\n\nWe provide you with the skills necessary to work with an energy model that leaves the best possible legacy and sends society a clear message of what kind of world we want to build.\n\nTo dedicate yourself to photovoltaic energy, as a trainer or as a professional, is much more than an occupation: we are showing the world a lucid way of seeing and thinking.\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#inicio2\">Top \u2191<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-361","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Introduction to Photovoltaic Power Systems Course - Polytechnic University of Valencia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The UPV Lifelong Learning Centre training course \u2018INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS\u2019 introduces the use of photovoltaic (PV) energy in grid-connected and stand-alone systems. 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