iPLON Training: Solar Photovoltaic Systems – Design and Engineering

iPLON GmbH, Germany, in association with Energy Alternatives India (EAI), conducted a two day training workshop on the 20th and 21st of July 21, 2011 at The Raintree Hotel, Chennai. The workshop titled “Solar Photovoltaic Systems – Design and Engineering” covered a wide range of topics related to Solar PV power plants with emphasis on monitoring systems.
The topics covered during the workshop were:

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

• Introduction to Solar Energy and PV Systems
• PV Systems Grid-Tie vs. Off-grid
• Inverters – String inverters Vs. Central inverters
• Online sizing and performance tools

SYSTEM DESIGN

• Solar Site Survey and analysis
• Site factors that affect performance
• Sizing the PV System, using manual and online tools

PROJECT ROLLOUT

• Typical issues

SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

• Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Performance Monitoring and Safety (AC & DC)

TYPICAL MAINTENANCE ISSUES RELATED TO

• Cables and connectors
• Fuses Inverters
• Grid
• Construction
• System Damages

Madhavan Nampoothiri, our Senior Consultant writes about the event here.