The Department of Electrical Engineering is delighted to announce the commencement of the value-added course on ‘Solar PV Systems (Design, Installation, and Assessment).
Implementing a solar power system involves a strategic progression from technical design to physical installation and performance optimization. The design phase focuses on site-specific variables like irradiance levels and shading, ensuring the system—whether monocrystalline or polycrystalline—is sized to meet load demands. Installation requires precision in mounting and electrical integration, adhering to safety standards like grounding and surge protection. Once operational, performance is tracked through the Performance Ratio (PR), which measures the actual yield against theoretical capacity. Factors such as panel tilt, temperature coefficients, and regular maintenance directly influence the system's efficiency. By converting photons into electrons via the photovoltaic effect, these systems provide a sustainable, decentralized energy source that reduces carbon footprints and operational costs.
This course is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs): SDG-04 (Quality Education), SDG-07 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG-13 (Climate Action).
Hence, this course on "Solar PV Systems (Design, Installation, and Assessment)" will help students of any stream gain the skills needed to pursue careers in solar PV design, installation, maintenance, and techno-economic analysis-based Industry 4.0.
In this reference, our department is pleased to offer a value-added course to the students of Integral University. The course shall be conducted through Google Meet and physical mode (both) for 30 hours with five days of classes per week.
Dr. Mohammad Atif Siddiqui, Head, Department of EE, Integral University