SOLAR POWER PLANT DESIGN

SYLLABUS :

1.Solar Radiation :

• Irradiation and PeakSun Hours
• Solar Radiation Data
• Sunpath Diagram
• Defining the Position of the Sun
• Solar Altitude
• Geometric Effects
• Tilting Solar Modules
• Magnetic North & True North

2.Connection of PV Module(Series and Parallel Circuit) :

• SeriesCircuits
• Parallel Circuits
• Combining Series & Parallel Circuits
• Understanding Cell Connection
• Array

3.PV Cells Selection and Sizing :

• Introduction
• Characteristics of a Solar Cell
• Power Characteristics of a Solar Cell
• Fill factor and Equivalent Solar cell Circuit
• STC and NOCT
• Factors Which Affect the Performance of Solar Cells
• Types of Solar Cells
• Manufacture of Silicon Solar Cells
• Commercial Modules v ElectricaI Protection
• Module Realibility

4.Inverters Selection and Sizing(Grid Connection and Off Grid) :

• Purpose of inverters
• Grid-Connected Inverters vs. Stand-Alone Inverters
• Types of Grid-Connected inverters: Introduction
• Isolated Inverters
• Types of Inverters - PV to Inverter Interface
• Inverter Protection Systems
• Power Quality
• Monitoring
• Inverter Products For Use In India

5.Module Mounting Systems :

• Introduction
• Calculating the Wind Loading of the Solar Array
• Roof Mounted Systems
• Systems
• PV Array Row Spacing
• Ground Mounted Systems

6.Solar Power Plant Balance of System :

• Introduction
• Cabling
• Array String Protection and Disconnect Switches
• Lightning Protection
• Array Junction Box
• PVMain Disconnection Devices
• Metering
• System Monitoring: Local and/or Web Based Display

7.Energy Efficiency and Calculation :

• Introduction
• Energy Efficiency Measures
• Overview of Passive Solar Design Principles

8.Solar power Plant Site Survey & Assessment :

• Introduction
• Undertaking a Site Assessment
• Choosing a PV Module
• Choosing an Inverter
• Choosing a Mounting System Type
• Determining the Maximum Number of Modules That Can Fit on a Roof

9.Matching Array and Inverter Sizing :

• Matching The PV Array ToThe Voltage Specifications of An Inverter
• Matching the PVArray to the Inverter's Current Rating
• Matching the PVArray to the Inverter's Power Rating
• Summary of Calculations for Matching Array and Inverter

10.Solar Power Plant System Protection :

• Determining the Protection Equipment and Switching
• PV Array Maximum Voltage
• Circuit Protection: Over-Current
• Disconnection Devices
• System Earthing
• Connecting the System to the Grid

11.System Losses of Solar Power Plant :

• Determining the Size of the DC and AC Cables
• Losses in a Grid-Connected PV System

12.Solar Power System Yield Performance(Energy Guarantee) :

• What Determines the Energy of a System
• Calculating the Energy Yield for a PV Grid-Connected System
• Specific Yield
• Performance Ratio
• CUF Calculation

13.Plant Installation And Commissioning :

• IEC Standards
• Equipment Selection-Warranties
• Installation Preparation
• Equipment Installation
• Monitoring Equipment
• Commissioning
• System Documentation
• System Installation & Pre-Commissioning Checklist
• Commissioning Test Sheets

14.Maintenance And Troubleshooting :

• System Maintenance
• Troubleshooting

15.Megawatt Solar Plant System :

• Introduction
• Preliminary Planning
• Designing a Large PV Grid Connect System
• What Array/Inverter Configuration Should Be Selected?
• Monitoring

16.Costing and Tendering Of Solar Power Plant :

• Introduction
• Simple Payback
• Life Cycle Costing
• Determining Costs Associated with the Whole PV System
• Valuing a PV System

17.Smart Grid/Net Metering :

• Smart Grid
• Smart Meters
• PVsyst, meteonorm, Google sketchup