Course curriculum
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[L1] Welcome, Introduction and Course Tips
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{L2] Cell Vs. Module
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[Q2] The Open Circuit Voltage of a PV module
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[L3} Series Vs. Parallel
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[Q3] Let's wire up a PV array!
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[L4] Solar Calculator Example
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[L5] Partial Shading of a PV Module
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[Q5] Partial Shading and how to place your PV Module[s]
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[L6] Bypass diodes in your PV Module
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[L7] Voltage & Amperage
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[Q7] Voltage & Amperage
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[L8] Power, Voltage & Current
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[Q8] The relationship between Power, Voltage and Current
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[L9] Watthours & Amphours [Phone]
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[Q9] How Powerfull is your Charger?
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[L10] Watthours and Amphours [Vehicle]
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[Q10] Let's charge your Electric Vehicle!
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[L11] Alternating Vs. Direct Current
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[Q11] The Cycles of Alternating Current [AC]
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[L12] How AC is made: Magnets and Conductors
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[L01] The American Wire Gauge
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{Q01] Wire & Gauge Sizes
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[L02] The Metric Wiring System
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[Q02] Convert from Metric to AWG wire sizes
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[L03] Solar PV Connectors: MC4's
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[Q03] Male Vs. Female Connectors
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[L04] The PV Wire Crimping Tool
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[L05] The Ingress Protection Rating [IP]
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[Q05] Liquids Vs. Solids Ingress Protection Rating
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[L06] Where to find the IP rating for your PV Module
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[L07] Fuses and How They Are Rated
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[Q07] Series Vs. Parallel
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[L08] Fuses and Fuse Holders
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[L09] Inside the DC Breaker
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[Q09] Instantaneous Vs. Slow Tripping Current
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[L10] The DC Arc Extinguishing Chamber
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[Q10] The extinguishing process
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[L11] DC Breakers: An online excursion
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[L12] Photovoltaic Combiner Boxes
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[L13] Earth & Grounding Principles
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[Q13] The Grounding System
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[L14] Grounding Connections on PV Modules
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[L15] Section Wrap Up
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Course Details
- $49.99
- 43 lessons
- 1.5 hours of video content
Grid Tied Course Modules
All available modules
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Grid-Tied Module 1
Course • 44 lessonsThrough this module we will learn about the different options you have between the types of solar panels, the latest developments in the industry, and what kind of performance you can expect between the different technologies.
$49.99
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Grid-Tied Module 2
Course • 43 lessonsDifferent configuration options for your solar system and how to deal with partial shading. Basics concepts explained including Amphours and Watthours, wire sizing, junction boxes, solar breakers and fuses.
$49.99
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Grid-Tied Module 3
Course • 31 lessonsHow solar charge controllers work, their different optimization algorithms, and the true value of understanding the IV Curve of your solar panel. Hybrid inverters, Anti-Islanding Protection, Grid Meters and the different compensation models.
$49.99
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Grid-Tied Module 4
Course • 34 lessonsBlueprints and the different functionalities of Energy Storage Systems. Different battery chemistries and the advantages they bring to you, including calculation examples of how you can carry out financial comparisons between the different options.
$49.99
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Grid-Tied Module 5
Course • 1 lesson-- COMING SOON! -- In-depth calculations regarding your expected PV array[s] energy generation capacity: Tilt, Orientation, Azimuth, Voltage drop, Wire sizes, etc.
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Grid-Tied Module 6
Course • 1 lesson-- COMING SOON! -- Advanced course module: Brand, type and model selection of the components for your system: PV modules, mounting frames, Inverters, Junction boxes, etc.