
SEDA Malaysia Grid-Connected Photovoltaic (GCPV) Systems Design Course

SEDA Malaysia Grid-Connected Photovoltaic (GCPV) Systems Design Course
The course is based on the manual: “Grid-Connected Photovoltaic (GCPV) Design Course”. To successfully complete the course, each participant must show that they are competent in all skills and tasks as defined by this training course. All participants are required to obtain and use only original copies of the training materials.
The assessment of the participant includes:
- active participation in exercises conducted in the class during the 8 days training course;
- active participation in the practical/ physical work conducted during the 7 days training course; and
- completion of assignments and exercises which must be submitted upon request by the
trainers.
Target Audience
Duration
Certification
SEDA Malaysia
Pre-Requisite
Pre-requisites for Course Admittance Pre-requisites for participants:
- age above 21 years of age;
- minimum Diploma in Engineering / Engineering Technology or Degree (BSc.) in Science Physics / Applied Physics / Industrial Physics or equivalent as recognized by SEDA Malaysia; and
- proficient in English.
Programme Opportunities
This course is offered to those who want to:
- Learn and enhance knowledge about grid-connected solar PV systems.
- Design Grid-Connected PV systems which include solar PV modules, inverter and associated equipment that is suitable for Malaysia climate condition.
(Note: the electrical connection between the inverter to the electricity supply (AC side) can only be undertaken by licensed electricians issued by Suruhanjaya Tenaga).
Extra
GCPV Systems Design Course
As a minimum all course participants should have the following skills:
- some knowledge of safe work practices;
- mathematics for solving standard problems; and
- reading for comprehending technical subject matter.
All course participants must be able to read, understand and converse comfortably in English. It is preferred that the participants already have knowledge and skills in:
- electricity, electrical terms and common formula;
- working knowledge of tools and meters used in the installation and maintenance of
electrical systems; and - basic customer education and service practices.
Although having these skills is preferred, the participants can learn these skills during the course or with extra work prior to attending the course.
SEDA Malaysia
This course is offered to those who want to:
- Learn and enhance knowledge about grid-connected solar PV systems.
- Design Grid-Connected PV systems which include solar PV modules, inverter and associated equipment that is suitable for Malaysia climate condition.
(Note: the electrical connection between the inverter to the electricity supply (AC side) can only be undertaken by licensed electricians issued by Suruhanjaya Tenaga).
Pre-requisites for Course Admittance Pre-requisites for participants:
- age above 21 years of age;
- minimum Diploma in Engineering / Engineering Technology or Degree (BSc.) in Science Physics / Applied Physics / Industrial Physics or equivalent as recognized by SEDA Malaysia; and
- proficient in English.
A. Fundamental of Solar PV Technology
Chapter 1: SAFETY PRACTICES
Chapter 2: BASIC ELECTRICITY
Chapter 3: INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
Chapter 4: BASIC SOLAR ENGINEERING
Chapter 5: PHOTOVOLTAICS TECHNOLOGY
Chapter 6: MOUNTING SYSTEMS
Chapter 7: OTHER BALANCE OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Chapter 8: END OF LIFE ISSUES
Chapter 9: CONCEPTS IN LIGHTNING PROTECTION
B. Design & Sizing of GCPV System
Chapter 1: GRID-CONNECTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
Chapter 2: GRID INTERACTIVE INVERTER
Chapter 3: DIMENSIONING OF PV ARRAY
Chapter 4: SIZING WITH STRING OR CENTRAL INVERTER
Chapter 5: SIZING WITH MICRO-INVERTER
Chapter 6: SIZING WITH DC POWER OPTIMISER
Chapter 7: SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION
GCPV Systems Design Course
As a minimum all course participants should have the following skills:
- some knowledge of safe work practices;
- mathematics for solving standard problems; and
- reading for comprehending technical subject matter.
All course participants must be able to read, understand and converse comfortably in English. It is preferred that the participants already have knowledge and skills in:
- electricity, electrical terms and common formula;
- working knowledge of tools and meters used in the installation and maintenance of
electrical systems; and - basic customer education and service practices.
Although having these skills is preferred, the participants can learn these skills during the course or with extra work prior to attending the course.
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