A course by industry experts

Kabir - Lead, Design Engr, EM-ONE; Olu - Country Mgr, Husk; Liadi - Lead, Engr Mgmt, Westa-Solar; Ifeanyi - CEO, GVE; Dr Tajudeen - MD, Rana World; Chris - Ops Mgr, GVE; Jennifer - Ops Mgr, Husk.

What You'll Learn

This course equips STEM and non-STEM middle and senior management professionals with the skills and knowledge to understand how solar works and analyze solar project from development to deployment, regardless of their background or industry.

  • Describe how a PV works and identify the technologies involved from design to commissioning

  • Analyze solar system design output documents for a commercial and industrial (>50 Kwp) solar project using baseline standards

  • Compare and evaluate solar project procurement and deployment plans for a commercial solar project, identifying areas of risk

  • Identify the key jobs and technical/logistical challenges at each stage of project deployment

  • Demonstrate an appreciation for the project developer's challenges in completing each stage.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome Video

    2. Learning Objectives

    3. Introduce Yourself

    4. Listen to Dan talk about His Transition Journey

    1. Meet Peter

    2. Overview of the Course

    3. Solar Project Deployment: Industry Expert Share Insight

    4. Technology that Enables Solar to Work

    5. Augmented Reality Experience of Solar Technology

    6. Identify the items in the Augmented Reality

    7. Illustration of Solar in a Home

    8. Knowledge Checks

    1. Fash Fuel Station Part 1

    2. Overview Project Lifecycle for an EPC

    3. Fash Fuel Station Part 2

    4. Project Development

    5. Site and Load Assessment

    6. A Load Profile Document

    7. Walkthrough Site Report Document

    8. In-depth Overview of Single Line Diagram

    9. Final Phase of Project development

    10. Proposal and High Level Systems Design

    11. Project Financing

    12. The BOQ Document

    13. Consideration for Tier 1 Products

    14. BOQ Document Walkthrough

    15. Tier 1 Products

    16. Fash Fuel Station Part 3

    17. Procurement

    18. Challenges with Procurement

    19. Roles and Responsibilities on a Solar Project

    20. Challenges of the Project Owner

    21. Expert Insights: Key Factors to Evaluate During a Solar Site Visit

    22. 360 Virtual Reality Experience of a Site

    23. Module Summary

    24. Evaluate a BOQ

    25. Additional Content - Cable Routing

    1. Bigger Size System

    2. Learning Objectives

    3. Askey Factory Part 1

    4. Next Steps in the Project Development Process

    5. Comparison of Site Audits for Bigger Size System

    6. This is Key

    7. Key Considerations in Reviewing a Site Survey Report

    8. System Design Considerations

    9. Fash Fuel vs Askey Factory solar System

    10. Battery Viability in Solar Systems: Expert Perspectives from Engr. Dr. Tajudeen & Olu

    11. Battery Viability in Solar Systems: Insights from Ifeanyi and Liadi

    12. Pros and Cons of Batteries in Solar Energy Systems

    13. Askey Factory Part 2

    14. Site data and Design

    15. Key Output from the Design

    16. Savings and Financial Models

    17. Analyzing a Sample BOQ Document

    18. Contract Type

    19. Evaluating PPA with Baselines

    20. Customer Push back and Benchmarks

    21. Reviewing a PPA

    22. Cost Drivers and Navigating Vendors

    23. A Procurement Horror Story

    24. Askey Factory Part 3

    25. Commissioning a Solar System

    26. Analyzing the PPA and System Design Based on Your Expertise and Solar Knowledge

    27. Summary

    28. Additional Resource Source for Tier 1

    29. Additional Resource Lifetime of Solar

    1. Load Profile Analysis

    2. BOQ Analysis

    1. Introduction to Mini Grids

    2. Ikuku Community Part 1

    3. Learning Objective

    4. Mini Grid Project Development

    5. Site Selection Process

    6. Load Audit for Mini Grids

    7. Load and Site Report

    8. Review of Site Assessment Report

    9. Mini Grid design to commissioning and key players

    10. Project Design and Bench Marks

    11. Design to Match the Load Audit

    12. Tariffs

    13. Cost of Power Benchmark in Energy Projects

    14. Knowledge Check

    15. Ikuku Community Part 2

    16. Procurement Red Flags

    17. Procurement Challenges in Mini Grids

    18. Local Logistic Challenges

    19. Procurement Benchmarks

    20. Commissioning Mini Grids

    21. Maintenance and Operations tactics

    22. Maintenance and Procurement

    23. Challenges Faced by Operations Managers in Mini Grid Projects

    24. Outsourcing vs In-house - Expert Opinion

    25. PPA Analysis

    26. Summary Mini grid

    27. Evaluating 36kWp, 102kWp, 365kWp

    28. Final Insight

About this course

  • 110 lessons

FAQ

  • When is the course starting?

    Once you make payment, you will be given access to the course within 24 hours.

  • What is the Structure of the course?

    This course utilizes online self-paced learning with community interactive sessions. You'll engage with the course materials and other learners on this online platform.

  • What do I need for the AR and VR experience

    For the Virtual Reality (VR) experience, you will need to purchase a Virtual Reality (VR) box, or you can view from your mobile device. These devices allow you to insert your smartphone, providing an immersive VR experience. By participating in both AR and VR activities throughout the course, you'll gain a unique and immersive perspective on solar energy concepts and systems.

  • Who do I contact when having issues

    You can also send us an email [email protected]

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