Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics - This event has already finished
BRE Watford
One Day Course
Why attend?
- Identify the main drivers behind solar photovoltaic
- Understand what solar photovoltaic systems are capable of
- Identify the main types of solar photovoltaic systems and the basic principles of operation
- Make a valued judgement on the suitability of solar photovoltaics for a given situation
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The aim for this course is to give course attendees the basic introduction and knowledge to make a fundamental assessment of the suitability of photovoltaics and use that knowledge to be able to investigate the possibilities further and hold reasoned conversations with suppliers about the technology. At the end of the course delegates will be able to:
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Define the main aims of solar photovoltaics and the need for energy efficiency and conservation.
- Identify the main drivers behind solar photovoltaic
- Understand what solar photovoltaic systems are capable of
- Identify the main types of solar photovoltaic systems and the basic principles of operation
- Recognise the advantages and disadvantages of solar photovoltaic
- Make a valued judgement on the suitability of solar photovoltaics for a given situation
- Recognise when more technical information and or advice is needed
Event programme
- Energy Basics - What is a solar photovoltaic system designed to do?
- When can solar photovoltaics be their most effective
- Understand the upcoming feed in tariff (FIT)
- What planning and other regulations need to be considered
- Solar photovoltaic standard layouts including
- AC circuits
- DC circuits
- Mounting options
- Modules
- Strings
- Arrays
- Inverters
- For each of the above, the following will be covered
- Principles of operation
- Basic design & integration (an overview)
- Site requirements (positioning/Ac installation suitability/roof structure etc)
- Energy effectiveness (payback & £'s spent offset against carbon output)
- Relative efficiencies of cell types
- Planning, MCS, Grants and Financial Support
- Summary of most effective systems, Q+A
Candidates should at the end of the day feel confident to be able to start thinking about specifying solar photovoltaics and be able to discuss the project with renewable technology manufacturers/suppliers without fear of being railroaded to a technology or particular system, which may not be wholly appropriate.
Cost
- £250 + VAT
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Intended audience
M & E Contractors, Owners, Directors, Sole traders, Managers, Facilities and Building Managers, Building Services Engineers, Engineers of Building Services companies and those who require a basic understanding of the renewable technologies currently available in the UK.
How to apply
Download and complete the booking form and send it back by post or email. Post to: BRE Training, BRE, Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Herts, WD25 9XX Email:train@bre.co.uk
What happens next?
We will then respond with full details of confirmation of training dates and joining instructions.
For more information:
BRE Training
train@bre.co.uk
01923 664829
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