The EE216S  intensive training course is designed to teach individuals how to use various PV system performance & production software programs such as PVsyst, PV*SOL, Bluesol, Helioscope, PVWatts, & PVGIS. production & performance simulation, 3D scenes creation, shading analysis, system optimization, production reports preparation, system design will be taught. This course includes 20 hours of online-live training , a course outline, examples, exercises, quizzes, assignments, final project, final exam and a certificate of completion.

Topics
1. PVsyst software (utility-interactive, standalone, & plumbing systems simulation)
2. 3D Modeling using PVsyst
3. PVWatts (utility-interactive & standalone systems simulation)
4. PVGIS (utility-interactive systems simulation)
5. Case Studies

Pre-requisites:

Solar PV Mastery Package Training Program

Assignment of course grade:

The grade will be based on the weighted index as shown below.
Homework . . . . . . . . . 15 % (2 Hours)
Quizzes . . . . . . . . . 15 %
Project .. . . . . . . . . 20 % (2 Hours)
Final Exam . . . . . . . . 50 % (1 Hour)
* 3 quizzes + 3 Assignments+ 1 project + 1 final exam

Course Pass Grade: 80%

Target Audience
Design Engineers, Project engineers, teachers, Engineering and science students.

Required hardware

Participants should bring a laptop that runs under Windows or Mac, internet access, and a scientific calculator.

Certificate

All certificates will be granted after achieving at least 80% grade. Certificates will be issued by GIEE USA after finishing the course and passing all requirements.

Important Note: Students who do not pass 80% can retake the final exam after paying $30 exam fee.