Main Topics Covered

1. Introduction to Renewable Energy

  • Meaning and concept of renewable energy
  • Types of renewable energy:
    • Solar Energy
    • Wind Energy
    • Hydropower
    • Biomass Energy
    • Geothermal Energy
  • Advantages of renewable energy
  • Importance of renewable energy for sustainable development

2. Energy Storage Technologies

  • Meaning and importance of energy storage
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Different types of batteries
  • Lead-acid batteries
  • Lithium-ion batteries
  • Applications of battery energy storage
  • Advantages and limitations of different battery technologies

3. Battery Identification, Testing and Connection

  • Understanding battery specifications:
    • Voltage (V)
    • Current (A)
    • Capacity (Ah)
    • Energy (Wh)
  • Battery identification and rating
  • Measuring battery voltage using a multimeter
  • Series battery connection
  • Parallel battery connection
  • Battery safety precautions
  • Battery maintenance practices

4. Solar Energy Fundamentals

  • Introduction to solar energy
  • Working principle of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems
  • Main components of a solar PV system:
    • Solar Panels
    • Charge Controllers
    • Batteries
    • Inverters
  • Applications of solar energy
  • Advantages of solar energy

5. Solar Radiation and Solar Resource Assessment

  • Meaning of solar radiation
  • Direct solar radiation
  • Diffuse solar radiation
  • Solar irradiance
  • Solar energy availability
  • Solar resource assessment
  • Factors affecting solar panel performance:
    • Sunlight intensity
    • Temperature
    • Shading
    • Dust and dirt
    • Panel orientation and tilt angle
    • Weather conditions