Main Topics Covered
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
