Main Topics Covered
Introduction to Renewable Energy
Meaning of renewable energy
Types: Solar, Wind, Hydro, Biomass, etc.
Advantages of renewable energy
Energy Storage Technologies
Meaning of energy storage
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Types of batteries
Lead-acid and Lithium-ion batteries
Applications of battery storage
Battery Identification, Testing and Connection
Battery voltage (V), current (A), Ah and Wh
Battery identification
Voltage testing using a multimeter
Series and parallel battery connections
Battery safety and maintenance
Solar Energy Fundamentals
Introduction to solar energy
Working principle of solar PV systems
Solar panels, charge controllers, batteries and inverters
Applications and advantages of solar energy
Solar Radiation and Solar Resource Assessment
Meaning of solar radiation
Direct and diffuse solar radiation
Solar irradiance
Solar energy availability
Solar resource assessment
Factors affecting solar panel performance
