This course is a complete, step-by-step guide to mastering the design of a 10kW on-grid rooftop solar power plant through a real-life case study approach. It is designed to take learners from the very basics of solar rooftop design to professional-level expertise in manual calculations, component selection, and project documentation.
By combining scientific concepts with practical design methods, this course enables you to analyze, size, and optimize a rooftop solar system for maximum performance. Students will gain a deep understanding of solar components, system design principles, and energy generation estimation, preparing them for real-world solar projects and careers in the renewable energy sector.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the basic concepts of rooftop solar installation design.
- Perform manual design calculations for rooftop solar systems.
- Estimate power generation and energy yield.
- Select the right components (modules, inverters, mounting structures, cables, etc.).
- Create a complete Bill of Materials (BOM) for a 10kW rooftop project.
- Analyze site conditions, rooftop orientation, and tilt angle for maximum efficiency.
- Document a case study-based design for academic, professional, or entrepreneurial use.
Course Syllabus (Module-wise):
- Introduction to On-Grid Rooftop Solar Systems
- Basics of solar PV and on-grid systems
- Importance and applications of 10kW systems
- Manual demand estimation techniques
- Understanding daily, monthly, and annual consumption
- Sizing of solar modules
- String sizing and inverter selection
- Mounting structures and rooftop considerations
- Solar PV modules: types & performance
- Inverters: string, central, and micro-inverters
- Balance of system (BoS): cables, fuses, junction boxes
- Calculation of solar energy generation
- Performance ratio, efficiency, and losses
- CAPEX & OPEX for 10kW rooftop system
- Payback period and ROI calculations
- Step-by-step manual design
- Bill of Materials (BOM) preparation
- Final report presentation
Teaching & Learning Methods:
- Conceptual Lectures to build strong fundamentals.
- Step-by-step Manual Calculations for hands-on learning.
- Case Study-Based Learning for practical exposure.
- Assignments & Quizzes to test understanding.
- Capstone Project: Design of a complete 10kW rooftop system.
