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Hello Solar Energy Enthusiast! My goal is to make sure you will enjoy this course! Since you are reading this, it means you are looking for a reliable source of information related to grid-tied solar energy systems: Through this course, I will share with you my extensive knowledge and experience. And lucky you! Through this course you will get a condensed version of all the fundamentals you need to be aware of. I have included several short multiple choice questions, though which you can self-test whether you have absorbed the knowledge adequately throughout the course. And to spice it up, we will also take numerous virtual excursions to websites of manufacturers of different components of your solar system. Through this approach, we makes sure that we bridge the following gaps: We make sure that you get the relevant and unbiased knowledge from an experienced professionalYou have the possibility to test your knowledge and freely browse through the content of the course as per your preferencesWe will bridge the gap between theory & real-life examples by reviewing numerous product options which you might come across as you will be shopping for your system componentsI am glad you are interested in this course: It will teach you all the relevant knowledge, without any 'fluff', and includes several brief multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge. I have created this course for you, fueled by my academic background in Renewable Energy Engineering and extensive field experience in the design and installation of PV Energy Systems. You are getting a very good deal: I will summarize for you all that I have learned over the years, and all you have to do is push the button and starting soaking up the information. Lucky you! During this course, we will review and learn about the following topics: The five pillars of a grid tied solar energy system with battery energy storageThe controllers and hardware included in the systemThe difference between DC-coupled and AC-coupled PV systemsThe functioning of an automatic transfer switch in a grid tied solar energy system with generator supportEnergy storage for use during power outagesSolar self-consumption and battery energy storageThe fundamental operation principles of an electrochemical cellCell versus battery structuresThe lead-based battery family including the gel, absorbed glass mat and flooded battery typesThe lithium-based battery family, including the lithium polymer and the lithium iron phosphate LiFePO4 chemistriesThe differences between series and parallel wiring of battery banksExamples of different battery voltages and designsHow to carry out a simple yet complete financial comparison between the available battery optionsCalculation examples of real-life batteries and their lifetime operation costsHow to compare different makes, models and chemistries of batteries with a single valueExamples of industrial grade flooded lead acid batteries with extended lifetimesFinancial comparison of lithium [LiFePO4] batteries versus AGM and FLA lead batteriesThe options for turnkey energy storage systemsThe differences between the main makes and models available on the marketThe blue print of a typical turnkey energy storage system in a grid tied solar energy system with individual inverters, solar chargers and electric vehicle chargingThe design considerations for turnkey ESSPrice ranges for the conventional system optionsAnalysis of a real-life energy storage system, the performance parameters and warranty termsThe main outline of this course is as follows: Grid Tied Energy Storage System [ESS]Complete System Blue PrintControllers and Component InteractionsSystem Operation and Configuration OptionsAutomatic Transfer Switches - ExcursionAvailable Battery OptionsThe Electrochemical CellSeries Versus Parallel ConfigurationLead Acid Battery TypesLithium Battery OptionsBattery Voltage Options - ExcursionFinancial Comparison and CalculationsCarry out the apples-to-apples battery comparisonAbsorbed Glass Mat & Golf Cart BatteriesLithium Ferro Phosphate & Lead Acid ModelsIndustrial Grade Lead Acid Batteries - ExcursionTurnkey Energy Storage SystemsThe Essential Components and Configuration OptionsSystem Design ConsiderationsThe Powerwall 2 - ExcursionTake action now! Educate yourself by staring this course, so that you will be able to make well-informed decisions for your system. TIP: Udemy offers a very generous refund policy in case the course content turns out different than expected. See you soon! JesseJesse GorterRenewable an Sustainable Energy Engineer, Master of EngineeringMechanical Engineer, Energy Technology, Bachelor of Engineering
