Advance Certificate in Photovoltaic System Installer

Advance Certificate in Photovoltaic System Installer

Summary Description: Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.

Job Role

Assessing the installation site job, understanding the principle of PV system, handling installation tools & equipments, understanding functions & process of installation materials, mounting and installing the panels at customer's premises as per design & specification, and ensuring effective functioning of solar energy system after installation.

Certificate will be Awarded by

Institute of Solar Technology, A Unit of Global Advanced Training & Educational Trust, Regd. under NCT New Delhi, Govt. of India

Eligibility

  • ITI Pass
  • Minimum Educational Qualifications: 10th Pass, ITI Pass
  • Minimum age 18 years.
  • No UpperAge bar

Medium:

English, Hindi & Local Language
(Book & Online Examination in English)

Duration: 50 Hours within 1 Month


Training Methodology:

The course will be delivered in class room board work, lecture using PowerPoint, sharing of case examples, design exercises, a complete design task and PV System installation facility at institute power plant.

Training Materials:

  • FREE printed book as per Syllabus developed by National and International PV Technology Trainer & Expert
  • FREE E-Library for future study on up-to-date technology, project guide, National & International FREE Article
  • sample bill of materials, sample financial models etc.
  • Training & Learning Materials: Wall Chart, Equipment, Measuring Meters, accessories and tools for practical & demonstration only

Core Syllabus:

UnitCodeModule DetailTheoryPracticalTotal
Unit: 1 GAEM General Aspects of Energy Management
  • 1. Global and Indian Energy Scenario and Energy Policy
  • 2. State Energy Policy
  • 3. Classification of Energy Resources
  • 4. Renewable Energy Systems
  • 5. Environmental Impact of Energy Systems
303
Unit: 1 BEE Basic Electrical Engineering
  • 1. Electron theory - Structure of atom
  • 2. Methods of Electricity Produce
  • 3. Materials used for Electrical Work - Conductor, Insulators
  • 4. Electric Circuits - Voltage, Current, Resistance
  • 5. Band Theory, Conductor, Electro Motive Force (EMF)
  • 6. Ohm's Law, Measurement Units, Power, Horsepower, Energy
  • 7. Electric Circuits - Closed. Open, Short, Series, Parallel Circuit
  • 8. Circuit protection, Circuit Breaker, Fuses,
  • 9. Cable and Wire, Color coding of wires, Solar Cable,
  • 10. Golden Safety Rules, Safety & Protective Equipment, Safety sign
  • 11. Electrical Tool, Electrical Symbols
  • 12. Softe copy of Home Task submitted by every student
325
Unit: 1 PPS Physic of Photovoltaic System
  • 1. What is Solar Cell/Panel? Detail of Solar Cell - PV modules layers
  • 2. Photovoltaic Effect
  • 3. Doping Semiconductors, P-type and N-type formation
  • 4. How a Photovoltaic Cell Works
  • 5. Type of PV cell, Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline, Thin Film, Multi-junction Cells, Efficiencies,
  • 6. Generation Solar Cell - First Generation, Second Generation, Third Generation, Future Generation
  • 7. Perovskite Solar Cell, Dye-Sensitize Solar Cell, Quantum Dot (QD) Solar Cell, Organic/Plastic Solar Cell, Printable Solar Cell, Multiple Exciton Generation , Tandem Solar Cell
  • 8. Technical Specification of Solar PV module
  • 9. Fill Factor, Efficiency, Temperature Coefficients
  • 10. Application of Solar Energy
  • 11. Softe copy of Home Task submitted by every student
448
Unit: 1 SRPS Solar Resources for Photovoltaic System
  • 1. Solar Insolation, Solar Spectrum
  • 2. Average Daily Solar Radiation, PSH, PSI
  • 3. Solar Window, Location - Latitude, Insolation and Latitude
  • 4. Solar Declination angle
  • 5. solar noon, Determine solar noon
  • 6. Factors to be considered in Solar System Design
  • 7. Air Mass, GHI, DIF, DHI, DNI, Solar Maps
  • 8. Module Tilt Angle Scale
  • 9. Measurement of Sunlight Power incident on SPV Module's surface
  • 10. Significance of the Tilt Angle Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Equinox
  • 11. Summary of Solar Angles, Optimum tilt angle, Best Angle for Solar Panels
  • 12. Module Mounting Structure, Intelligent solar tracking system
  • 13. Softe copy of Home Task submitted by every student
336
Unit: 2 BoS Solar PV Balance-of-System
  • 1. Basic Components of a Solar PV System
  • 2. Switch, Disconnector, Principle factors to be considered when selecting the DC switch-disconnector
  • 3. Cable size - DC Voltage & Current in PV Systems, Rated current & voltage
  • 4. D.C. Plug and Socket Connectors - DC Isolator, DC Combiner Box, Junction Boxes, Different Parts of JB, AC isolator, AC Distribution Box
  • 5. String Fuses, Selection of Fuse, Blocking Diodes
  • 6. Earthing System, Earthing of solar plant, Calculation of earth resistance, Grounding System, Surge Protection, Lightning Protection
  • 7. Inverter - Micro, String, Central, Stand Alone, Grid Tie, Pure Sine Wave
  • 8. Measurement/metering of Electrical Power, Charge Controller - PWM, MPPT
  • 9. Mounting Structures - Roof mounted, Ground mounted, Mounting Material, Technical Specifications of mounting structure, Design Specifications, Wind Load Calculation of Mounting Structure, Foundation Selection
  • 10. Networking Cable, Synchronization for Two Power Sources
  • 11. PV Batteries, Battery capacity, Battery connection, Battery Charging Current and Battery Charging Time, Three Stage Battery Charging, Battery Selection and Sizing, What parameters MUST BE monitored? Battery Maintenance Tips, Battery Efficiency
  • 12. Softe copy of Home Task submitted by every student
8210
Unit: 2 SAP Site Assessments and Project Planing
  • 1. PV System Site Assessment
  • 2. Solar PV Site Assessment Procedure - Preliminary Solar Site Assessment, Site Access Notes
  • 3. Shading Analysis for Photovoltaic Systems - Objective and Subjective Shade, Static and Dynamic Shade, Whole and Partial Shade
  • 4. Shade and Power: The Multiplier Effect, Damage to Solar Panels
  • 5. Determine true south, Site Analysis, Sun paths, SUN PATHS DIAGRAM, Altitude and azimuth, Site Evaluation
  • 6. Softe copy of Site Assessment Report submitted by every student
224
Unit: 3 SPSW Safety for PV System Workers
  • 1. Occupational health
  • 2. Constitutional aspects of Employees' right to health, Occupational health Laws, Employees' State Insurance (ESI)
  • 3. PV Installation Safety, GENERAL SAFETY, Installation Safety, Personal Protective Equipments
  • 4. Safety Level, System Hazards and Recommendations, National Electric Code
  • 5. FirstAid Techniques During PV System Installation
  • Safety Color Coding Lebels and Tape, Marking Physical Hazards, color coding for DC circuits, IEC coding, Fire Extinguishers, Employee Health and Safety Education,
448
Unit: 3 IPS Installation of PV System
  • 1. Before going to installation - Collect Drawing & Documents, Collect Personal Safety Equipments
  • 2. IS Code of practice
  • 3. Step by step Installation, Flow up Installation Process
    • Site Survey, Leveling of Site, Leveling & Grading, Site Preparation
    • Collect SLD for DC system, DC Cable Schedule
    • Marking for Mounting Structures
    • Drilling Holes for Foundations, Pier Foundations
    • Stub & Coping, Structure Erection
    • Structure & Module Alignment
    • Collect Module and Inverter Technical detail
    • Module & Inverter Installation
    • Cable Trench Layout, DC Cable Laying & Conduit Dressing
    • DC Cable Laying
    • DC Cable Termination (SMB Work), Technical Datasheet for Junction Boxes, connectors etc.
    • Cable Laying Work (Control Room)
    • Installing Weather Stations, Earthing, Lightening protection, surge protection etc.
    • Check: Tilt Angle
    • Control Room, Collect SLD for AC system, Main AC Distribution Board SLD, HT & LT Cable Sizing Calculations and cable schedule
    • Transmission Line - Transmission Line and Bus Bar Conductor
    • Earthing Calculations for inverter and control room, Lightning protection
    • Inverter Room Equipment Layout, HT and LT panel drawing, Battery and UPS datasheets, DBR for Transmission system, Technical Datasheet for Tariff Meter
    • SCADA Architecture Single Line Diagram, Communication Cable Schedule, CCTV Architecture
  • 4. Final Drawings & Documents, labelling
  • 5. Softe copy of System Installation Documents by every student
2810
Unit: 3 SIT System Inspection, Testing, Commissioning
  • 1. SYSTEM INSPECTION
  • 2. TESTING - Mechanical completion, Electrical completion, Monitoring System
  • 3. Inspection Process
  • 4. Test Table -
    • Information about project
    • General Inspection
    • PV Module Mounting Structure & Civil Foundation
    • DC Junction Box or String Monitoring Box
    • Earthing & lightning arrestor
    • PV module
    • Inverter
    • AC Distribution Box
    • Cable identification & route inspection
    • Weather monitoring station and PV monitoring system
    • Cable insulation test
    • String fuse and String Open Circuit Voltage test
    • String DC Short circuit current test
    • Isolation device test
  • 5. Commissioning, COMMISSIONING PROCESS, COMMISSIONING TASKS
  • 6. PV COMMISSIONING TEST SHEETS -
    • Information about PV module
    • Information about PV array
    • Information about inverter
    • Inverter functional test
    • System acceptance test
    • RELIABILITY RUN TEST
    • Performance Ratio (PR) Test
  • 7. Handover & Documentation
  • 8. Softe copy of System Inspection, Testing, Commissioning report by every student
639
Unit: 3 SOM System Operation and Maintenance
  • 1. Solar Power Plant Monitoring
  • 2. Scheduled maintenance
  • 3. Common unscheduled maintenance
  • 4. Module Cleaning, CLEANING METHOD
  • 5. Shadow Objects Removing, Spare parts and equipments required
  • 6. O&M Contract Types
  • 7. Remote Monitoring System
  • 8. Operations and maintenance Service table
  • 9. Softe copy of System Operation and Maintenance Report Documents
213
* per class 45 Munutes, Per day 8 class.

Knowledge & Skill from this training Program

Through this training session, you can understand your responsibilities at work area


Technical Job skill:

1. Working process to generate solar power
2. PV Solar Rooftop and Power Plant Installation
3. Electrical equipments handling & its function
4. Mechanical equipments and its function
5. Site survey and evaluation of various environmental parameters
6. System Installation Process
    Civil Work
    Mechanical Work
    Electrical Work
7. Occupational health and safety process

Professional Skills:

You can able to
1. operate/use different tools used in installation work
2. Fill report form, make documentation
3. Communicate with supervisor, coordinator and co-worker
4. work as a team member for achieving quality work/customer satisfaction
5. Understand company's policies and needs

IST prepares skill to handle Job Tasks of an Installer, like

Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards using drawings, schematics, and instructions.
Install solar energy systems - Assemble solar modules, panels, or supporting structures, as specified.
Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations - Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays
Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency
Identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or arrays to ensure efficient installation, electrical configuration, or system maintenance
Select construction materials - Determine appropriate sizes, ratings, and locations for all system overcurrent protection devices, disconnect devices, grounding equipment, and surge suppression equipment.
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements - Examine designs to determine current requirements for all parts of the photovoltaic (PV) system electrical circuit
Install electrical components, equipment, or systems - Install module array interconnect wiring, implementing measures to disable arrays during installation
Program, adjust, or configure inverters and controls for desired set points and operating modes
Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects - Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations
Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning - Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers
Identify and resolve any deficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) system installation or materials
Test green technology installations to verify performance - Activate photovoltaic (PV) systems to verify system functionality and conformity to performance expectations
Determine connection interfaces for additional subpanels or for connecting photovoltaic (PV) systems with utility services or other power generation sources
Maintain mechanical equipment - Perform routine photovoltaic (PV) system maintenance on modules, arrays, batteries, power conditioning equipment, safety systems, structural systems, weather sealing, or balance of systems equipment
Measure and analyze system performance and operating parameters to assess operating condition of systems or equipment
Demonstrate system functionality and performance, including start-up, shut-down, normal operation, and emergency or bypass operations
Record operational or environmental data - Compile or maintain records of system operation, performance, and maintenance

Course Fee:

Course Fee for Indian Students
Registration Fee: Rs.5,999/-
Training Fee : Rs. 13,999/-
Total Course Fee: Rs. 19,998/ including Service Tax & examination fee.
Pay Total Course Fee at the time of Registration/admission.

Course Fee for International Students
Registration Fee: $ 170 (US Dollar)
Training Fee : $ 410 (US Dollar)
Total Course Fee: $ 580 (US Dollar) including Service Tax & examination fee.
Pay Total Course Fee at the time of Registration/admission.

Become PV Solar Expert with Verified Skill Certification

Demo Certificate
Institute of Solar Technology is a unit of Global Advanced Training and Educational Trust (GATE Trust), An International Academic Institute

1. An Autonomous Institute registered under NCT, Govt. of India under Indian Trust Act.
2. Registered Under NGO-DARPAN, NITI Aayog Govt. of India
3. ISO 9001:2015 registered Educational Trust
4. Certificate can APOSTILLE from Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India to get job abroad India.
5. Organisational Member of Solar Energy Society of India, (the Indian Section of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES))
6. Institute of Solar Technology Registered under Intellectual Property India, Govt. of India
7. Registered under 80G and 12A and CSR Act, Govt. of India
8. Fully organised Practical and Research Lab at GATE Trust Howrah, West Bengal
9. GATE Research - Research unit of Global Advanced Training and Educational Trust. You can Write & Publish a Review/Research paper,


Offline classroom class Jul - 2025 at Howrah (Kolkata), West Bengal


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Tousif S. Shah

Good platform for Basics to Technically in-depth Knowledge of Solar. Received good knowledge in solar system, good explanation, clearing the concepts.

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Detailed explanations of calculations and proper details of the installations session was helpful. Good Course.

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Marketing, PIXON ENERGY LIMITED

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PAWAN NATHANI

I thank Mr Roy for being a generous , calm & knowledgeable Trainer .The calmness & to explain any concept in the easiest way possible. The course module is structured in a way that it covers almost all the aspects of Solar PV Design including technical & financial models. I wish IST all success & acknowledge their contribution in spreading deep learning & raising skills bars of Professionals/ Individuals in Renewable sector

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GREATER NOIDA, INDIA
POWERCHINA, DUBAI (Sr. Electrical Design Engineer)

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