What is this course about?

One of the vastly available renewable sources of energy, Solar Energy has both its advantages and disadvantages. This highly detailed and technical course throws light on solar water pumps being used in agriculture and how they operate. It discusses how solar energy can bring in revenues in the long run, being both renewable and sustainable, unlike energy generated from fossil fuels which can only last a decade or so in the near future. 

Who is it for?

This course is apt for people working in the solar energy sector, who are looking to gain working knowledge of the structure of solar water pumps, its components, and how to use them besides in-depth advantages and disadvantages of using solar energy in agriculture, and to bring in more revenues. 

Why should you take the course?
This is a free-certificate course from industry experts that offers both theory and practical knowledge on solar energy and the use of solar pumps. The course is based on a Technical Training Handbook on Solar Water Pumping System prepared by SwitchON Foundation to promote technical education in the renewable energy sector. Thousands of students have already benefited from this course by upskilling themselves in the technical aspects of using solar powered systems. 

What will you learn?

From site survey and selection to installing a Solar Water Pump to learning about processes such as Earthing and Commissioning while installing a solar water pump, you will not just learn how solar energy is used in agriculture but also how to continue using it and the maintenance of such solar powered machines. The course will train you on how to make use of solar energy in agricultural appliances and why it is the best suited for learning more about sustainability. 

Duration

This is a self-paced course that can be completed in at least two to four days to go through the detailed nuances, the what and how's of using solar energy to irrigate agricultural fields and bring about positive growth contributing to the Gross National Income of the country.  

Course Structure

PART I: Introduction to Solar Water Pumps (SWP)
Discussing its Applications, Components, Advantages and Disadvantages  

1.   Introductory Training, Introduction to Solar Water Pumps (SWP) - Application, Advantages and Advancements

      1.1 Solar Energy

      1.2 Solar PV Cells

      1.3 Application of SWPs

      1.4 Advantages of SWPs

      1.5 Revolution in SWP Technology

2.   Components - PV Cells, Array, Components - Pump and Controller

      2.1 PV Module

      2.2 Pump and Controller

3.   Components - Misc, Theory of Pump Technology - Pump Equation

      3.1 Components of Solar Water Pumping System - Earthing Components, Lighting Arrestor, Water Level Sensor, Water Storage Tank, Balance of System, System Configuration

      3.2 Theory of Pump Technology - Pump Equation - Dynamic and Positive Displacement Pump

      3.3 Running of Dynamic Pumps

      3.4 Priming of Pump of Pump

      3.5 Displacement Pumps

      3.6 Theoretical Pump Equation

      3.7 Real Pump Equation

4.    Determination of Heads, Solar PV characteristics, Design of energy and power required

      4.1 Static Head, Discharge Head, Suction Head, Dynamic Head, Friction Head

      4.2 Flow Rate Determination

      4.3 System Curve

      4.4 Npshr and Npsha

      4.5.1 Design of energy and power required -  P.V Module Characteristics

      4.5.2 - Irradiance and Insolation

      4.5.3 - Design of Solar Power and Energy Required

      4.5.4 - Design of Solar Array

5.    Connections of Solar Array, Site Survey and Site Selection

       5.1 Series Connection of Solar Modules

       5.2 Parallel Connection of Solar Modules

       5.3 Series Parallel Connection of Solar Modules

       5.4 Design of Cables 

       5.5 Site Survey and Site Selection - Basic Consideration, Site Survey, Drop Test and Bucket Test, Site Selection, Component Locations