Photovoltaic (PV)
for Sustainable Power Generation in Rural and Peri-Urban Households"
Date:
Venue: Ogun-Osun River Basin Development(OORBDA)Training School, Alabata, Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria
Time: 9.00 – 5.00 pm daily
Fee: In-house Training Workshop (includes , workshop
materials, folder/bags, group photographs and certificates) Not open to the Public, except on Invitation Click
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Workshop Topic: PV Design & Installation
Objectives of the PV workshop
This workshop, PV (Photovoltaic) Design
and Installation, is aimed to assist participants understand
the concept of Renewable Energy Technology (RET) and mainstream
Renewable Energy (RE) business development, especially Solar PV
as an alternative to electricity power generation in urban and
peri-urban households, identification of its business opportunities
and also the basic installation techniques of PV-equipment through
practical demonstrations and scenario simulations.
Resource Persons
Olubodunde Alex Olorunfemi, Ph.D.
Engr.Awoyele Kehinde Stephen, Msc., M.eng.
Akomeno Oteri, Ph.D. (Geophysicist / Hydro geologist)
Femi Ayeni, Engineer, B.Tech. - Grundfos / Eauxwell Nig. Ltd.
Babatunde Odunlami, Msc, MBA. FNAPE
Florian Meyer-Delpho, Msc. MBA, Intelli Solar, Cologne Germany
Day 1 Registration
Welcome, Introductions, Course Overview
Photovoltaic (PV) for Sustainable Power Generation in Rural and Urban Household-Mr Tunde Odunlami
First Session- for MD, Directors, Deputy Directors and some strategic unit Heads
Introduction to Renewable Energy and some Policy Issues of Renewable energy Master Plan in Nigeria- Engr Awoyele Kehinde Stephen
Hydrogeology- basics, Geological / Geophysical methods for ground water detection by Dr Oteri
PV Side Show
PV- Designing for Efficiency-Dr Olorunfemi and Engr Awoyele Kehinde Stephen
Break- 12:15 P.M.-1.15 P.M
Second Session- For Engineers and technologists
Depth of Water basins (AQUIFER) in Osun and Ogun States- Dr Akomeno Oteri
Designing for Efficiency- Dr Olorunfemi and Engr Awoyele Kehinde Stephen
Basics of Electricity- Engr Awoyele
PV System Components- Dr Olorunfemi and Engr Awoyele Kehinde Stephen
PV Modules and Arrays- Dr Olorunfemi and Engr Awoyele Kehinde Stephen
Series and Parallel Connections & Dissimilar Module Wiring Break
Video Show on PV
Day 2
First Session- for MD, Directors, Deputy Directors and some strategic unit Heads Hydrogeology- basics, determining water access-Rule of Thumb-Femi Ayeni Lithological formations for ground water reservoirs- Dr Akomeno Oteri Markets and Marketing of Renewable in developing economy-Florian Meyer Delpho Solar water pumping/ Requirement for system Sizing-Engr. Femi Ayeni Solar Site Analysis and solar components- Dr. Olorunfemi
Lab Exercise #1: Determining Solar Access- Dr Olorunfemi and Engr Awoyele Kehinde Stephen 12:15 P.M.-1.15 P.M. Lunch
Second Session- For Engineers and High level technologists
Mounting
Batteries
12:00 P.M. Lunch
Lab Exercise 2 &3: Using Meters on Modules and Batteries, Wiring
Modules/Batteries in Series and Parallel
Designing for Efficiency
Break
Video on Batteries
Estimating Electrical Load
Day 3
First Session- for Technicians and Craftsmen-Engr. Awoyele and Dr Olorunfemi
Controllers- Dr Olorunfemi
Inverters- Engr Awoyele
Break
PV System Sizing: Stand Alone Systems- Dr Olorunfemi and Engr Awoyele Stephen
12:15 P.M.-1.15 P.M One hour lunch
Second Session- For Engineers and technologists
PV System Sizing (Simulation) - Continued- Engr. Awoyele
Assembling components for on-site installation-Dr Olorunfemi and Engr Awoyele Stephen
Discussion on components- Dr Olorunfemi and Engr Awoyele Stephen
Solar water pumping Applications- Engr Femi Ayeni
Day 4
First Session- for Technicians and Craftsmen
PV System Sizing Continued-Grid-tied Systems-Engr. Awoyele
Types of Wire, Cables, Cords, and Conduit- Dr Olorunfemi
Wire Sizing: Ampacity and Voltage Drop- Dr Olorunfemi
12:15 P.M.-1.15 P.M One hour lunch
Second Session- For Engineers and technologists
National Electric Code- Engr Awoyele Stephen and Dr Olorunfemi
Break
National Electric Code Continued
Solar water pumping Applications (cont�d) - Femi Ayeni
Review Installation Project and Logistics
Day 5
First and Second Session- for Technicians and Craftsmen and interested Engineers and Management Personnel
Hands-on installation of PV Systems. - Dr Olorunfemi and Engr Awoyele Stephen.
Participants should wear work-clothes, bring water, hats, sunscreen,
etc… and be prepared to work outside. Safety will be our
number one concern! We will work in teams and go over each aspect
of the installation.
End of day 5: Group photograph and Participants receive Certificates |