This is a skill-oriented course to provide the students with the design of Solar operated LED lights consuming low current low watt and to know the load calculation.
Solar Lighting Technology
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Code(Credit) : CUTM 3073 (0-2-2)
| Scheme | Skill for Success (SFS) |
| NSQF Level | 4 |
| Duration | 4 Months |
| Sector | Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ) |
| Occupations | Design and Implementation |
| Entry Qualification | ITI/Diploma/B. Tech/Applied Science/ Agriculture |
| Minimum Age | 16 Years |
| Aligned to (QP) | SGJ_Q0201_Solar Lighting Technician_Model Curriculum.pdf (nqr.gov.in) |
Course Objectives:
The objectives of this subject are:
- Familiarization to the principles, materials, and tools required for solar lighting system
- Develop an end-to-end technical understanding to execute solar lighting system
- Concept about load calculation and installation of PV system
- Complying to the industry specifications, guidelines and safety standards during work
After completing this program-
- The trainee will be able to design low cost led which can be powered by Solar.
- The trainee will be an expert on load calculation, design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
- The trainee will implement different activities like the ulti-board design of the led driver circuit.
- Can join the industry as a Solar light designer and will progress further as a Solar light installation.
- Can become an entrepreneur in the related field.
- Can do Diploma or any Advance program in the same.
Learning Record:
The trainee will submit a Practice/Project/Learning record after each class/session.
Assessment Process:
- The assessment agencies should have an expert to conduct assessment NOS wise and every trainee should score a minimum of 70% in the overall assessment.
- The assessment of the theory/knowledge will be based on a written test/viva-voce or both while the skill test shall be hands-on practical.
Course Syllabus/Contents:
Module 1: Work Organization and Management (1 hour), SGJ/N0101
Overview and applications in multiple sectors, Work technical terminology and symbols, theory and applications of mathematics, physics, and geometry, Standards currently used and recognized by industry, Current internationally recognized standards, Health and safety legislation and best practice including specific safety.
Practice- Demonstration of Solar powered home/street lights projects
Module 2: Site Survey and Customer's requirement (2 hours), SGJ/N0101, ELE/N5903
Practice: Preparation of Solar home/street lights system layout
Module 3: Basic Electrical Concepts and Introduction to Solar Energy (3 hours), SGJ/N0201
Practice
- Identify and specify the different Electrical components used in Solar Home/Street lights system and carry out it's operation.
- Perform simple calculation of power, energy, radiation etc.
- Measurement of solar radiation in different geographical area.
Module 4: Solar PV lighting system and its components (4 hours), SGJ/N0201
Practice:
- Identify the different components used in a Solar PV lighting system
- Carry out operation of the Solar PV lighting system components
Module 5: Solar PV Street lights system and it's components (3 hours), SGJ/N0201
Practice
- Identify the different components used in a Solar PV street lights system
- Carry out operation of the Solar PV Street lights system components
Module 6: Assembly and Installation of solar home and street lights system (10 hours), SGJ/N0201, SGJ/N0203, SGJ/N0204
Practice
- Design and validation of solar home lighting and street lights systems
- Measure basic electrical parameters like resistance, current and voltage of different solar lamps and street lights components
- Installation of Solar Module, CCR, Battery and electrical appliances
- Perform step by step procedure to assemble a solar lamp/street lights
Module 7: Testing and Commissioning of Solar PVhome/street lights system (5 hours)
Practice:
- Test the solar panel to check if the Voc & Isc are according to the specifications mentioned by the manufacturer.
- Test the battery to check if it’s voltage is within the range specified by the manufacturer.
- Operation of each component in the system.
- Verify the PCB and LED as per technical specifications mentioned by the manufacturer
Module 8: Repair and Maintenance of solar PV home/street lights System (2 hours), SGJ/N0202, SGJ/N0203, SGJ/N0204
Practice:
- Carry out maintenance activities required for each component.
- Prepare a basic repair and maintenance report.
List of Projects/Products/Publications :
List of Projects/Products/Publications (30 hours)
- Project- Design and implementation of Solar Operated Emergency Light system.
- Project - Design and implementation of Solar Operated Study Light system.
- Project - Design and Implementation of Solar Operated Street Light system.
- Project - Design and Implementation of Solar Auto street lighting system.
- Project - Design and Implementation of LED Driver (DC) circuit.
- Project - Design and Implementation of LED Driver (AC) circuit.
- Project -Design and Implementation of LED Streep light.
- Project -Design and Implementation of wall mounted LED lighting system.
Reference Book :
The 100th Object: Solar Lighting Technology and Humanitarian Goods. Jamie Cross.
Links-
- https://youtube.com/shorts/UtCX_qIt0nE?feature=share (Sensor based dispenser)
- https://youtu.be/eZd0BblrldY (solar Powered mobile charger hub)
- https://youtu.be/eGvwJSxzRIw (Sensor based solar street light)
- https://youtu.be/TvPunk_wIPY (Solar powered charger)
- https://youtu.be/1PHZtjkac9I (Solar powered cycle)
- https://youtu.be/yYAM747GAaI (Electric Vehicle charging station)
- https://youtu.be/rNXWGfruMHU (Solar home DC system)
- https://youtu.be/ZFaC_JXXXyQ (lead acid battery for led light)
- https://youtu.be/XZiEI0oPDFM (Battery and inverter)
- https://youtu.be/MgrhcMrRUs4 (Basic electronics idea)
- https://youtu.be/6SyiDZZayk0 (soldering practice)
- https://youtu.be/SvhrUu3N9Bs (DC Fridge)
- https://youtu.be/u-SWeX9bjDU (roti rolling machine)
- https://youtu.be/C0uNG56TTDA (solar powered rice huller)
- https://youtu.be/SbEPxFqthMw (solar water pumping system)
Session Plan:
Section 1
Foundation (online)- (1) Sharing the success stories of the area/course so far (2) Sharing clear roadmap to deliver the course (3) List of Projects/Products they have to make.
- Demo – Role and responsibilities of a Solar lighting technician.
- Practice - Site visit to acquire knowledge on Solar powered Lighting Projects.
- Web link:
https://youtu.be/FHJmrVMzU_4
Section 2
Foundation (online) - Steps involved in site survey and customer's requirement
- Demo – Understand how to observe Sun path diagram and shading analysis.
- Practice -Preparation of Solar home/street lights system layout
Web link:
https://youtu.be/ThbyWbj0jykSection 3
Foundation (online) - Interpretation of Drawings and material handling process at site
https://youtu.be/qDMaD80gNek
- Demo- Demonstration of drawing and material handling process at the project site
- Practice- Preparation of System design layout for Solar home/street lights
Web link:
https://youtu.be/qDMaD80gNek
Section 4
Foundation (online) - Understand the basics of electricity and electrical concepts
- Demo - Demonstration and application of different electrical and electronics components
- Practice- Identify the different Electrical components used in Solar Home/Street lights system and it's operation.
Web link:
https://youtu.be/-XgOCiFnC2ASection 5
Foundation (online) - Knowledge on Work, Power, Energy etc.
- Demo - Demonstration of Power, Energy and radiation calculation process
- Practice - Perform simple calculation of power, energy, radiation etc.
Web link:
https://youtu.be/TPWZN9YpUWYSection 6
Foundation (online)- Understand the concept of Solar energy and it's technology
- Demo - Demonstration of Solar cell or panel
- Practice - Identify and specify Mono, Poly and Thin film solar cell/panel
Web link:
https://youtu.be/hseYnkOQghISection 7
Foundation (online) - Understand the concept of solar lamps and it's components
- Demo - Demonstration of different solar lamps
- Practice - Identify the different components used in a Solar lamps and carry out it's operation
Web link:
https://youtu.be/nKutp3JzKYUSection 8
Foundation (online) - Understand the concept of solar lamps and it's Foundation (online) - Understand the concept of solar PV street lights and it's components
- Demo - Demonstration of different solar PV sreet lights
- Practice- Identify the different components used in a Solar PV street lights and carry out it's operation
- Web link: https://youtu.be/4WnQ7-O31Fs
Section 9
Foundation (online) - Understand the soldering process
- Demo - Steps involved in soldering process
- Practice - Soldering practices by using electrical/electronic components to prepare electrical circuit
- Web link: https://youtu.be/T4kOVTBHpKo
Section 10
Foundation (online) - Basics of Solar Battery
- Demo - Demonstration of different types of Battery and it's application
- Practice - Identify and specify the Lead Acid, Maintenance free, and Li-ion battery
- Web link: https://youtu.be/ZZ6BtEZChXc
Section 11
Foundation (online) - Basics of Solar Charge Controller (CCR)
- Demo - Demonstration of different types of CCR and it's application
- Practice - Identify and specify the PWM & MPPT type CCR
- Web link: https://youtu.be/UxAesEINhHE
Section 12
Foundation (online) -Load calculation and sizing of Solar PV home/street lights system
- Demo - Demonstration of different rating of Solar PV home/street lights
- Practice - Mathematical load calculation of a Solar PV home/street lights
- Web link: https://youtu.be/a1emLZ6t1xI
Section 13
Foundation (online) - Assembly of different types of solar lamps/home lighting system
- Demo - Demonstration of different types of Solar PV lamps
- Practice - Design and validation of solar lamps
- Web link: https://youtu.be/yF9qc8UWbLo
Section 14
Foundation (online) - Assembly of different types of Solar street lights
- Demo - Demonstration of different types of Solar street lights
- Practice - Design and validation of solar street lights
- Web link: https://youtu.be/9uJFQl6OAjQ
Section 15
Foundation (online) -Understand and acquire know-how of installing the mounting structure along with structural supports and accessories for safe
- Demo - Demonstration of different tools used in structure design
- Practice - Identify Tools & Tackles used for civil/mechanical/electrical installation
- Web link: https://youtu.be/OGnf_aWxJDg
Section 16
Foundation (online) - Understand the installation process of Solar PV home/street lights
- Demo - Site visit to analyse the installation process of solar PV home/street lights
- Practice - Installation of solar module, controller, battery and electrical appliances
- Web link: https://youtu.be/9WL7Epl9h0g
Section 17
Foundation (online) - Knowledge on testing of solar lamps
- Demo - Demonstration of multimeter for measurement of different parameters and compare with the given sheet.
- Practice - Test and verify the solar module, controller, battery and LED w.r.t. the data sheet of solar lamps
- Web link: https://youtu.be/C7mQntHup-Q
Section 18
Foundation (online) - Knowledge on testing of solar PV street lights
- Demo - Steps involved in measurement of different parameters of the Solar PV street lights
- Practice - Verify the PCB and LED as per technical specifications mentioned by the manufacturer.
- Web link: https://youtu.be/ZCJnHNNS04s
Section 19
Foundation (online) - Understand the operation of solar home/street lights
- Demo - Site visit to acquire knowledge on operation process of solar home/street lights
- Practice - Measurement of both input and output power of the system
- Web link: https://youtu.be/Vr7AViY0iOQ
Section 20
Foundation (online) - Knowledge on repair and maintenance of solar PV home/street lights
- Demo - Process of preparing a basic repair and maintenance report
- Practice - Carry out maintenance activities required for each component
- Web link: https://youtu.be/pQAZQOgx9SA
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