Solar Energy Design Course
This course equips learners with essential skills for designing efficient solar PV systems on rooftops, covering site evaluation, layout optimization, energy estimation, and professional reporting to ensure code-compliant and profitable installations.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This compact course gives you the practical skills to evaluate sites, interpret climate and irradiance data, and design efficient rooftop systems that meet U.S. codes and permitting rules. Learn layout, structural and safety essentials, size arrays with public tools, estimate production and payback, optimize components under shading, and present clear, client-ready reports, visuals, and performance summaries for confident project delivery.
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Develop skills
- PV system design: size strings, select inverters, and set safe operating limits.
- Site assessment: use GIS, shading tools, and climate data for fast PV layouts.
- Flat roof layout: optimize tilt, spacing, and structure for high-yield arrays.
- Energy modeling: estimate kWh, losses, and payback with PVWatts and simple tools.
- Client-ready reports: turn technical designs into clear visuals and savings metrics.
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