COURSE OVERVIEW

 This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops.

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Applications of Solar Photovoltaic Systems. It covers the various renewable energy sources and their roles in combating climate change with a focus on solar energy's potential; the basics of solar radiation, solar PV technology and how solar panels generate electricity; the solar panels, inverters, batteries and mounting systems; the sustainability concepts and practices within the oil and gas industry; the environmental impacts of solar PV systems; the lifecycle analysis and comparison with traditional fossil fuel sources; the techniques for evaluating potential sites for solar installations; and the solar resource assessment and shading analysis.

Further, the course will also discuss the fundamentals of designing solar PV systems; the system sizing, orientation and tilt angle optimization for maximum efficiency; the regulatory landscape for solar energy, financial models for solar projects and best practices for the safe installation of solar PV systems; the solar PV with existing oil and gas infrastructure and how solar PV can power remote operations; the energy storage technologies that complement solar PV systems; the systematic strategies for monitoring the performance of solar PV systems and routine maintenance practices to ensure operational efficiency; the common technical challenges in integrating solar PV systems and potential solutions; and the technological and operational considerations. 

 During this interactive course, participants will learn the environmental and economic impacts of solar PV systems over their entire lifecycle from manufacturing to disposal; the contribution of solar PV systems to reducing the carbon footprint of oil and gas operations; the solar PV market and the role of solar PV in creating sustainable supply chains; the risks associated with the adoption of solar PV systems; the global energy policies supporting renewable energy adoption; the regulatory framework affecting solar PV installations in specific regions; the role of the oil and gas sector in advocating for policies that support the transition to renewable energy; the emerging technologies in solar energy including advances in photovoltaic materials and system design; and the strategic planning within oil and gas companies for incorporating solar PV and other renewables into their energy mix.