OFF-GRID SOLAR: Complete Course by the Energy Engineer
Learn how to design and operate an Off-Grid Solar Energy System: The right components, design choices and maintenance.
What you will learn
The vital COMPONENTS in an off grid energy systems
The correct DESIGN principles of energy systems
The truth behind INVERTER GENERATORS and what their advantages actually are
The reality of LITHIUM ION batteries versus the conventional lead acid batteries
The actual performance of the different SOLAR CHARGERS and their pro's and con's
The newest INVERTER technologies available and how they are wired into your system
A clear understanding of the different types of BATTERIES and which option is the best for your system
How a SOLAR PANEL actually works, and how to get the highest power output
The differences between the different TECHNOLOGIES available on the market
The basic principles on how ELECTRICITY works
The true functioning of ALTERNATORS and how their performance can be improved
The reasons behind POWER FLUCTUATIONS and how to mitigate their harmful effects
A true understanding of FUSES & BREAKERS and how they should protect your system
The reasons behind VOLTAGE DROP and how it really relates to wiring sizes
Description
Are you interested in generating your power off the grid? This clear and comprehensive course teaches you how an off grid energy systems works, and which design options and considerations you should be aware of.
The video lectures implement the new Person-In-Presentation [PIP] format, whereby you watch both the instructor and the Dynamic Course Presentation at the same time: Boring lectures are a thing of the past.
This course provides you with solid and concise information, presented in a pleasant and enjoyable format: No more procrastination! Your course instructor is Jesse Gorter: A Renewable Energy Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the design and installation of Off Grid Energy Systems.
You will get a full understanding of all the topics related to Off Grid Energy Systems, brought to you in three [3] sections which each have three [3] subtopics: All you need to know in nine [9] chapters!
Generation [Section A]
Solar Panels
Generators
Alternators
Storage [Section B]
Batteries
Charge Controllers
Fundamentals of Electricity
Consumption [Section C]
Inverters
Wiring
Fuses & Breakers
You will learn the relevant material through small ‘chunks’ of video lectures of a few minutes each. After each lecture you have the possibility to test your knowledge through an [optional] multiple choice question.
Join the growing community of individuals who educate themselves properly on how to live off the grid. Take action now! Educate yourself by staring this course, so that you will be able to make well-informed decisions for your system. TIP: Udemy offers a very generous refund policy in case the course content turns out different than expected.
See you soon!
Jesse
Jesse Gorter
Renewable an Sustainable Energy Engineer, Master of Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Energy Technology, Bachelor of Engineering