Solar Power Technician.

After completing the programme, the student should have knowledge of/in 1. the components of a solar power system 2. the components and structure of the solar panel 3. battery storage and smart systems 4. solar installations on buildings 5. roof structures 6. practical electrical theory and its application 7. regulations, support schemes and insurance for solar power technology 8. project methodology and project planning 9. construction contracts and procurement 10. the sales process and the customer's buying process 11. LCC: Life Cycle Cost 12. a scientific and critical approach After completing the programme, the student should have the skills to 1. calculate electricity production from solar panels based on roof angle, orientation and solar irradiation 2. independently calculate and size a solar power installation 3. size a battery system 4. determine the placement of solar panels and justify the proposal 5. plan the mounting of a solar power installation on different roofing materials and roof structures 6. read and draw a wiring diagram 7. interpret and apply current rules and regulations in the subject area 8. run and lead a project from start to finish 9. draw up and interpret tender documents and contracts 10. respond correctly to a request for tender 11. plan, carry out and evaluate practical sales work 12. calculate the profitability of a solar power installation 13. plan, compile, carry out and document a project on a scientific basis 14. act as opponent and review critically After completing the programme, the student should have the competence to 1. independently calculate, based on different conditions, compile and account for losses and gains in the system 2. independently size battery systems and analyse the benefit of battery storage, and justify the analysis 3. assess the conditions for, plan and carry out a mounting 4. independently lead and take responsibility for all parts and participants of a project, and critically review and evaluate the result 5. independently recommend a suitable solar power installation, justify the chosen model, and present investment costs based on LCC 6. independently draw up contracts, design a procurement process and respond to a request for tender 7. plan and carry out a sales process and create additional sales 8. communicate commitments and solutions within a field of work in English. 9. plan, carry out, document, discuss and evaluate a project with a scientific and critical approach, and act as opponent