Solar Energy Designer.

After completing the programme, the student should have knowledge of/in - Specialised knowledge of the components and structure of the solar panel - Specialised knowledge of battery storage and smart systems - Solar installations on buildings - Roof structures - Electrical theory - Regulations, support schemes and insurance for solar power technology - Project methodology, project planning and design - Construction contracts and procurement - The sales process and the customer's buying process - LCC: Life Cycle Cost - A scientific and critical approach After completing the programme, the student should have the skills to - Calculate electricity production from solar panels based on roof angle, orientation and solar irradiation - Independently calculate and size a solar power installation - Skills in sizing a battery system - Determine the placement of solar panels and justify the proposal - Skills in planning the mounting of a solar power installation on different roofing materials and roof structures - Skills in reading and drawing a wiring diagram - Interpret and apply current rules and regulations - Draw up and interpret procurement documents and contracts - Respond correctly to a request for tender - Plan, carry out and evaluate practical sales work - Calculate the profitability of a solar power installation - Plan, compile, carry out and document a project on a scientific basis - Skills in communicating commitments and solutions within a field of work or study in at least one foreign language - Act as opponent and review critically After completing the programme, the student should have the competence to - Independently calculate, compile and account for losses and gains in the system based on different conditions - Independently size battery systems and analyse the benefit of battery storage, and justify the analysis - Independently assess the conditions for, and plan, a mounting - Independently recommend a suitable solar power installation, justify the chosen model, and present investment costs based on LCC - Independently draw up contracts, design a procurement process and respond to a request for tender - Independently plan the sales process and create additional sales - Communicate commitments and solutions within a field of work in English - Independently plan, carry out, document, discuss and evaluate a project with a scientific and critical approach, and critically review and act as opponent