Overview of solar power generation, photovoltaic principles, types of solar systems, solar market trends, and role of a solar engineering technician.

PV modules, inverters, charge controllers, mounting structures, DC cables, connectors, batteries, protection devices, and understanding technical specifications.

Methods for site inspection, rooftop evaluation, shadow analysis, load calculation, system sizing basics, energy consumption patterns, and feasibility checks.

Designing on-grid/off-grid/hybrid systems, selecting modules & inverters, string configurations, voltage & current calculations, performance estimation, and design rules.

Using solar design software, layout creation, simulation, shading evaluation, performance ratio, yield estimates, and generating professional design reports.

Types of mounting systems, tilt angle calculation, structure assembly, alignment, load-bearing considerations, rooftop drilling, and structural safety.

MC4 connectors, series–parallel connections, DC cable routing, string mapping, combiner box wiring, and minimizing power loss in DC networks.

Inverter AC connections, earthing types, lightning protection, MCB/MCCB/isolator installation, surge protection devices, grounding resistance checks, and system safety.

String & hybrid inverters, battery banks, lithium/lead-acid systems, inverter settings, MPPT tuning, communication ports, and integrating AC/DC components.

Grid-tie requirements, approvals, net-metering process, energy meters, bidirectional meters, and compliance with local regulations and utility standards.

IV curve testing, insulation resistance, functionality testing, visual inspections, inverter commissioning steps, monitoring configuration, and documentation.

Cleaning schedules, inspection routines, fault detection, inverter diagnosis, panel damage checks, system performance tracking, and preventive maintenance.

Safety gear, rooftop safety, electrical safety codes, lockout-tagout (LOTO), fire protection, emergency procedures, and risk management practices.