Solar Photovoltaic Technology & Applications
Standards: Aligned with international technical skill standards
Faculty: Joint instruction by enterprise engineers and college experts
Platform: Simulation and real equipment for full-process solar thermal power training
Outcome: Skills aligned with solar thermal industry needs
Target Partners: Enterprises, educational institutions, industry associations, and other organizations
Solar Photovoltaic Technology & Applications
Course Overview
This course is centered on solar thermal conversion and utilization in Solar Photovoltaic Technology & Applications, focusing on full-process technical capabilities in concentrated solar power (CSP) and solar thermal application systems, covering:
- Solar heat collection
- Thermal energy storage
- Heat supply
- Space heating, and cooling
The course adopts project-driven teaching methods, guiding trainees through core tasks such as solar thermal system design and selection, installation and commissioning, operation and maintenance, and performance testing, ultimately developing professional core competencies in concentrated solar power technology, solar cooling technology, and solar heating technology, cultivating solar thermal technology and application professionals aligned with industry demands.
Why This Course?
1. Curriculum
Focuses on core technologies of CSP systems, including tower, parabolic trough, and dish configurations.
2. Standards
Aligned with international technical skill standards, cultivating highly qualified skilled professionals.
3. Faculty
Enterprise engineers and academic experts co-deliver instruction.
4. Platform
Combines simulation training with real equipment, providing a full-process hands-on environment for CSP systems.
5. Outcomes
Directly aligned with the needs of solar thermal enterprises, enhancing career competitiveness.
What You'll Be Able to Do?
1. CSP System Design and Operations
- Master the working principles of CSP systems, including tower, parabolic trough, and dish configurations; install, commission, operate, and maintain full systems encompassing solar concentration, heat transfer fluid heating, and steam turbine generator units
2. Solar Thermal Application System Design and Implementation
- Design flat-plate solar collectors and evacuated-tube solar collectors; perform load calculations, collector area determination, and system configuration and selection
- Apply solar-integrated cooling technologies, adsorption and ejector air conditioning systems; install, commission, operate, and maintain air conditioning systems
What You Will Learn?
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Training Skills
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Description
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1. Concentrated Solar Power Technology
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Master the thermodynamic, mechanical, and electrical knowledge of parabolic trough, tower, and dish CSP systems.
Familiarize yourself with the working principles and configuration technologies of thermal storage materials (molten salt, solid concrete, liquid metal).
Master power control and off-peak / peak-shaving regulation technologies.
Develop CSP power station operation and maintenance capabilities.
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2. Solar Cooling Technology
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Familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of adsorption and ejector air conditioning systems, including working fluid selection and high/low pressure side parameters.
Master new knowledge of solar-integrated cooling technologies.
Design solar air conditioning systems.
Install, commission, operate, and maintain air conditioning systems.
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3. Solar Heating Technology
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Master the fundamentals of heat transfer; familiarize yourself with the working principles of flat-plate collectors and evacuated-tube solar collectors.
Perform calculations for hot water load, space heating load, collector area, piping resistance, and expansion tank selection.
Operate and maintain solar water-source and ground-source heat pump systems.
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Learning Environment
This course relies on the solar thermal technology and application professional training platform, equipped with specialized experimental and training facilities including the CSP equipment installation and testing training lab, electrical engineering training lab, solar collector production training lab, solar water heater assembly training lab, and solar heating system design training lab.
The platform is aligned with real occupational scenarios and work situations, configured with parabolic trough, tower, and dish solar thermal collection system equipment and professional instruments such as solar radiation measuring devices, integrating cutting-edge information technologies including big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and virtual simulation, providing full-process professional support for solar thermal system design, installation and commissioning, and operation and maintenance.
Company Strength
At ECR Academy, our Solar Photovoltaic Technology & Applications training program reflects over 16 years of deep expertise in vocational education. We understand that mastering solar photovoltaic systems—from crystalline silicon processing to grid-compliant deployment—requires both theoretical foundation and hands-on practice. Here's what sets us apart:
- Since 2010, we've trained nearly 500,000 participants across 29 countries, with over 300,000 earning recognized certifications in emerging energy technologies
- Our curriculum integrates real-world product scenarios, covering utility-scale installations, commercial rooftop systems, and specialized floating photovoltaics
- You'll learn from a network of 3,300+ industry experts and enterprise engineers who bring practical insights from actual solar thermal and PV projects
- We've organized 150+ technical competitions where 30,000+ learners sharpened their skills through real challenges in renewable energy systems
- Access to 60,000+ educational resources including simulation platforms, assessment tools, and case studies aligned with international standards like IEC 61215
- Our training combines simulation equipment with actual solar thermal power systems, enabling full-process practice in tower, trough, and dish technologies
FAQ
Q: Can I take this course with no prior background?
A: Yes. The course starts from the fundamentals of solar thermal energy, combined with project-driven practical training, helping learners progressively master the core technologies of CSP and application systems.
Q: What career paths are available after completing the program?
A: Learners can prepare for roles such as :
- CSP System Designer / Engineer
- Solar Thermal Equipment Installation and Commissioning Engineer
- CSP Power Plant Operation and Maintenance Engineer
- Solar Heating / Space Heating System Designer
- Power Supply and Distribution System Technician
- Solar Testing and Inspection Engineer
Q: What are the main technical routes for concentrated solar power? What are their respective characteristics?
A: The mainstream CSP technologies currently include three routes: tower, parabolic trough, and dish systems.
The tower system uses heliostats to reflect and concentrate sunlight onto a receiver at the top of a high tower, suitable for large-scale power generation with strong thermal storage capability.
The parabolic trough system employs parabolic trough concentrators to focus sunlight onto tubular collectors, featuring high technological maturity and having achieved commercial operation.
The dish system uses parabolic dish reflectors to concentrate sunlight onto a Stirling engine at the focal point, suitable for distributed power generation scenarios.
Contact Us
Ready to elevate your expertise in solar energy systems with Solar Photovoltaic Technology & Applications? Connect with ECR Academy today at ecr2008@enteredu.com to explore our training solutions.
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