Why this course?

Description

Course Overview

This comprehensive course equips professionals with advanced tools and methodologies for precise estimation, costing, and financial planning in solar power construction projects. Designed for engineers, project managers, and EPC professionals, it integrates technical design, regulatory compliance, risk management, and sustainability frameworks to optimize project viability and profitability.

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Course Modules

1. Project Planning & Feasibility

• Submodules:

  • Solar radiation analysis templates

  • Land acquisition cost calculators

  • Grid connection feasibility matrices

• Example: Irradiance mapping spreadsheet with 25-year solar yield projections

2. Structural Engineering Design

• Submodules:

  • Mounting system load calculators

  • Foundation design templates (concrete/ground screw)

  • Wind load resistance matrices

• Template: Racking system Bill of Quantities (BoQ) with torque specifications

3. Electrical Systems Design

• Submodules:

  • DC/AC cable sizing calculators

  • Inverter compatibility matrices

  • Protection device coordination charts

• Example: String voltage-drop calculation template with NEC standards

4. Procurement Management

• Submodules:

  • Vendor technical evaluation scorecards

  • Bulk purchase discount calculators

  • Logistics cost tracking templates

• Template: PV module procurement checklist with warranty terms

5. Cost Estimation Framework

• Submodules:

  • Component-level cost breakdown templates

  • Contingency calculation matrices (5-15% scales)

  • LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) models

• Example: Balance-of-System cost tracker with currency conversion

6. Installation Costing

• Submodules:

  • Labor productivity rate calculators

  • Heavy equipment rental cost matrices

  • Safety gear cost estimators

• Template: Mechanical vs electrical installation cost comparison sheets

7. Regulatory Compliance

• Submodules:

  • Permit application trackers

  • Grid code compliance checklists

  • Environmental impact calculators

• Example: Avian/bat protection cost estimation templates

8. Risk Management

• Submodules:

  • Weather delay cost calculators

  • Theft prevention cost matrices

  • Performance guarantee templates

• Template: Force majeure risk assessment framework

9. Monitoring Systems

• Submodules:

  • SCADA integration cost estimators

  • Sensor network design templates

  • Data analytics platform cost matrices

• Example: Remote monitoring ROI calculation sheets

10. Quality Control

• Submodules:

  • IV curve testing cost templates

  • Thermographic inspection checklists

  • Module degradation rate calculators

• Template: PID (Potential Induced Degradation) test cost matrix

11. Financial Analysis

• Submodules:

  • IRR (Internal Rate of Return) calculators

  • Debt service coverage ratio templates

  • Tax equity financing models

• Example: 30-year cash flow projection templates

12. Contract Management

• Submodules:

  • EPC contract penalty matrices

  • Subcontractor payment trackers

  • Liquidated damages calculators

• Template: O&M service level agreement (SLA) cost templates

13. Post-Construction

• Submodules:

  • Performance ratio calculators

  • Warranty claim management templates

  • Decommissioning cost estimators

• Example: Panel recycling cost per watt calculators

14. Sustainability & ESG

• Submodules:

  • Carbon credit calculation matrices

  • Water usage tracking templates

  • Community engagement cost estimators

• Template: Biodiversity offset costing frameworks

15. Documentation & Reporting

• Submodules:

  • Daily progress report templates

  • As-built documentation checklists

  • Commissioning test cost matrices

• Example: Energy yield prediction vs actual comparison trackers

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Learning Outcomes

• Master end-to-end cost estimation for solar projects, from feasibility to decommissioning.

• Apply industry-standard templates for design, procurement, and risk mitigation.

• Optimize financial models (LCOE, IRR) and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Integrate ESG principles into project planning and execution.

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Who Should Enroll?

• Solar EPC Engineers

• Project Managers & Cost Estimators

• Renewable Energy Consultants

• Sustainability Officers

• Finance Professionals in Energy

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Certification: Participants receive a BHADANIS Certified Solar Cost Estimator credential upon completion.

Course Format: Hybrid (online modules + hands-on workshops with real-world case studies).

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Enroll Now to Master Solar Project Economics with Precision! 🌞🔧📊