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Stand-Alone PV System 

 

VR, ILV and interactive learning modules

CONTENT TYPE

VR, ILV, Interactive Modules

3-hour training duration

DURATION

2 Hours

Technician training audience

TARGET AUDIENCE

Technician

VR and web-based course delivery

COURSE DELIVERY

VR or WEB Based

0.2 continuing education credits

Credits : - 0.2

Four-step competency-based learning model: Learn, Assess, Evaluate, and Implement.

About the Course:

This Stand-Alone PV System microcredential trains PV technicians to understand, inspect, and maintain off-grid photovoltaic systems designed to provide reliable power without utility grid connection.

Learners will explore key system components, including PV modules, charge controllers, batteries, inverters, disconnects, wiring, and protection devices. Through immersive VR simulations, they will practice identifying components, understanding system operation, monitoring battery performance, performing electrical checks, and verifying system functionality.

The course emphasizes safe maintenance practices, battery management, electrical safety, system monitoring, and performance verification to support reliable and efficient off-grid solar power systems.

Learners can also build practical battery skills through our solar battery equipment installation training.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the major components of a stand-alone PV system. 
  • Understand how off-grid PV systems generate, store, and distribute electrical energy. 
  • Explain the functions of PV modules, charge controllers, batteries, inverters, and protection devices. 
  • Select and connect appropriate system components for stand-alone applications. 
  • Understand basic battery charging, storage, and discharge principles. 
  • Perform safe electrical connections and system isolation procedures. 
  • Verify system voltage, polarity, and basic operating performance. 
  • Identify common stand-alone system faults and operating issues. 

Learners can further develop these skills through PV electrical testing training focused on system measurements and performance verification.

Course delivered through our LMS and accessible in both VR and web. Learn on the web anytime, or enjoy immersive VR training with your own Oculus VR headset.

Stand-alone PV system training for solar technicians

 

Workforce Development

PV technician testing stand-alone solar system performance

At ImmerseLearn, we equip solar technicians with practical skills required to support reliable off-grid PV systems. Learners seeking broader solar skills can continue with our comprehensive PV training program covering system design, installation, maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting.

This microcredential strengthens component identification, system configuration, electrical connections, battery management, testing, troubleshooting, and safety awareness through immersive VR-based learning. 

Stand-Alone PV System Fundamentals −
Learn how stand-alone PV systems generate and supply electricity without relying on the utility grid. Technicians explore the energy flow from PV modules through charge controllers, batteries, inverters, and connected loads.
System Components and Configuration +
Explore the function and relationship of major components, including solar modules, charge controllers, battery banks, inverters, disconnects, wiring, and protective devices. Learners develop an understanding of how components are selected and configured for off-grid applications.
Battery Storage and Energy Management +
Understand how batteries store solar energy for use when sunlight is unavailable. Learners explore basic charging and discharge processes, battery connections, system monitoring, and safe battery handling practices.
Testing, and Troubleshooting +
Practice making electrical connections, inspecting system components, checking polarity and voltage, and verifying proper system operation. Learners identify common wiring, battery, inverter, and controller issues that can affect system performance.

By completing this microcredential, PV technicians will develop the practical skills needed to understand, inspect, test, and support stand-alone PV systems, enabling safe, reliable, and efficient off-grid solar power operation.