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Solar Power Auditing, Load Profiling & Sizing Masterclass

A Comprehensive Foundation in Solar Energy, PV Components, System Types, Power Audit, Load Assessment, System Sizing and Solar Entrepreneurship

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(2,450 ratings)14,200 students enrolled

Created by Engr. Asanga (Certified Solar Professional, 20+ Years Experience)

Last updated 8/2026
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Subway Schools Certificate

What you'll learn

Explain the fundamental principles of solar energy and how photovoltaic panels generate electricity
Identify major solar-system components (inverters, batteries, panels, charge controllers) and their functions
Differentiate between standalone, hybrid, and grid-connected solar power systems
Conduct comprehensive residential and commercial solar power audits and electrical load assessments
Interpret electrical equipment nameplates, load ratings, and manage phantom/vampire loads
Assess site and roof characteristics, tilt angles, azimuth, walkways, and HSE rooftop safety considerations
Professionally design and size solar inverters, battery banks (Lead-Acid & Lithium), panels, and charge controllers
Master the Solar Companion Technical Reference: surge multipliers, power factor, depth of discharge, and temperature deratings
Identify common causes of solar-system failures and apply industry-standard preventative maintenance
Launch and scale profitable service and product-oriented solar businesses in the renewable energy industry

This course includes:

48 hours on-demand video
11 modules (33 technical lessons)
Two hard copies official textbooks included
Includes 2–4 Months Hands-on Practical Field Attachment with Industry Partners
Access on mobile, tablet, and desktop
Subway Schools Certificate of completion

Course content

Curriculum Depth: 11 Modules • 33 Technical Lessons • 20h total length

Curriculum Depth: 11 Modules 33 Technical Lessons

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Lesson 1.1: Historical Development & Milestones of Solar EnergyTechnical Sheet
30m
Lesson 1.2: Essential Photovoltaic Terminology: Irradiance, Insolation & Peak Sun Hours (PSH)
Enrolled35m
Lesson 1.3: The Physics of PV Generation: Silicon Doping & The Photovoltaic Effect
Enrolled36m 40s
Module 1 Assessment: Solar Fundamentals & Irradiance3 Technical Calculation Questions • Minimum Passing Score: 70%
Progression Lock

2–4 Months Practical Field Attachment Included

Students completing all modules with ≥70% score are deployed to Subway Energy Limited industrial partner sites across Nigeria for physical hands-on installation and commissioning.

Field Placement100% Guaranteed

Explore related topics

Solar PV System DesignElectrical Load AuditingLiFePO4 Battery StoragePure Sine Wave InvertersCharge Controllers (MPPT)Commercial Rooftop HSESolar Entrepreneurship

Requirements

  • Basic addition and subtraction knowledge
  • No electrical knowledge required as the course introduces many fundamental concepts progressively
  • No previous professional solar installation experience is required for beginners
  • Dedication to complete hands-on practical exercises and field attachment preparation

Description

The definitive industry masterclass by Subway Schools & Subway Energy Limited. Master step-by-step photovoltaic system engineering, comprehensive site & roof power audits, equipment nameplate analysis, battery autonomy calculations, inverter sizing, and commercial installation safety. Includes practical field attachment.

The course takes students from the fundamentals of solar energy and photovoltaic technology through the identification and application of major solar-system components, electrical load assessment, power auditing, roof characteristics, and the factors that influence solar-system design and installation.

A dedicated Solar Companion Technical Reference provides additional high-level engineering knowledge covering solar inverters, batteries, solar panels, and solar charge controllers, including their ratings, characteristics, sizing considerations, configurations, and applications.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginners seeking professional knowledge of solar PV systems
  • Aspiring solar installation technicians and electrical practitioners
  • Electrical and power engineering students
  • Engineers seeking foundational solar PV knowledge and practical field skills
  • Solar-energy entrepreneurs and business developers
  • Marketers and project managers interested in the solar industry

Instructor

Engr. Asanga

Certified Solar Professional • Director of Engineering at Subway Energy Limited

4.9 Instructor Rating
20+ Years Experience
10,000+ Technicians Trained

Engr. Asanga is the course creator and lead instructor for Subway Schools. A professional Solar Consultant for more than 15 years with over 20 years of practical electrical and power engineering experience. The course is structured to provide students with a practical and systematic understanding of solar-energy systems, from fundamental concepts and component identification through power auditing, electrical-load assessment, system-sizing principles, roof assessment, and solar entrepreneurship.

Included Engineering DeliverablesSubway Energy Standard

Enrolled engineers gain commercial licensing to utilize these templates, load profile sheets, and single-line schematics in their customer proposals and electrical permits.

.XLSX / Print PDF3.2 MB

Subway Energy Power Audit Field Log & Load Profile Template

Standardized residential and commercial appliance audit worksheet with peak surge multipliers and phantom load calculations.

.PDF6.8 MB

Solar Companion Engineering Sizing Reference Guide

Complete technical reference handbook covering inverter power factors, battery DOD curves, and PERC module temperature coefficients.

.DWG / .PDF5.4 MB

Roof Structural & Electrical Single-Line Schematic Template

Ready-to-use AutoCAD drawings for residential hybrid inverters, DC combiners, and AC changeover bypass panels.

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