Training modules

Eight sessions, one continuous line of thought

The curriculum moves from basic mechanics to practical evaluation. Modules build on one another, but each is written to stand on its own if you only need one piece of the picture right now.

01
Foundations

How Photovoltaic Systems Actually Work

Starts at the cell level: how sunlight is converted into direct current, why panels are wired into strings, and what the inverter does before electricity reaches your home's circuits or the grid. Ends with a full walkthrough of a typical residential system diagram.

02
Foundations

Reading Your Roof: Orientation, Tilt and Shading

Covers how compass direction and roof pitch affect the amount of sunlight a panel receives across the year, and how to spot shading sources, chimneys, neighboring buildings, trees, that a quick site visit might miss.

03
Components

Panels, Inverters and Batteries: What Each Part Does

A closer look at the physical hardware: differences between common panel types, string versus microinverters, and where a battery fits in for a household that wants to store rather than only export excess generation.

04
Performance

What Affects Real-World Performance

Temperature effects on panel efficiency, seasonal variation in Romania's climate, soiling and dust accumulation, and gradual degradation over the lifespan of a system. Sets realistic expectations for annual output.

05
Planning

Sizing a System Without Guesswork

How system size should relate to household or business electricity consumption patterns, not simply to the amount of roof area available. Includes a simple method for estimating a reasonable starting size.

06
Evaluation

Making Sense of an Installer's Quote

What a typical proposal includes, how to compare two quotes with different scopes, and which line items, mounting hardware, monitoring, permits, tend to get glossed over but matter for the total picture.

07
Aftercare

Monitoring, Maintenance and Realistic Expectations

What ongoing monitoring access typically looks like, what routine maintenance a small system generally needs, and how to interpret a drop in output before assuming something is wrong.

08
Context

Financing and Incentive Basics

An overview of common financing structures and general categories of incentive programs that homeowners and small businesses in Romania may look into independently, presented without recommending any specific provider or program.

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