Programme Parameters
Advanced Postgrad
3 Days (4.5 Hrs)
Online (e-LMS)
• Prior working knowledge of the field and comfort with core tools and quantitative reasoning.
• A laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection.
• Willingness to complete assignments and the capstone project.
About This Course
Perovskite–silicon tandem PV promises higher efficiencies and lower energy costs than conventional silicon, but its real-world success depends on proven reliability, clear bankability, and system-level integration. This program explores how tandem devices behave under operating conditions, how they impact balance-of-system design and performance, and how technical risks translate into investor confidence—supporting their transition from lab breakthroughs to dependable, financeable solar assets. Every participant receives a verified e-Certificate and e-Marksheet from the Deep Science & Technology Consortium.
🎯 Program Aim
Perovskite–silicon tandem PV promises higher efficiencies and lower energy costs than conventional silicon, but its real-world success depends on proven reliability, clear bankability, and system-level integration. This program explores how tandem devices behave under operating conditions, how they impact balance-of-system design and performance, and how technical risks translate into investor confidence—supporting their transition from lab breakthroughs to dependable, financeable solar assets.
📋 Course Objectives
1. Put AI Enablement techniques to work on real datasets and case studies.
2. Produce a reproducible, portfolio-ready project you can cite in a thesis, paper, or job application.
👥 Who Should Enroll?
• Master's and senior undergraduate students specializing in AI Enablement
• R&D engineers and working professionals applying AI Enablement in industry
• Academics and educators building research or teaching capacity in AI Enablement
🚀 Key Learning Outcomes
• A demonstrable AI Enablement project for your research or industry portfolio.
• A verified e-Certificate of competency and e-Marksheet from the Deep Science & Technology Consortium.
💎 What You'll Gain
Live & Recorded Sessions
Lifetime access to class recordingse-Certificate on Completion
Cryptographically verified credentialPost-Programme Support
Direct access to mentors & councilHands-On Experience
Notebooks, real-world code & datasetsCurriculum Outline
Tandem PV Fundamentals and Reliability
Understand tandem stack basics, including optical/electrical coupling, tunnel junctions, and interlayers. • Identify critical failure modes like ion migration, interdiffusion, UV/thermal/moisture stress, PID/LeTID, and encapulant durability. • Explore metrology essentials: junction-resolved IV, EQE/spectral mismatch, and degradation estimation.
Reliability Testing and Qualification Pathways
Examine various test regimes and pathways to standards, including DH/TC/HF/UV, light-soak, and outdoor exposure. • Align testing with IEC 61215/61730 standards for module qualification. • Perform hands-on drafting of a reliability test matrix and risk register for a sample tandem Bill of Materials (BOM).
Bankability and Financial Assessment of Tandem PV
Deconstruct bankability pillars: certification, field data, warranties, O&M assumptions, and lender diligence. • Conduct energy assessments considering spectra, AOI impacts, temperature coeffs, soiling, and bifacial effects. • Analyze LCOE drivers, PPA, and insurance considerations for sustainable project finance.
Bridging Reliability to Revenue and Financial Modeling
Construct a reliability-to-revenue bridge, translating test results into yield-loss and risk narratives. • Build a mini bankability model, incorporating spectral correction and degradation effects. • Simulate LCOE sensitivity and warranty scenarios for informed decision-making.
Balance-of-System (BOS) and Plant Integration
Evaluate inverter and MPPT considerations for tandem PV, including IV shape, wider MPPT windows, and mismatch risk. • Optimize layout and tracker selection, considering spectral, AOI behavior, and thermal effects. • Understand wiring, protection, interconnect, and relevant safety codes and standards.
Operations, Maintenance & Performance Monitoring
Review commissioning and acceptance tests for tandem PV systems. • Implement effective O&M strategies, including IV-curve scanning and condition-based cleaning. • Conduct hands-on BOS calculations to optimize inverter and DC:AC ratio, estimate losses, and define monitoring KPIs.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Covered Tool / Platform | Financial Modeling Spreadsheets |
| Covered Tool / Platform | Data Analysis Tools |
| Covered Tool / Platform | Metrology Concepts (Junction-resolved IV |
| Covered Tool / Platform | EQE/Spectral Mismatch) |
| Covered Tool / Platform | Reliability Test Methodologies |
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