Description

VR Training Scenario: Solar Farm Basics

Average Experience Length:

• Variable, tailored to the trainee’s pace through interactive modules and assessments.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the fundamental concept of a solar field and its components.
2. Gain knowledge about the construction process of solar fields.
3. Learn how solar fields operate and their role in renewable energy production.
4. Acquire insights into the maintenance, troubleshooting, and efficiency optimization of solar fields.
5. Be tested on various concepts related to solar fields, including safety standards, environmental impact, and technological advancements.

Enabling Objectives:

• Develop a solid foundation in solar energy principles and solar field technology.
• Apply theoretical knowledge in simulated construction and maintenance scenarios.
• Evaluate and respond to operational challenges within a virtual solar field environment.

Student Materials:

• PICO Neo Virtual Reality Headset
• Solar Field Basics VR Training Software

Overview:

• Introduction to Solar Farms:
  • Comprehensive overview of what a solar field is, including its purpose, components, and significance in renewable energy.
• Construction and Operation:
  • Interactive modules detailing the step-by-step process of constructing a solar field, from site selection to panel installation.
  • Simulations on how solar fields operate, focusing on solar panels, inverters, and connectivity to the power grid.
• Maintenance and Efficiency:
  • Training on routine maintenance, troubleshooting common issues, and strategies for optimizing solar field efficiency.
  • Safety protocols for working in and around solar fields.
• Assessment and Concept Testing:
  • Quizzes and scenario-based tests to assess understanding of solar field concepts, construction, operation, and maintenance.

Evaluation:

• Trainees are graded based on their comprehension of the training content, accuracy in the construction and maintenance simulations, and performance on the assessments.