Small Scale Grid-Connected Photovoltaics

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This course is for anyone interested in small and medium-sized grid-connected solar PV installations. The facilitator will take the trainees through all steps necessary in order to achieve an optimal PV installation. This includes the explaining of all tools and systems required for the installation as well as how the various components of a solar PV plant are installed. Further, certain design and installation parameters will be discussed in order for system and component warranties to be valid. The course also covers system testing when commissioning a PV plant.

Course Outline

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

distinguish the remuneration schemes Fee-in Tariff and Net-metering for PV systems
name and explain the required components for grid-connected PV systems
manage and supervise design, sizing and installation of a grid-connected PV system
describe the tasks during commissioning, operation and maintenance

Course Outcomes

Introduction to small- and medium-scale grid-connected PV systems
Feed-in tariffs and net metering
Components of grid-tied PV systems
Design and sizing of grid-connected PV systems
Installation of grid-connected PV systems
Commissioning grid-connected PV systems
Operation and maintenance of grid-connected systems
Case Study

Admission Requirements

Learners should be interested in the solar photovoltaic environment and have a good understanding of electrical principles.

Who should participate?

Electricians and other role-players

Is the course certified?

The course is certified by EWSETA and DUT