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Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage for Engineers

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03/01/2027 - 07/01/2027 BERLIN

Introduction

Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage for Engineers

 

 

Course Objectives:

By the end of this Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage for Engineers Training Course, participants will be able to:

  • Confidently discuss applications of photovoltaic and energy storage systems
  • Understand market dynamics related to PV and energy storage systems
  • Anticipate future developments in PV and energy storage technology
  • Explain the advantages of various PV and energy storage applications
  • Identify appropriate configurations for integrating PV systems with energy storage

Who Should Attend?

  • Energy and Power Professionals
  • Electricians and Utility Engineers in power generation and distribution companies
  • Mechanical Engineers and Electrical Engineers working in the energy sector

 

Course Outline:

Day 1: Markets and Applications

  • Common types of Photovoltaic (PV) System Applications
  • Key contributions to the development of technology
  • Grid-connected Photovoltaic (PV)
  • Grid-connected Photovoltaic (PV) with Batteries
  • Stand-alone Systems
  • Microgrids with Photovoltaic (PV)
Day 2: Photovoltaic (PV) Electricity Basics and Safety Basics
  • Solar Power vs. Solar Energy
  • Multimeters: Measuring Photovoltaic (PV) Voltage, Current, and Resistance
  • Maximum power point tracking and IV (current/voltage) curves
  • Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Fall Protection
  • Shock Prevention
Day 3: Solar Energy Fundamentals and Photovoltaic (PV) Module Fundamentals
  • Irradiance, Irradiation, Insolation, Peak Sun Hours and AC Energy
  • Sun paths, Solar Time, and Latitudes
  • Shading and Inter-row Spacing
  • Global, Diffuse, Direct, Albedo Solar Radiation, Pyranometers, and Pyrheliometers
  • Photovoltaic (PV) Cells, Modules, Panels, and Arrays
  • Silicon and Thin Film Technologies
Day 4: System Components and Photovoltaic (PV) System Sizing
  • Inverters, Islanding, and Anti-islanding
  • Optimizers (DC-to-DC converters)
  • Balance of Systems
  • String Sizing (Temperature Voltage Calculations)
  • Calculating Annual Energy Production
  • Sizing Grid-connected and Battery Photovoltaic (PV) systems
Day 5: Electrical and Mechanical Design, and Operations & Maintenance
  • Photovoltaic (PV) System Single and Three-line Diagrams
  • Photovoltaic (PV) to Inverter Ratios, Clipping, and Batteries
  • Racking Systems without and with Tracking
  • Piles, Earth Screws, Ballasts and Roofing Attachments
  • Cleaning Photovoltaic (PV) Systems in Different Climates
  • Operations & Maintenance Best Practices including IV Curve Tracing and Monitoring

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