Small and medium scale PV grid-connected systems

RENAC

About This Course

This course prepares engineers, installers, technicians, and project developers to work confidently with small and medium-scale (up to 50 kW) grid-connected PV systems. You'll learn how feed-in tariff and net metering compensation schemes work, and gain a clear understanding of the components required for grid-connected PV installations.

The course walks through the full lifecycle of a distributed PV system: managing and supervising design and sizing, overseeing installation, commissioning the system, and documenting operation and maintenance tasks. A real-world case study — a 3kWp grid-connected system in Germany — grounds the concepts in a practical example.

Who this course is for

Those planning to work with small-scale (up to 50 kW) grid-connected PV systems
Engineers, installers, and technicians
Project developers working with distributed PV systems

What you'll learn

Understand feed-in tariff and net metering compensation schemes for photovoltaic systems
Identify and explain the components required for grid-connected PV systems
Manage and supervise the design, sizing, and installation of a grid-connected PV system
Document the tasks performed for commissioning, operation, and maintenance

Course content

Feed-in tariffs and net metering
Grid-connected PV system components
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: 3kWp grid-connected system, Germany

Requirements

This course assumes basic electricity knowledge and PV fundamentals. We recommend completing PV – Application and PV – Technology beforehand, and Introduction to Electricity is also recommended. It can be combined with economic or other planning courses.

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