Training Course in Solar PV System Design, Installation and Maintenance (Online / Remote)
1Summary
A poorly sized inverter or a PV array installed at the wrong angle can quietly cut a solar system's output for years before anyone notices — which is why installation quality matters just as much as the panels themselves. Getting it right takes a working knowledge of both the underlying physics and the practical steps of installation, testing and maintenance.
This training course from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy gives participants up-to-date knowledge of installing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of photovoltaic devices, alongside the theory behind solar energy. It prepares participants for success locally and internationally in the renewable and solar energy industry.
2Objectives and target group
Target Audience
- Professionals with a basic or advanced understanding of the solar installation industry, including staff at solar installation companies.
- Roofers, architects, civil engineers, local government staff, housing union members and sales representatives working in the renewable energy sector.
What You Will Be Able to Do
- Understand photovoltaic and electrical systems, and apply basic design principles to size and locate PV module arrays.
- Plan, prepare and carry out the installation of AC and DC PV systems in line with grid-connection recommendations, including protection components.
- Inspect, test, commission and hand over a new PV installation according to required standards and conditions.
- Carry out regular inspection, maintenance and servicing of an existing PV system.
- Diagnose faults and troubleshoot problems across photovoltaic system equipment.
3Course Content
Module 1: The Business Case Before You Build
- Economic outlook, cost and valuation of solar solutions
- Understanding the repayment period
- Market background and subsidy pathways, including MCS
Module 2: The Science Behind Solar Power
- Synthesis of light and the photovoltaic effect
- Materials used in solar cell manufacturing
- AC and DC theory, and the types and advantages of solar cells
Module 3: Designing a PV System
- Planning and design of the solar power generation system, including electrical load
- Installation type and style, and integrating PV modules into building structures
- Photovoltaic circuit design
Module 4: Site Survey, Regulation and Safety
- External and internal PV site survey requirements
- Relevant regulations and standards
- Health and safety considerations on site
Module 5: Output, Applications and Ongoing Care
- Daily and yearly energy output calculations
- Solar power lighting applications
- PV maintenance, troubleshooting and practical fault-solving