Solar PV Power Plants: Design & Operation

Overview

Utility-scale photovoltaic plants from resource assessment to operation and maintenance.

Objectives

• Assess solar resource
• size arrays and inverters
• estimate yield in MWh
• plan O&M

Who should attend

Electrical and project engineers, developers and asset managers.

Training methodology

Instructor-led sessions, worked field examples, case studies from operating assets, group exercises and a final assessment.

Programme outline

1. Day 1Solar resource and site assessment
2. Day 2Modules, inverters and trackers
3. Day 3Plant layout and energy yield
4. Day 4Grid connection and storage
5. Day 5Operation, maintenance and performance