Solar Photovoltaic System Design and Installation
Solar installations underperform when they are sized on optimism rather than on load data and site conditions. This course covers system sizing, component selection, installation practice and commissioning for grid tied and hybrid systems.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Solar resource, site assessment and shading analysis
- 02Load profiling and honest system sizing
- 03Modules, inverters, charge controllers and storage selection
- 04Grid tied, off grid and hybrid configurations
- 05Mounting, cabling, protection and earthing practice
- 06Commissioning, testing and performance verification
- 07Fault finding and the usual causes of underperformance
What you will gain
- Assess a site and its solar resource realistically
- Size arrays, inverters and storage against actual load profiles
- Select components and design the electrical layout
- Apply mounting, cabling and earthing practice correctly
- Commission a system and verify its performance
- Diagnose common causes of underperformance
Who should attend
- Electricians and installation technicians
- Electrical and energy engineers
- Facilities and plant managers
- Technical staff specifying solar systems
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 22 to 26 Feb 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 26 to 30 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 12 to 16 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Electrical & Renewable Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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