Sector-specific

Large Photovolcaic Plants Design

The Large Photovoltaic Plants Design course is designed for professionals and graduates in the renewable energy sector looking to expand their expertise. It covers key topics such as photovoltaic panel components, resource calculation using PVsyst, detailed technical design, and project execution and investment analysis. Ideal for those seeking to enhance their understanding of large-scale solar projects.

40 hours Energy

The Large Photovoltaic Plants Design course offers an exceptional opportunity to delve into one of the fastest-growing sectors—renewable energy. With a soaring demand for sustainable solutions, expertise in photovoltaic technology is increasingly sought after. This course equips you with essential skills to excel in this dynamic field. You’ll explore critical elements such as the solar resource, photovoltaic panels, and technical design criteria. Using tools like PVsyst, you’ll learn to simulate scenarios and manage components effectively. The course also covers vital aspects of investment analysis and the execution of photovoltaic plants, providing a comprehensive understanding of both technical and economic dimensions. Embrace the chance to enhance your career prospects in a sector pivotal to the future of energy. Join us remotely and gain the knowledge to make a meaningful impact in the world of renewable energy.

Course objectives

  • To describe the main elements that make up a solar photovoltaic installation.

  • To learn the main tools for sizing and estimating the solar resource of a photovoltaic project.

  • To learn the fundamental design criteria to be considered in the design of a photovoltaic generation plant.

  • To know the construction processes and development phases of a project.

  • To learn the development phases of a project, from its initial conception to its operation phase.

  • To describe the procedures under which the technical and economic feasibility of a photovoltaic plant project is analyzed.

What does it prepare you for?

Upon completing the Large Photovoltaic Plants Design course, you will be equipped to identify the main elements of a solar photovoltaic installation and effectively assess solar resources using tools like PVsyst. You'll gain the skills to execute detailed design criteria, including low and medium/high voltage wiring and evacuation infrastructure. Additionally, you'll understand the construction processes, from initial conception to operation, and learn to analyse the technical and economic feasibility of photovoltaic projects.

Teaching units

UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE ELEMENTS OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC PLANT AND ANALYSIS OF THE SOLAR RESOURCE
Introduction
The solar resource
The photovoltaic panel
Photovoltaic panels in a solar field
Structures
UNIT 2. RESOURCE CALCULATION WITH PVSYST
PVsyst - general
Scenario simulation
Advanced simulation
Weather data
Component management
UNIT 3. DETAILED DESIGN
Technical design criteria
Investor and protections
Low-voltage wiring design
Medium/high voltage wiring design
Evacuation infrastructure design
UNIT 4. EXECUTION, PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS OF INVESTMENT
Execution of photovoltaic plants
Processing and legalization (I)
Processing and legalization (II)
Introduction to feasibility and investment analysis
Economic-financial analysis of investment

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