Learn how to incorporate battery storage systems into grid-connected photovoltaic system designs.
By utilising solar energy, individuals and businesses can become less reliant on ‘the grid’. However, a connection to the electricity network is often beneficial or even required.
The course teaches the theory necessary to design a grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) system with battery storage that meets the requirements of the electricity network area.
The course is eligible for 60 Clean Energy Council (CEC) Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points. It has been prepared and mapped against unit UEERA5001 (Design Battery Storage Systems for Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems).
After completing this course, you can apply for an endorsement towards their existing CEC Accreditation (ie. Design of Grid-Connected PV Systems).
The course is delivered online and takes approximately 84 hours to complete (60 hours for online content and assessments, and 24 hours for the design task). After registering online, access will be provided to the online teaching material. You can complete the course at your own pace and will be granted access into the course for a total of 12 months upon enrolment. Tutors are available for additional help either by phone, email or in person.
This online course is delivered by EEA education partner Global Sustainable Energy Solutions, an Australian leader in renewable energy engineering, training and consultancy specialising in photovoltaic technology.
Price
$1,295
Enrolments for this course are managed by Global Sustainable Energy Solutions.
Click on the button above to start your enrolment or enquire about the course.
This course is not eligible for the Engineers Australia member discount.
Is this course for you?
This course forms part of an accreditation credential from the Clean Energy Council (CEC) for designing and installing grid connected PV systems with battery storage.
If you’re part of an engineering team involved in the design of grid-connected power supply systems with battery storage, this course is for you.
It will be particularly useful for electrical engineers, electronics engineers or any other engineer who has completed electrical-based studies.
Engineers holding accreditation through the Clean Energy Council requiring CPD points will also find the course beneficial.
To attend this course, you must have successfully completed the Grid Connected PV Systems - Design online training course or similar (i.e. units UEENEEK125A and UEENEEK135A).
Applicants must also supply their CEC accreditation number to enrol.
Topics we'll cover
- System configurations
- Battery characteristics and technologies
- Sizing the PV array
- Sizing the batteries
- Sizing the solar controllers
- Selecting the inverters
- System efficiencies and yield
- System wiring and protection
- Proper system installation layouts and requirements
Towards chartered
This training course builds skills and knowledge in the following Engineers Australia Chartered status competencies*:
12. Advanced engineering knowledge
13. Local engineering knowledge
14. Problem analysis
15. Creativity and innovation
16. Evaluation
Learn more about Chartered Status.
*Completing this course does not automatically guarantee a competency, it provides participants with the underpinning knowledge required to develop specific Chartered competencies.
Global Sustainable Energy Solutions (GSES) is an Australian based renewable energy engineering, consultancy and training organisation, undertaking projects in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands.
Established in 1998, GSES has a diverse portfolio, and is experienced in system engineering, design, audit and education for both government and private enterprise. Their expertise covers both on grid and off grid renewable energy resources and commercial aspects of RE technology systems and power supplies.
Participants are responsible for obtaining current copies of the following Australian Standards, available for purchase from the SAI Global website or Techstreet website, and also available from some libraries, institutions and industry associations.
- AS/NZS 5033 – Photovoltaic arrays
- AS/NZS 4777.1 – Grid connection of energy systems via inverters
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring rules
- AS/NZS 3008.1.1 – Selection of cables Part 1.1
- AS/NZS 5139 – Electrical installations – Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment
You'll also be supplied with the publication: Battery Storage Systems for Grid-Connected PV Systems 2nd Edition after enrolment at no additional cost*.
*Please note, if you are located outside of Australia there will be additional fees for shipping of the course handbook. GSES will contact you directly regarding this amount and payment options for this.
