Course Overview

Domain
Engineering
Format
Short Course
Duration
5 days
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding
Professional Development Units

40 PDUs (SCEM)
25 PDUs (PEB)

This 5-day advanced course aims to provide engineers with the comprehensive knowledge and skills required to specify, design, install, evaluate performance, and maintain efficient grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.

You will gain a deep understanding of solar PV technology, site assessment, system design, installation practices, performance evaluation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and life cycle costing.

Who Should Attend

  • Engineers with a background in electrical or renewable energy engineering and prior knowledge of basic solar PV systems
  • Professionals working in the renewable energy sector, such as developers, project managers, electrical engineers, and consultants involved in solar PV projects
Prerequisites

  • Learners with a bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering with 2 years of relevant work experience

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of solar PV technology and the requirements of grid-connected solar PV systems
  • Perform site assessments, sizing calculations, and system design for grid-connected solar PV installations
  • Implement safe and efficient installation and commissioning practices
  • Evaluate the performance of grid-connected solar PV systems using appropriate monitoring and analysis techniques
  • Develop effective maintenance strategies, including monitoring and troubleshooting, for grid-connected solar PV systems
  • Perform life-cycle cost analysis to assess the economic viability of grid-connected solar PV projects
  • Apply the knowledge gained through a site visit

Teaching Team

Christophe Inglin
Christophe Inglin

Director, ConceptSolar

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Er. Dr. Lock Kai Sang
Er. Dr. Lock Kai Sang

Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Schedule

Solar PV Technology and Requirements of Grid-Connected Solar PV Systems

  • Solar PV technology and its applications
  • Principles of solar PV conversion and electrical characteristics
  • Overview of grid-connected solar PV systems and technical challenges
  • System requirements
  • Grid regulations, permits, and interconnection standards

Case Study

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Site Assessment, Sizing, and System Design

  • Techniques for site assessment, including solar resource assessment and shading analysis
  • Load analysis and system sizing calculations for grid-connected solar PV installations
  • Design considerations for optimum energy production and electrical integration
  • SCDF regulations
  • Selection of components and technologies for system design
  • Economic analysis and feasibility assessment

Case Study

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Installation, Commissioning, and Performance Evaluation

  • Best practices for solar PV system installation, including mounting structures, wiring, and protection
  • Safety practices and MOM Work-at-Height (WAH) regulations
  • Connection to the grid and system commissioning procedures
  • Performance evaluation techniques, including monitoring systems and data acquisition
  • Performance analysis metrics and indicators for system evaluation
  • Harmonics and power quality evaluation

Case Study

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Site Visit and Course Assessment

  • Morning: Site visit to a functioning grid-connected solar PV installation
  • Afternoon: Course assessment, which may include a combination of quizzes, practical exercises, and a final project to demonstrate knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course
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Maintenance, Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Life Cycle Costing

  • Overview of solar PV system maintenance practices
  • Monitoring systems for performance and health assessment
  • Troubleshooting techniques for identifying and resolving common issues
  • Life cycle cost analysis and economic considerations for grid-connected solar PV projects

Case Study

Assessment:

Learners will be assessed based on their understanding and application of the course concepts through a combination of the following methods:

  • In-class quizzes to evaluate comprehension of theoretical concepts
  • Group exercises to assess practical skills in sizing and system design
  • Case study analysis to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge to real-world scenarios
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Certificate and Assessment

A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who

  • Attend at least 75% of the course;
  • Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course

Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Fee Structure

The full fee for this course is S$5,450.00.

Category After SF Funding
Singapore Citizen (Below 40) S$1,635.00
Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) S$635.00
Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder S$1,635.00
Non-Singapore Citizen S$5,450.00 (No Funding)


Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.

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