About this course
Solar PV Plant Design and O&M gives delegates a structured, practical understanding of solar resource assessment and PV technology and PV plant layout and yield estimation, then builds the skills to apply inverters, protection and grid connection, operation, monitoring and performance ratio and preventive and corrective maintenance in real work. Renewable energy courses for engineers and managers moving into solar, wind, storage, hydrogen and low-carbon power, one of the fastest-growing training areas to 2030. One of our most requested courses. Demand for these skills is expected to rise strongly by 2027.
Sessions are led by practitioners with at least 15 years in the field, and mix short input with exercises, case studies and group work, so delegates return with methods they can use straight away.
Who should attend
Power, electrical and mechanical engineers, project developers, asset managers and energy planners moving into low-carbon energy. No specialist prerequisites are required for the Practitioner level; Foundation, Advanced and Executive versions are available on request.
What you will learn
- Solar resource assessment and PV technology
- PV plant layout and yield estimation
- Inverters, protection and grid connection
- Operation, monitoring and performance ratio
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
5-day course outline
- Day 1
Solar resource assessment and PV technology
Concepts, standards and terminology, with a diagnostic exercise to baseline the group.
- Day 2
PV plant layout and yield estimation
Methods and tools explained step by step, with worked examples from real operations.
- Day 3
Inverters, protection and grid connection
Hands-on practice in small groups using realistic data, cases and templates.
- Day 4
Operation, monitoring and performance ratio
Case studies of successes and failures, and how to apply the lessons in your organisation.
- Day 5
Preventive and corrective maintenance
Integration exercise, final knowledge check and a personal action plan.
10-day extended programme
The extended programme includes the full 5-day outline above, plus a second week of applied work.
- Day 6
Applied workshop: Solar resource assessment and PV technology
Deeper practice with your own data or site examples.
- Day 7
Applied workshop: PV plant layout and yield estimation and inverters, protection and grid connection
Group exercises that combine methods from week one.
- Day 8
Field case study: Operation, monitoring and performance ratio
A detailed industry case worked through from start to finish.
- Day 9
Advanced practice: Preventive and corrective maintenance
Tools, templates and checklists to take back to work.
- Day 10
Assessed project and presentation
Each delegate presents an improvement plan and completes the final assessment.
Upcoming classroom dates
| Dates | City | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2026 to 13 Nov 2026 | Istanbul | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 13 Dec 2026 to 17 Dec 2026 | Cairo | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 4 Jan 2027 to 8 Jan 2027 | London | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 14 Feb 2027 to 18 Feb 2027 | Riyadh | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 8 Mar 2027 to 19 Mar 2027 | Istanbul | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 19 Apr 2027 to 23 Apr 2027 | London | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 3 May 2027 to 7 May 2027 | Amsterdam | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 14 Jun 2027 to 18 Jun 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 5 Jul 2027 to 9 Jul 2027 | Amsterdam | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 2 Aug 2027 to 6 Aug 2027 | Amsterdam | 5 days | $3,450 |
Live online sessions run every month in GCC, Europe and Asia time slots. Other dates and cities on request.
Customise this course
Change the level, language, length and format, combine it with topics from other courses or ask for topics that are not in our catalogue, and add your own case studies, site visits or exam preparation. Open this course in the customiser to see the day-by-day outline and an instant indicative fee.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Solar PV Plant Design and O&M course?
It runs as a 5-day core programme or a 10-day extended programme. The 10-day version adds a second week of workshops, case studies and an assessed project.
Where is the Solar PV Plant Design and O&M course held?
Classroom sessions run in Dubai, Istanbul, London, Kuala Lumpur and Cairo, with more cities opening to 2030. It is also available live online and in-house at your site.
Can the Solar PV Plant Design and O&M course be customised?
Yes. You can change the level, language, length from 1 to 20 days and format, add topics from other courses or new topics, and include your own case studies. Use the online customiser for an instant indicative fee.
How much does the Solar PV Plant Design and O&M course cost?
From $2,450 for 5 days in Dubai, Istanbul, Cairo or Kuala Lumpur, $3,450 in London, and $1,450 live online. In-house delivery for up to 15 delegates starts at $12,900.