The aim of the course is to provide attendees with the understanding and tools to design grid- tied (including hybrid configurations with backup power) PV systems within the South African solar resource, technical and legislative contexts. The underlying design criteria will be to optimise the energy yield versus lifecycle costs of the PV system within the given resource, technical and legislative constraints, i.e. the optimising the financial viability of the system.
Entry Requirement: Advanced Certificates / Diploma or Equivalent Qualification
Certificate Type: Competence
Delivery Mode: Blended
Duration: 1 week
Presentation Language: 12
Contact Person Name: KC Maher
Contact Person Email: keziah@sun.ac.za
Latest Year Offered: 2024
Estimated cost: R10 001 - R20 000
Field of Study: Engineering
Department Name: Centre for Renewable and Sustainable energy studies