Grid-Connected Battery Storage Systems (GCBS)
The aim of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to be able to design battery storage systems for grid-connected PV systems, and to install, maintain and fault-find battery storage systems for grid-connected PV systems.
At the end of this learning package, learners will be able to:
- Plan the design of battery storage systems for grid-connected photovoltaic systems.
- Design battery storage systems for grid-connected photovoltaic systems.
- Plan for the installation, maintenance or fault finding of battery storage systems for grid-connected PV systems.
- Carry out the installation, maintenance and fault-finding of battery storage systems for grid-connected PV systems. Grid-connected Battery storage Systems
- Document the installation, maintenance or fault finding of battery storage systems for grid-connected PV systems.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Battery Characteristics
- Battery Technologies
- Power Conversion Equipment
- Preliminary System Design
- Selecting and Sizing the Inverter
- Selecting and Sizing Battery Storage
- Selecting and Sizing a Controller
- Sizing the PV Array
- Balance of System
- System Layout
- System Performance, Economics and Documentation
- Installation Work Health and Safety
- System Installation
- Operation and Maintenance
Outcome of the course
NZQA Level 4 Micro-credential 4556 (10 credits).
This course is endorsed by SEANZ (Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand).
This course meets the requirements of the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB).
Prerequisite requirements
Registered Electrician, Registered Electrical Engineer or Registered Electrical Inspector.
The Grid-connected Photovoltaic Systems (GCPV) Micro-credential is a pre-requisite to this course.
Course Structure
3-day course – 8.30am to 4.30pm
Self-paced online learning – 76 hours approx. (with Tutor support) must be completed prior to attendance at the in-person course.
Course Cost
$1,552.50 GST Incl.
A printed version of the course material is available on request. $200 GST Incl.
*Note prices are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice
Course Dates
18th August – AUCKLAND
22nd September – CHRISTCHURCH
13th October – AUCKLAND
24th October – CHRISTCHURCH
1st December – AUCKLAND