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).
The Solar PV and Battery Storage Systems micro-credentials will be accepted as the New Zealand Qualified Pathway for gaining a Mains Parallel Generation Systems licence endorsement by 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