Electrics for Renewables

This accredited course equips participants with the latest knowledge on how to install electric renewables equipment, understand grid-connected and off-grid electrical connections and adhere to current safety regulations. The course enables participants to work successfully in the renewables industry, both locally and internationally; and is suitable for those with both a basic and advanced understanding of the sector.

Review of electrical fundamentals including:

• Voltage, current and how they are measured, AC and DC, resistance
• Inductance and capacitance in AC and DC circuits
• Impact and calculation of voltage drops
• Use of multi-meters, current clamps and shunts including practical exercise

DC-based renewable systems (off-grid):

• Systems architecture and batteries
• Calculation of cable size and measurement of voltage drop
• Over current protection and over voltage protection
• Safe operation and installation
• Practical session measurement of PV performance
• Earthing and over current protection

Grid-connected systems:

• Different types of generators inverters (asynchronous and synchronous types)
• Safety considerations
• The impact of power factor
• PV installation guidelines and installation standards
• Connection and wiring standards

AC safety:

• Earthing arrangements and their implications
• Safe operation and installation