GESS II: Management and Economics of Photovoltaic Projects

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With the current downward price in the development for photovoltaic (PV) projects, there is an increased interest in installing PV systems. Newly-installed peak power of PV now surpasses all other technologies, both conventional/fossil-based technologies as well as renewable technologies.

With this training course, you will learn how to implement projects using one of the most promising energy technologies currently available. You will acquire a solid theoretical and foundational understanding of PV project management, combined with practical hands-on exercises. Our experienced trainers will get you involved in the training and will facilitate valuable group interactions and discussions.

Topics

  • Photovoltaic markets and technical introduction
  • Management of solar projects (with case studies)
  • Economics and financing of PV projects (with case studies)

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Training Course Objectives:

  • Evaluate the bankability of PV projects;
  • discuss technical, commercial, legal, and political risks as well as risk mitigation schemes;
  • determine CAPEX/OPEX, assess key financial indicators, and set up the financial structure of PV projects;
  • debate the advantages and challenges of PV power plant economics;
  • provide the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions on PV projects; and
  • facilitate the exchange of potential or specific project ideas among participants, who bring perspectives from around the globe.

Learning Objectives:

  • identify PV market development, segments, and outlooks;
  • describe the main components of a PV system and use software to access meteorological data estimates and forecast PV system yields;
  • define project phases, starting with the initial concept to operation and maintenance, to developing PV project plans, including: planning and commissioning, approvals, logistics, construction, and grid-connection;
  • implement, coordinate, and control PV projects from the installation process to grid-connection;
  • identify project risks, risk mitigation, and dos and don’ts;
  • analyse operational data from a real PV system;
  • evaluate the core activities within the PV value chain;
  • assess main steps of project development and implementation;
  • understand key stakeholders’ roles and project structures;
  • assess the KPIs of PV project calculation;
  • investigate main costs (CAPEX and OPEX) and other relevant figures for an economic analysis; identify leverage of projects; and evaluate a project with an accompanying economic efficiency calculation tool

This training will suit those who:

  • have prior knowledge of PV technology, and you are interested in implementing projects and need a comprehensive overview on PV project economics and finance
  • are a project developer, project manager, engineer, quality inspector, or customer service professional in the solar energy industry and want to start evaluating/developing your first project(s).

Qualification Level

Basic PV knowledge

Duration: 5 days, from 9:00 - 17:00 each day

Start Date: 26 August 2024

End Date: 30 August 2024

Structure: 3.5 days covering theory and case studies, 1 day of hands-on exercises, and a half-day site visit

Number of Participants: 15

Course Location: RENAC's Training Centre, Berlin, Germany

Certificate Awarded: Certificate of attendance from RENAC

Training Course Language: English

Price: €1,800

Early Bird Price: €1,620 available until: 1 July 2024

 

Contact

Tarini Lamba
Project Manager
Academic Programmes and Professional Training
Tel: +49 (0)30 58 70870 19
Email: lamba[at]renac.de

 

*incl 19 % of German

Additional Information

GESS II: Management and Economics of Photovoltaic Projects
GESS II: Management and Economics of Photovoltaic Projects
GESS II: Management and Economics of Photovoltaic Projects
GESS II: Management and Economics of Photovoltaic Projects
GESS II: Management and Economics of Photovoltaic Projects
GESS II: Management and Economics of Photovoltaic Projects

Highlights

  • Assessment of knowledge acquisition
  • Qualified trainer with extensive industry experience
  • Theoretical lectures, discussions, and group work
  • State-of-the-art practical training (calculations, hands-on exercises)
  • Use of technology-specific, self-build practical training rigs
  • Informative and engaging site visits or field trips with inspections of power plants and buildings
  • Certificate of attendance from RENAC
  • We offer discounts for our alumni, group bookings, and multiple purchases. Contact us for further details.

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Contact

Tarini Lamba
Project Manager
Academic Programmes and Professional Training
Tel: +49 (0)30 58 70870 19
Email: lamba[at]renac.de

Available dates & times

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* including 19 % of German VAT

Lecturers

Testimonials

"It was really interesting to see how complex projects can be. I am grateful that RENAC’s lecturers carefully addressed all aspects over the week."
Ronald Upmann, Germany, GESS II: Management and Economics of Photovoltaic Projects, 2023

"This will help me to implement the things that I learned on my job, since I am a project manager for [a] solar initiative. I have learned a lot and it has been a great opportunity to learn."
Mohammed Al Harbi, Saudi Arabia, GESS II: Management and Economics of Photovoltaic Projects, 2023

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