Solar PV Installation & Battery Storage Course in Stockport

5 days £895 ex VAT

5-day Solar PV and battery storage training for qualified electricians and electrical professionals, delivered at Leep Trade in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

Develop the practical skills and knowledge you need to install, test, commission, maintain and fault-find small-scale Solar PV systems and Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS).

Our Solar PV course in Stockport is designed for experienced electrical professionals who want to expand their existing skills into renewable energy, solar panel installation and battery storage.

Delivered face-to-face at our dedicated trade training centre in Stockport, the course is ideally located for electricians and electrical professionals from Greater Manchester, Cheshire and surrounding areas.

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Solar PV and battery storage training in Stockport

Solar PV is an increasingly important part of the UK's renewable energy landscape, creating opportunities for experienced electricians to expand their skills and offer additional services to domestic and commercial customers.

Our five-day Solar PV installation course combines the principles of Solar PV system design and installation with practical knowledge of testing, commissioning, maintenance and fault-finding.

The course also covers Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS), giving you an understanding of battery storage technologies and how they can be incorporated alongside Solar PV systems.

Whether you're an electrician looking to move into renewable energy, or an experienced electrical professional wanting to add Solar PV to your existing skill set, this course provides focused, industry-relevant training.

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Why choose our Solar PV course?

  • Complete your Solar PV training in just 5 days
  • Delivered by experienced trainers
  • Learn about both Solar PV and battery storage systems
  • Develop practical installation, testing and commissioning knowledge
  • Understand Solar PV system design and component selection
  • Learn about inspection, maintenance and fault-finding
  • Covers relevant regulations, standards and engineering recommendations
  • Includes training, materials and assessments
  • Delivered face-to-face at our specialist Stockport training centre
  • Convenient for learners from Greater Manchester, Cheshire and surrounding areas

 

Is this Solar PV course right for me?

This course is designed for people who already have appropriate electrical knowledge and experience and want to develop their skills in Solar PV installation.

You should hold a current:

and/or be a member of a Competent Person Scheme as a qualified supervisor.

The course meets the competence criteria laid down by MCS schemes for those wishing to install Solar PV systems.

If you're unsure whether your existing qualifications and experience meet the entry requirements, contact our team before applying and we can discuss your circumstances.

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What will you learn?

Our Solar PV installation training covers the knowledge and skills required to install and maintain small-scale Solar PV systems.

The course covers:

Solar PV principles & components
  • The fundamental principles of Solar PV systems
  • The purpose and function of Solar PV system components
  • Different types of photovoltaic modules
  • Silicon characteristics and typical conversion efficiencies
  • The fundamental differences between AC and DC circuits
  • Solar PV system components and their applications
Solar PV design
  • Fundamental Solar PV system design principles
  • Solar PV module array sizing
  • Module positioning requirements
  • Solar PV DC and AC circuit layouts
  • Grid-connected Solar PV systems
  • Relevant Engineering Recommendations
  • System protection techniques and components
Solar PV installation
  • Installation of Solar PV system components
  • Practical installation requirements
  • Relevant regulations and standards
  • Health and safety considerations
  • Protection and isolation requirements
  • Installation best practice
Testing & commissioning
  • Testing Solar PV installations
  • Commissioning Solar PV systems
  • Inspection requirements
  • Handover procedures
  • System documentation
  • Customer information and handover requirements
Solar PV maintenance & fault finding
  • Routine inspection and servicing
  • Solar PV system maintenance
  • Identifying common faults
  • Diagnosing Solar PV system faults
  • Fault-finding procedures
  • Rectifying faults safely and effectively

Solar battery storage training

Solar PV and battery storage increasingly go hand in hand.

As part of this course, you'll be introduced to Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) and learn how battery storage can be incorporated into renewable energy systems.

You'll cover:

  • Different EESS components and system architectures

  • EESS applications and operating states

  • AC and DC battery systems

  • Relevant electrical regulations and standards

  • The IET Code of Practice

  • MIS 3012

  • Battery storage safety and planning

  • EESS design and specification

  • Battery storage system sizing

  • EESS installation

  • Self-consumption calculations based on MGD 003

  • DNO approval and network connection processes

  • Health and safety

  • Inspection and testing

  • Commissioning and maintenance

  • Handover and documentation

This combination of Solar PV and battery storage training allows you to develop knowledge across two closely connected areas of renewable energy technology.

Why train in Solar PV and battery storage?

The demand for renewable energy technologies continues to create opportunities for skilled electrical professionals.

Solar PV systems can generate renewable electricity for homes and businesses, while battery storage can allow energy generated by Solar PV systems to be stored and used when required.

For electricians, developing knowledge in these technologies can provide an opportunity to:

  • Expand your existing electrical skill set
  • Develop renewable energy expertise
  • Add Solar PV installation to your professional capabilities
  • Understand battery storage systems
  • Respond to customer demand for renewable technologies
  • Develop your knowledge of Solar PV testing and commissioning
  • Explore opportunities within the growing renewable energy sector

Our course gives you a focused five-day route into Solar PV and battery storage training, building on your existing electrical knowledge.

Solar PV course in Stockport, Greater Manchester

Our Solar PV training is delivered at Leep Trade in Stockport, our dedicated technical training centre.

Leep Trade
Unit 10, Newby Road Industrial Estate
Newby Road
Stockport
SK7 5DA

The training centre is conveniently located in the south of Greater Manchester and provides a practical location for electricians travelling from across Stockport, Manchester, Cheshire and surrounding areas.

Areas we welcome learners from include:

  • Stockport
  • Hazel Grove
  • Bramhall
  • Cheadle
  • Cheadle Hulme
  • Marple
  • Manchester
  • South Manchester
  • Greater Manchester
  • Macclesfield
  • Wilmslow
  • Cheshire
  • High Peak
  • Surrounding areas of Stockport

If you're based in Greater Manchester, Cheshire or the surrounding area, our Stockport training centre provides a convenient location for completing your Solar PV training.

 

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