Commissioning and Performance Testing of a Large-Scale Solar PV System

About This Course

This self-paced virtual course equips learners with the practical knowledge needed to commission and performance-test large-scale solar PV plants. It covers solar PV fundamentals, plant-level commissioning workflows (pre-commissioning → commissioning → post-commissioning), performance testing methods, monitoring tools, data interpretation, and troubleshooting. Learners also gain exposure to key performance metrics such as energy yield, capacity factor, and performance ratio, along with compliance and reporting expectations commonly associated with utility-scale PV systems.

Aim

To develop the skills required to ensure successful implementation, safe commissioning, reliable operation, and performance validation of large-scale solar PV systems—supporting the broader growth of the solar energy industry.

Course Objectives

1. Build a clear understanding of the commissioning lifecycle: pre-commissioning, commissioning, and post-commissioning.

2. Learn performance testing methods, monitoring equipment basics, and data analysis approaches.

3. Understand performance metrics: energy yield, capacity factor, performance ratio, and plant availability indicators.

4. Troubleshoot and diagnose common issues during commissioning and testing (BOS, inverter, string, monitoring).

5. Understand regulatory and compliance considerations relevant to commissioning and performance testing.

6. Encourage peer learning and industry networking around renewable energy workflows.

7. Enable learners to take leadership roles in renewable energy implementation and operations.

Course Structure (Day → Module)

Module 1: Introduction and Fundamentals of Solar PV Systems

• Overview of solar PV systems and applications

• Key components of a solar PV system and their functions

• Types of solar PV systems and their characteristics

• Solar irradiance measurement and forecasting

Module 2: Commissioning and Performance Testing of Solar PV Systems

• Site selection and preparation (remote-area considerations)

• Installation checks and commissioning procedures for large-scale PV systems

• Performance testing methods and measurement workflow

• Inverter efficiency and power quality analysis

• Energy storage technologies for solar PV systems (overview + integration notes)

Module 3: Challenges, Solutions, and Lessons Learned

• Challenges and solutions for commissioning and operating PV systems in remote areas

• Case studies of successful large-scale PV projects in remote regions

• Lessons learned from commissioning and performance testing

• Planning and implementing a remote-area PV project: best practices and recommendations

Who Should Enrol?

• Quality assurance & quality control personnel

• Maintenance and operations personnel

• Graduates / Post Graduates / Research Scholars / Academicians

• Engineers, technicians, and field professionals

• Anyone involved in design, installation, commissioning, testing, or O&M of large-scale solar PV plants