DGS/VDE
Specialist in photovoltaics
Professional and standard-compliant planning, installation, assembly, commissioning and operation of photovoltaic systems
Dates
23 - 27 February 2026 (online)
20 - 24 February 2026 (Berlin)
08 - 12 June 2026 (Munich)
24 - 28 August 2026 (online)
05 - 09 October 2026 (Berlin)
07 - 11.12.2026 (online)
Times
9 - 15:30
Course contents
Basics
- Market and potential, legal framework
- Economic and ecological assessment
- Meteorological basics
Module technology and PV generator
- Types, structure, mode of operation, cell and module interconnection
- Properties, characteristic curves, equivalent circuit diagrams, bypass diodes
- Generator design, functionality of a PV system
System technology (inverters, protection components, storage...)
- Inverters, circuits, functions, parameters
- Circuit principles, inverter types, selection
- Protective elements, EMS, storage options
Planning and design
- Laws, regulations, directives, DIN/VDE standards
- Dimensioning, module selection, optimisation strategies
- System concepts, self-consumption systems
- Yield forecast, simulation, performance ratio
Construction and assembly
- Building requirements (model building regulations, DIBt building regulations, VDI guidelines, etc.) Statics, construction, building integration
- Mounting systems, pitched roof, flat roof, open space
- System installation and fire protection
Standardised electrical installation
- Installation according to VDE 0100 Part 712
- Dimensioning of components for the DC and AC side
- Design/routing of DC cables VDE 2283-4/0100-520
- Lightning and surge protection in accordance with VDE 0185-305-3
Grid connection, commissioning and operation
- VDE-AR-N 4105, grid integration (voltage stability, reactive power and frequency control), EEG requirements
- FNN Application Rules, Medium and High Voltage Directive
- Commissioning and testing in accordance with VDE 0126-23
- Operating data acquisition and monitoring
- Troubleshooting, operating data acquisition, maintenance
Practice
- Occupational safety and accident prevention, assembly exercises
- Measurements and acceptance tests
- Exercises for site survey and on-site appointment
- Shading analysis
Target price
Professional, VDE-compliant handling of PV systems at the highest level of quality: the ability to plan and install PV systems in accordance with the latest developments in photovoltaics, taking into account the applicable standards, regulations and safety requirements. Knowledge of professional and quality-compliant planning, installation and construction is deepened in a practical manner.
Target groups
- Specialists and managers in the electrical and solar industry / companies in the energy industry such as energy suppliers or grid operators
- Technicians
- (Construction) planners
- Engineers
- Masters
- Craftsmen
- Plumbers
- Experts
- Energy consultants
- Employees of educational and research institutions
- (...)
Languages
The course is offered in German.
Costs
3.150,- € normal price
3.060,- € Membership price VDE