DGS Berlin

Technical management photovoltaics

Efficient management of solar systems

Course contents

Basics: 

  • O&M concepts 
  • Regulations 
  • Documentation 
  • Onboarding / takeover of existing systems 

Contracts:

  • Control centre 
  • Service 
  • Asset Management 
  • other 

Maintenance and servicing 

  • Management 
  • Maintenance (preventive)  
  • Maintenance (fault analysis/defect rectification) 

Equipment 

  • Hardware 
  • Software 
  • Measurement technology/measurement methods 
  • Spare parts 
  • Data management 

Control room / data analysis 

  • Routine tests 
  • Error analysis 
  • Reporting 

Maintenance / system inspection - practice (1 day) 

  • Cleaning and other tasks 
  • Visual inspection 
  • Electrical testing 
  • Mechanical testing 
  • Thermography 
Course description

This practice-orientated course provides comprehensive knowledge on the professional technical management of photovoltaic systems (both for large ground-mounted systems and for larger roof-mounted systems from approx. 100 kWp). Participants will learn 

  • Legal and safety requirements 
  • Monitoring and optimisation of system performance 
  • Maintenance and servicing of PV systems 
  • Fault diagnosis and problem solving 
  • Economic aspects and yield optimisation 
Target groups

The course is aimed at technicians, engineers and project managers in the renewable energy sector. Upon completion, participants will be able to operate and maintain PV systems efficiently to ensure maximum performance and profitability. 

Prerequisites: 

  • Fundamentals of photovoltaic technology and system components
  • Management principles, if applicable 

Following the course, an optional online appointment is offered after approx. 1-3 months, where participants can ask questions that have arisen in the meantime. 

Languages

The course is offered in German.

Course times:

Day 1: 10 am - 4 pm

Day 2/3: 9 am - 4 pm