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Commercial Solar Design

This is a specialised solar design course aimed at arming installers with high-level system design knowledge and skills.

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Set the foundation

A successful installation always starts with a well designed system. We teach you how to get everything right from the start to avoid issues during installation.
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Key differences

Commercial systems have a level of complexity not found in the residential sector. Learn about these crucial differences and design your next project in confidence.
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Experienced instructors

The course is run by industry professionals that have up to two decades of experience designing and installing commercial solar systems.
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Melbourne

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When
Friday, February 28, 2020
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Where
The University of Melbourne, 442 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn 3122
TBA
Time
8:00am - 3.30pm
Cost
$200-270
Whats included?
45 CPD Points
Hot lunch at a local cafe and morning tea
Take-home booklet with complete course curriculum
Question and answer sessions
Certificate of attendance
Occasional dad jokes
Your Instructors

Learn from skilled industry experts with experience designing and delivering successful commercial solar projects.

Veli Markovic

Head of Training, Greenwood
Veli has nearly two decades of experience in the renewable industry. He is passionate about providing people with valuable education and is highly regarded throughout the industry as an educator and operator.

Dave Fulton

Lead Engineer, Greenwood
Dave is our resident engineer and raises the importance of attention to detail in ensuring works are completed to a high standard and with minimal setbacks.

Matt Culkin

Product Manager, Greenwood
Matt is an A-Grade electrician who oversees the design and implementation of grid protection systems and injection testing services here at Greenwood. He liaises daily with the electrical distributors to meet design intricacies and strict regulatory standards.
What We Teach

We look at the "nitty gritty" of what's required in the design process, from an assessment of loads all the way through to panel string configurations.

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Key financial aspects and hidden costs

We go through the key financial points you need to address when planning a design prior to installation.

There are many financial factors that need to be considered when designing a successful commercial installation, from compliance and testing through

Key Topics:
  • Secondary protection
  • Grid applications
  • Structural engineering report

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System design

Understand the finer details involved in designing high performing systems.

The main module in this course covers all the key technical aspects of actually designing a successful commercial solar system. From AC / DC requirements, to string configurations and inverter options - you'll gain the knowledge required to deliver complete system designs.

Key Topics:
  • String configurations
  • Parallel or not - pros and cons
  • Inverter options
  • Overclocking
  • AC side
  • DC side
  • Voltage rise

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Cost benefit analysis

What's required to maximise system performance and efficiency through design.

Understanding how to maximise the performance of your system will ensure you achieve the best results possible for your client. We go over factors that have an impact on the effectiveness of systems and how they can impact cost.

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Key Topics:
  • Panel orientation
  • Flat roof vs tilt frames
  • Output comparisons

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Key tools and limitations

Get an understanding of the key tools that successful installers use when designing systems.

Making sure you have all the required data prior to designing your system will ensure your installation goes smoothly and is delivered on time and within budget.

Key Topics:
  • On-site checklist
  • Financial component
  • Inverter voltage windows
  • Physical limitations
Past Students

We help industry peers develop the skillset needed when designing high performing commercial systems.

Ian
"Enjoyed the day. Focused more on the smaller detail which kept things interesting."
Luke
"Attended because we had our first commercial job coming up. Enjoyed the course and the takeaway guide to use on site was extremely helpful!"
Mark, Installer
"Great course and professional speakers, found the AC side the most useful!"

All of our courses are approved by the CEC, we are also an ISO9001 certified company.

FAQ

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Is catering provided on the day?

Yes, our events are fully catered with your choice of lunch included in your ticket. At morning tea, drinks and cakes are bought to the training room and for lunch we all walk down to a cafe and sit down for a proper main meal. Dietary requirements can be catered for - simply let us know at checkout when buying a ticket.

What is your cancellation policy?

You are welcome to cancel your ticket for a full refund up to 2 days before the event. Unfortunately we are not able to offer refunds within 2 days of the event as we need to confirm catering, venue requirements, and guest speakers for the event.

How many people attend the courses?

We believe the best learning environments are close-knit ones, which is why our training courses are between 25-35 people. We welcome all genders, cultural backgrounds and beliefs at our training courses and strive to provide a memorable experience for all of our students.

Is support available following the course?

Our phone line is always open for anyone who has ever taken one of our courses, whether it be a question or more specialised help in the form of one of our Industry service offerings - we're always happy to help!

Do you offer discounts for group bookings?

We most certainly do. Group booking discounts are applied at checkout and are available for 2+ person bookings.

Our courses are limited in capacity. Secure your spot today.

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