SAFELY TESTING & COMMISSIONING SOLAR PV SYSTEMS

In this NABCEP Registered day long training session renewable energy expert Michael Middlemast will take you through all aspects of the IEC62446 standard, the solar industry and more!

The session will be specifically tailored to the groups needs and skill level;

Sample topics include;

IEC 62446 Category 1 Tests 

6.1 Continuity of Earth and equipotential bonding conductors

6.2 Polarity

6.3 Combiner box test

6.4 String open circuit voltage test

6.5 String circuit current test (short circuit or operational)

6.7 Insulation resistance of the DC circuits

IEC62446 Category 2 Tests 

I-V Curve Tracing

Shade Analysis 

Wider topics covered throughout the day;

• Real world case studies including VIDEO FOOTAGE
• Health and safety best practices and documentation 
• Pre-testing calculations and preparation - What is STC? 
• What to expect when testing in extreme hot & cold
• The visual inspection including a free Visual Inspection Checlist 
• How to safely connect to 1000V & 1500V PV systems 
• How to work safely and efficiently in a solar PV combiner box
• What can Voc and Isc tell us about the health of a PV system? 
• What are the benefits of IV Curve tracing? 
• Learn how to effectively manage large amounts of data in the field 
• Generating professional performance reports

At the end of the session you'll receive a  certification of completion and on going aftersales support direct from Michael. 

Why book this training session?  

• Perfect for all solar PV commssioning and O&M professionals of all skill levels
• Trained directly by Michael Middlemast, giving you direct access to over 11 years of international solar PV experience.  
• Includes extensive aftersales support 
• NABCEP Approved - get your continuing education hours! https://coursecatalog.nabcep.org/classes/safely-testing-commissioning-pv-systems