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Certified Solar Testing & Commissioning Professional – CSTCP

Certified Solar Testing & Commissioning Professional - CSTCP

Equipping professionals with the fundamental expertise to ensure the highest standards in Solar PV performance through rigorous testing and commissioning practices

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Starting Date & Time
Thursday, July 4, 2024
4 PM to 6PM Berlin Time
8 Weeks in Total
Duration
Level 1: 4 Weeks (1 Weekly Session on Thursday)
Level 2: 4 Weeks (1 Weekly Session on Thursday)
Language:
English
Location:
Online
Solar PV Testing & Commissioning

As the solar industry continues to grow, the need for skilled professionals in solar PV testing and commissioning becomes increasingly critical. A lack of proper testing and commissioning can lead to suboptimal system performance, reduced energy output, and potential safety hazards. Unfortunately, the industry is currently facing a shortage of individuals who possess the specialized knowledge and skills required to perform these essential tasks.

The “Solar PV Testing & Commissioning” training program is designed to address this shortfall. It provides a thorough grounding in the principles of solar PV operation, the use of testing equipment, and the critical processes required to verify the proper installation and operation of solar power plants. This program is crucial for professionals who aspire to maintain the integrity of solar PV installations and guarantee their efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry standards.

Join our training program to become a key player in the solar energy sector, ensuring that solar installations deliver their promised performance and contribute to the global transition to renewable energy.

Who Should Attend?

Those on the front lines of solar PV system installation seeking to enhance their testing and commissioning skills

Engineers who require a detailed understanding of the testing and commissioning processes specific to solar PV systems

Individuals responsible for ensuring solar PV systems meet industry standards and perform optimally

Managers overseeing solar PV projects who need to understand the testing and commissioning phase to ensure project success

Electricians looking to expand their skillset into the renewable energy sector, particularly in solar PV

Sales personnel in the solar industry who need to understand the technical aspects of solar PV systems to inform their sales strategy

Those currently studying or recently graduated in fields related to renewable energy seeking practical skills for a career in solar energy

Professionals advising on solar PV projects who require knowledge of testing and commissioning for comprehensive consulting

Educators and trainers who want to include solar PV testing and commissioning in their curriculum

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Certificate

CSTCP
  • Certificate of Attendance: Awarded for 40 hours of participation.
  • Certificate of Completion: Earned by passing an exam and scoring at least 60%.
Advanced hybrid learning with interactive sessions

Level 1 Program Outline

Fundamental Principles in Testing Science and Measurement Tools

- Ohm's Law and its Applications
- Classification of Electrical Measurement Tools
- Voltage Difference Testing and Principle of Operation of its Devices
- Electric Current Testing and Principle of Operation of its Devices
- Electrical Frequency Testing and Principle of Operation of its Devices
- Electrical Resistance Testing and Principle of Operation of its Devices
- Summary, Comparison, and Notes on Testing and Measurement Tools

Testing and Commissioning works According to the IEC 62446-01

- Testing types and Solar system schematic diagram.
- Continuity of earth and equipotential bonding tests
- Polarity and Solar combiner box tests.
- Voc and Isc measurements and test results analysis.
- Functional and Visual inspection for Solar project.
- Insulation resistance tests of DC circuits.

Testing the IV-Curve Tracing for Solar Power Plants

- Solar Cell under load variation.
- In-depth Look at the IV-Curve
- Methodology for Conducting IV-Curve Tracing Tests
- Notes on IV-Curve Tracing Tests
- Rules for Analysing the Results of IV-Curve Tracing Tests
- Examples of Test Results and Detecting Faults in Solar Systems
- Summary and Notes on IV-Curve Tracing Tests

Conclusion of the Training Program for Solar PV Testing & Commissioning - Level 1

- Qualifications for Obtaining a Job in the Field of Solar Energy Project Testing

Level 2 Program Outline​

Electrical Insulation Resistance Tests

- Electrical Insulation Principle.
- Insulation leakage currents and insulation device work principle.
- Insulation testing types: Spot-Reading test
- Insulation testing types: Time-resistance test
- Insulation testing types: Step Voltage test
- Insulation testing types: Solar DC cables test
- Summary, Comparison, and Notes on Testing and Measurement Tools

Earth Resistance Tests

- Grounding definitions and Earth system types
- Factors Influence Earth values
- Soil Resistivity Testing Method
- Earth resistance testing types: Fall of Potential 3 & 4 Poles methodes.
- Earth resistance testing types: Selective Testing method.
- Earth resistance testing types: Stakless and Earth Clamping methods.
- Summary, Comparison, and Notes on Testing and Measurement Tools

Thermal Image Inspection Tests and Power Quality Introduction

- Thermography Concept and IR Camera working principle.
- Thermal Image Cameras Types and Classifications.
- Thermal Scanning for Electrical Applications.
- Qualitative And Quantitative test methods
- Rules for Analyzing the Results.
- Thermography Concepts.
- Power Quality devices selection and work principle
- Introduction about Power Quality Symptoms.
- Test results review by Power Quality Software.

Conclusion of the Training Program for Solar PV Testing & Commissioning - Level 2

- Exam Preparation

Training Methodology

Live, online, and interactive lectures

Practical Video Tutorials

Advanced Diagnostics

Group Work

Peer interaction and feedback

Networking & Guest Speakers interaction

Trainer Information

Abdulrahman Al-Qatawneh

Abdalrhman Alqatawneh

Engineer, MBA, General Manager @ AQ Electric Co.

Abdulrahman Al-Qatawneh holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Power Engineering and a Master's degree in Business Administration. He is a specialist in electrical testing and solar power plant inspections, having contributed to numerous high-profile electrical inspections for major solar power plants across the Middle East, cumulatively amounting to 1.0GW. With expertise in the technology of electrical testing, operation, maintenance and measurement tools across various sectors and applications in electrical networks, Abdulrahman has led multiple training programs in the field of electrical testing in countries including Jordan, Tunisia, and Egypt. He is highly dedicated and shows great potential in Testing & Commissioning work, field training, and instructing. Additionally, he offers technical support in electrical testing equipment and instruments related to the solar field, including Solar Installation devices, MV Test Equipment, Power Quality Analyzers, Energy Loggers, Insulation Testers, Thermal Imagers, IV Curve devices, Earth Resistance Meters, among others.

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