Learn about photovoltaic (PV) project management and economics through lectures and practical hands-on exercises. This in-person training course takes place in Berlin, Germany, and covers PV technology, markets, risks and risk mitigation, project phases, and finance. It also includes field trips and site visits.

Training Course Objectives:

• Evaluate the bankability of PV projects
• Discuss technical, commercial, legal, and political risks as well as risk mitigation schemes
• Debate the advantages and challenges of PV power plant economics
• Facilitate the exchange of potential or specific project ideas among participants, who bring perspectives from around the globe
• Provide the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions on PV projects

Learning Objectives:

• Assess the main financial indicators of a PV plant and evaluate economic feasibility
• Identify project risks, risk mitigation, dos and don’ts
• Determine CAPEX/OPEX, assess key financial indicators, and set up the financial structure of PV projects
• Define project phases, starting with the initial concept to operation and maintenance, to developing PV project plans, including: planning and commissioning, approvals, logistics, construction, and grid-connection
• Analyse operational data from a real PV system

• Individuals that already have some experience with PV
• Professionals that have an understanding of energy markets and basic financial concepts
• Those who want to gain more knowledge in PV project development and their feasibility assessment

Qualification Level

• Basic PV knowledge (which can be acquired by attending GESS I: Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies)

• Photovoltaic markets and technical introduction
• Management of solar projects (with case studies)
• Economics and financing of PV projects (with case studies)
• Battery Storage

• Assessment of knowledge acquisition
• Qualified trainer with extensive industry experience
• Theoretical lectures, discussions, and group work
• State-of-the-art practical training (calculations, hands-on exercises)
• Use of technology-specific, self-build practical training rigs
• Informative and engaging site visits or field trips with inspections of power plants and buildings
• Discounts for our alumni, group bookings, and multiple purchases