PVSyst Solar Plant Design: Commercial & Residential

This course is a comprehensive guide for learners who want to master the design and simulation of both off-grid (standalone) and on-grid commercial solar systems using PVsyst Software. Through step-by-step practical exercises, you will learn to analyze site conditions, design PV arrays, size battery banks, select backup generators, define losses, and perform economic feasibility studies.

The course equips you with hands-on skills to create professional solar system designs that are technically accurate, bankable, and ready for implementation. By the end of the program, you will confidently handle real-world projects, simulate energy generation, and prepare detailed project reports.

Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of solar PV systems (panels, inverters, batteries)

• Familiarity with energy concepts and renewable energy fundamentals

• Basic knowledge of MS Excel for calculations and data analysis

• No prior experience in PVsyst is required — the course starts from scratch

Audience:
This course is ideal for:

• Engineering students (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Renewable Energy)

• Solar EPC professionals and consultants

• Entrepreneurs planning solar projects (on-grid or off-grid)

• Technicians and engineers involved in solar design and installation

• Energy enthusiasts and professionals seeking to upgrade their solar design skills

Why Take This Course:

• Gain practical, industry-oriented skills in designing off-grid and on-grid solar systems

• Learn PVsyst software from scratch and master professional simulation techniques

• Understand the economics of solar projects and prepare bankable designs

• Enhance career opportunities in the rapidly growing solar energy sector

Course Content:

1. Design of OFF-Grid / Standalone Solar System in PVsyst

   • Downloading and setting up PVsyst Software

   • Importing site meteo files and defining user requirements

   • Tilt angle and azimuth selection for optimum generation

   • Designing and connecting battery banks

   • PV power calculation, string selection, and backup generator sizing

   • Defining losses, horizon, sun path, and shading analysis

   • 3D site construction, simulation, and report generation

   • Economic analysis of projects

2. Design of ON-Grid Commercial Scale Solar System in PVsyst

   • Site meteo file import, tilt and azimuth optimization

   • PV power calculation and string selection

   • Defining losses, shading, and horizon

   • 3D site construction and simulation

   • Generation of detailed project reports

   • Economic analysis and bankability assessment

Benefits:

• Hands-on expertise in PVsyst software for both off-grid and on-grid systems

• Ability to design bankable solar projects for commercial and residential purposes

• Practical understanding of system sizing, battery design, and generator integration

• Skills to perform simulation, energy yield analysis, and project feasibility studies

• Confidence to handle real-world solar projects and prepare professional documentation

In this course the learner will able to learn the following Points:

1. Design of OFF Grid / Standalone Solar System in PVsyst Software

• How to Download PVsyst Software

• Importing the Site Meteo file in Project Database

• Selecting the Tilt angle and Azimuth Angle

• Defining the User needs

• Designing the Battery Bank

• Connection of Battery Bank

• PV Power Calculation and String Selection

• Back Up Generator Selection

• Defining Detail Losses

• Defining the Horizon and SunPath

• Construction 3D Site in Near Shadings

• Simulation and Report Generation

• Economic Analysis of Project

2. Design of ON Grid Commercial Scale Solar System in PVsyst Software

• How to Download PVsyst Software

• Importing the Site Meteo file in Project Database

• Selecting the Tilt angle and Azimuth Angle

• Defining the User needs

• PV Power Calculation and String Selection

• Back Up Generator Selection

• Defining Detail Losses

• Defining the Horizon and SunPath

• Construction 3D Site in Near Shadings

• Simulation and Report Generation

• Economic Analysis of Project

  
  

I hope this course will definitely will going to help the participants to endeavor there knowledge in solar sector.