Grid-connected Battery Storage Systems, Design and Install Micro-credential (Level 4)
Electrical
A course by
WITT
A practical micro-credential for electricians and related professionals to design, install, and commission grid-connected battery storage systems integrated with photovoltaic (solar) power, focused on safety, industry standards, and system optimisation.
NZ$3,450
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Assess site suitability and calculate energy yield
Evaluate the appropriateness of a site for grid-connected battery storage and estimate potential energy yield for clients.
Analyse and optimise energy consumption
Assess a client’s consumption, create load/PV profiles, and provide options to improve self-consumption of PV energy.
About This Course
This Level 4 micro-credential is designed for registered electrical workers who want to develop the skills and knowledge to design and install grid-connected battery storage systems, especially when combined with photovoltaic (PV) systems. The flexible course includes self-paced online modules, a three-day intensive on campus, and a post-course assignment. Topics span battery technologies, safety, system design, installation, regulatory compliance, and real-world application scenarios. The qualification is NZQA-registered and endorsed by SEANZ, the Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand.
Course Content
- Common battery chemistries and characteristics
- Battery charging principles
- Multimode (hybrid) battery inverters
- AC and DC coupled inverter architectures
- Cable sizing, fault level calculations, selection of protective devices
- Balance of system components
- Site suitability and load assessment
- System design and yield calculations
- Applicable regulations and standards (AS/NZS5033, AS/NZS4777.1, AS/NZS5139, battery standards)
- Lines company connection requirements in New Zealand
- Installation, testing, commissioning, fault-finding for grid-connected battery storage systems
- Hazards and safety considerations of batteries
- Energy consumption assessment, load profiling, optimisation strategies
- Applications: maximising self-consumption of renewable energy, backup power, load shifting, tariff optimisation, grid support, avoiding mains upgrade, phase conversion
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Install and maintain grid-connected battery storage systemsWork as an Electrician, Electrical Engineer, or Electrical Inspector with Mains Parallel Generation endorsement
Build skills in these industries
Electrical EngineeringEnergy and UtilitiesRenewable Energy
