Stand Alone Power Systems, Design and Install Micro-credential
Electrical
A course by
WITT
A practical micro-credential for electrical workers on designing and installing stand-alone (off-grid) power systems, including solar and battery components.
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Core skills this course teaches
Assess suitability for stand-alone power systems
Evaluate a site's suitability and perform energy yield calculations for different times of the year.
Analyze energy consumption & system sizing
Assess client loads, develop load profiles, and estimate shares of renewable and generator energy.
About This Course
This micro-credential provides advanced training for electrical professionals on the design, installation, commissioning, and fault-finding of stand-alone power systems. Covering a wide range of topics from off-grid battery technologies and inverter systems to site assessment, cabling, generator integration, regulations, and safety requirements, it builds on prior PV and battery system training. Delivered through a blend of flexible online modules, face-to-face sessions, and a post-course assignment, the course prepares participants to confidently provide reliable, safe, and sustainable off-grid electrical solutions.
Course Content
- Off-grid battery chemistries and characteristics
- Battery charging: PWM regulators and MPPT controllers
- Battery Inverters, Inverter/Chargers, hybrid vs off-grid inverters
- AC and DC coupled inverter architectures
- Cable sizing, fault level calculations, protective device selection
- Balance of system components
- Site suitability and load assessment
- System design and yield calculations
- Backup generators and multiple energy sources integration
- Wind and Micro-Hydro introduction
- Applicable standards (AS/NZS5033, 4509.1, 4509.2, 5139, battery standards)
- Installation, testing, commissioning, fault-finding
- Battery and system hazards and safety
- Energy consumption assessment and optimization
- Practical scenarios: remote monitoring, off-grid homes, workshops, village electrification
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Specialist roles in stand-alone/off-grid power system design and installationAdvanced electrical sector roles in renewable and battery integration
Build skills in these industries
Electrical engineeringRenewable energySolar energy
