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.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
WITT Campus, New Plymouth
It will take a total of 6 weeks
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.
Select battery technology
Choose the most suitable battery technology for each situation based on a range of factors.
What You're Signing Up For
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
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Electrical engineering
Renewable energy
Solar energy
Future employment opportunities might be
Specialist roles in stand-alone/off-grid power system design and installation
Advanced electrical sector roles in renewable and battery integration