Solar Battery System Fundamentals
The GSES Solar Battery System Fundamentals online course provides a comprehensive introduction to grid-connected battery energy systems and how they can work in conjunction with a PV system. It is a technical course that introduces key concepts regarding the technologies used, the basics of sizing a battery and the operational life of a battery system. It will also cover some typical functions of a battery system such as providing backup during grid outages and off-setting peak loads.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding how grid-connected battery systems interact with PV system, characteristics of batteries and what are the emerging battery technologies
Topics Covered:
- How PV and batteries work together
- Overview of battery technology
- Sizing batteries
- Operation of battery system
This course is designed for electrical engineers and installers but it will relevant for other engineering disciplines like civil, structural, mechanical and environmental engineering.
Experience level: This course is a basic level and no previous experience required.
Prerequisites: None
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