Utility-Scale PV Plant Design: 1–10 MWp
Build a complete, reviewable design workflow for large photovoltaic plants, using a 5 MWp project as the central engineering case.
Dates
14 – 18 Sept 2026
Duration
20 hours
Delivery
Online
Level
Advanced
This course follows the engineering sequence used to develop a utility-scale photovoltaic plant from the initial design basis through the grid-connection package.
Engineering scope
Participants work through DC field architecture, inverter selection, AC collection, transformer sizing, medium-voltage interfaces, protection principles, equipment schedules and the technical checks that influence CAPEX, OPEX and energy yield.
Practical case
A structured 5 MWp case study connects the calculations to real design decisions, documentation requirements, constructability and project risk.
Learning outcomes
- Define a complete DC, AC and medium-voltage architecture.
- Select modules, inverters and transformers from project requirements.
- Check sizing, losses, safety constraints and grid-connection interfaces.
- Prepare a coherent technical design package for review.
What this session includes
- Engineering templates and calculation workflow
- A guided 5 MWp design case
- Technical checklists
- Certificate of completion
Prerequisites
- Basic electrical engineering knowledge
- Familiarity with photovoltaic system fundamentals
Who it is for
- Solar engineers and designers
- EPC technical teams
- Project developers and technical consultants
Your instructors
Sana Ibrahim
Solar PV and Energy Systems Engineer
Sana Ibrahim leads practical solar engineering training focused on design quality, project performance and field-ready technical methods.