Utility-Scale Hybrid Solar PV Plants with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) – Mastering Grid Stability, Design Integration, and Lifecycle Asset Management

By the end of this 4 days training course, participants will be able to:

• Attain an in-depth, advanced understanding of the design, integration, and operational principles of utility-scale hybrid PV-BESS systems.
• Analyse and apply optimisation techniques to design and size utility-scale hybrid plants for maximum efficiency and grid services.
• Develop skills to evaluate, quantify, and mitigate complex technical, performance, and safety risks associated with PV and BESS infrastructure.

This course has been designed for professionals working in the energy sector looking to further develop their careers to keep up to date on emerging technologies.

• Electrical, Power System, and Renewable Energy Engineers involve in system planning, protection studies, and grid interconnection, as well as Transmission and Distribution Operators managing grid stability and congestion issues.
• Project Managers, Developers, and EPC Contractors responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle from feasibility and economics to construction and commissioning of hybrid plants.
• Asset Managers and O&M Engineers focusing on day-to-day plant reliability, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and maximising long-term asset health.
• QA/QC Engineers, Commissioning Teams, and Safety Specialists dealing with standards, testing protocols, fire risk assessments, and thermal runaway mitigation.
• Financial Analysts, System Operators, and Digital/AI Engineers tasked with optimising revenue streams (ancillary services, arbitrage), and commercial strategy.

• Intermediate
• Advanced

This training is conducted in a classroom environment, combining lectures (50%), case study discussions (30%), and interactive activities (20%) to provide a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge, practical insights, and hands-on engagement. Participants will apply learning through role-playing exercises, quizzes, and examinations to reinforce understanding and assess competency. The training leverages digital tools such as Cluedo, Mentimeter, and Slido, as well as technical applications including SolarGIS, Meteonorm, NASA POWER, the NREL PVWatts Calculator, and the FMECA toolbox. Learning resources include videos, printed materials, and presentation slides, supported by references from books, journals, websites, prior trainings, and the trainer’s personal repository of experiences.

Your expert instructor is an internationally recognised Professional Engineer and Chartered Engineer (UK) with more than 18 years of global experience across 30+ countries, specialising in renewable energy systems, and Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). His work spans Europe, the Middle East, Africa, America, Australia, and Asia, where he has provided high-impact technical services for leading power utility organisations in the the EU and APAC region.

His notable project portfolio includes the commissioning of large-scale solar PV plants, technology assessments for offshore wind parks, and specialised forensic investigations at major renewable energy and grid-connected assets, HVDC interconnectors, offshore wind submarine cables, and high-voltage grid infrastructure. He leads comprehensive investigations involving LV, MV, HV, and EHV equipment failures up to 500 kV, covering both AC and DC networks while providing regional support to global technical bodies. His technical expertise spans utility-scale solar PV design, performance assessment, degradation analysis, BESS safety and thermal runaway behaviour, grid stability, ancillary services, and hybrid PV–BESS integration.

With over 12 years of international training experience, he has delivered more than 25 specialised training programs on BESS, solar PV systems, offshore wind cables, HV/EHV failures, and forensic engineering for utilities, EPCs, regulators, and TSOs worldwide.

He holds numerous professional credentials including CEng (UK), ACPE, Professional Engineer (BEM), Professional Technologist (MBOT), HRDC Accredited Trainer, while actively pursuing further certifications including MIFireE, EUR ING, and MCIArb. His depth of technical knowledge, extensive field experience, and proven training excellence make him an authoritative subject-matter expert.

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To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized “One to One” coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.
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