With this Postgraduate certificate based on Relearning, you will carry out an optimal dimensioning of Photovoltaic Installations to optimize energy production"

A recent report published by the International Energy Agency shows that global solar PV capacity reached 770 gigawatts last year, leading to an annual expansion of 20% on average over the last decade. Despite advances in solar PV, significant challenges remain in the effective integration of solar PV into power grids. In this context, professionals must incorporate the most innovative PV system performance optimization techniques into their procedures.

In response to this, TECH has created an avant-garde and cutting-edge Postgraduate certificate in Photovoltaic Installations. The academic itinerary will delve into the current state of the photovoltaic market and its technological innovation. In this regard, the syllabus will delve in detail the specificities of these plants in off-grid buildings. In this way, engineers will be able to efficiently manage the available energy resources. In addition, the program will include a disruptive topic on current trends in photovoltaic technology, which will keep graduates at the forefront of innovation in this field.

It should be noted that the methodology of this program emphasizes its innovative nature. TECH offers a 100% online educational environment, tailored to the needs of busy professionals seeking to advance their careers. It also relies on the Relearning methodology, based on the repetition of key concepts to fix knowledge and facilitate learning. In this way, the combination of flexibility and a robust pedagogical approach makes it highly accessible. The only requirement is that professionals have a device with an Internet connection, including their own cell phone. In this way, they will be able to enter the Virtual Campus to enjoy an educational experience that will take their work horizons to a higher level.

TECH is a university at the forefront of technology, which puts all its resources at your disposal to help you succeed as an engineer"

This Postgraduate certificate in Photovoltaic Installations contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Photovoltaic Energy
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will delve into Photovoltaic Hybridization with renewable technologies and reduce maintenance costs associated with renewable energy generation"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to prepare for real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Do you want to get up to date with the latest trends in Architectural Integration of Photovoltaic Installations? Achieve it with this program in only 180 hours"

TECH provides you with a 100% online methodology, based on free access to content and learning customization"

Upon completion of this Postgraduate certificate, engineers will have a holistic understanding of the principles of solar photovoltaic energy. Likewise, professionals will develop advanced skills to properly select the components of the systems, thereby optimizing both their efficiency and cost. In addition, graduates will be able to implement preventive maintenance programs with the objective of minimizing downtime. In this regard, experts will handle the most sophisticated monitoring systems.

You will be highly qualified to size Photovoltaic Installations for a wide range of applications, including large industrial plants"

General Objectives

• Develop a specialized vision of the photovoltaic market and its lines of innovation
• Analyze the typology, components and advantages and disadvantages of all configurations and schemes of large photovoltaic plants
• Specify the typology, components and the advantages and disadvantages of all the configurations and schemes of self-consumption photovoltaic installations
• Examine the typology, components and advantages and disadvantages of all off-grid PV plant configurations and schemes
• Establish the typology, components and the advantages and disadvantages of hybridization of photovoltaic technology with other conventional and renewable generation technologies
• Establish the fundamentals of the operation of the components of the direct current part of the photovoltaic installations.
• Understand all the properties of the components
• Establish the fundamentals of the operation of the components of the direct current part of the photovoltaic installations.
• Understand all the properties of the components
• Characterize the solar resource on any site in the world
• Handle terrestrial and satellite databases
• Select optimal sites for photovoltaic systems
• Identify other factors and their influence on the photovoltaic installation
• Assess the profitability of investments, operation and maintenance activities and financing of photovoltaic projects
• Identify risks that may affect the viability of investments
• Manage PV projects
• Design and dimensioning of photovoltaic plants, including site selection, sizing of components and their coupling
• Estimate energy yields
• Monitor photovoltaic plants
• Manage health and safety
• Design and dimensioning of self-consumption photovoltaic installations, including site selection, sizing of components and their coupling
• Estimate energy yields
• Monitor photovoltaic installations
• Design and dimensioning of off-grid photovoltaic systems, including site selection, sizing of components and their coupling
• Estimate energy yields
• Monitor photovoltaic installations
• Analyze the potential of PVGIS, PVSYST and SAM software in the design and simulation of photovoltaic installations.
• Simulate, dimension and design photovoltaic installations using the following softwares: PVGIS, PVSYST and SAM.
• Acquire skills in the assembly and commissioning of installations
• Develop specialized knowledge in the operation and preventive and corrective maintenance of the facilities

Specific Objectives

• Identify the present and future possibilities of photovoltaic technology
• Differentiate the wide range of possible configurations and schemes, identifying in each case their advantages and disadvantages
• Analyze the role of each component within a photovoltaic installation
• Determine the synergies of hybridization of photovoltaic technology with other conventional and renewable generation technologies

This program gives you the opportunity to practice in simulated environments, which provide immersive learning programmed to prepare you for real-life situations"