Photovoltaic (PV) basic knowledge - Expertise: 2-day online training course

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Thursday, 12/10/2025 –
Friday, 12/11/2025

Tuesday, 02/23/2026 –
Wednesday, 02/24/2026

Tuesday, 11/09/2026 –
Wednesday, 11/10/2026

Time

9:00 - 17:00

Register deadline

12/02/2025

02/16/2026

11/02/2026

Seminar type

Online Seminar

Number of participants

Maximum 20

Maximum 0

Language

german

Speakers

Praxiserfahrener Trainer der TÜV Rheinland Akademie

Certificate

No

Price including examination fees

735,00 €

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Content

Solar technology is becoming ever more efficient, cheaper, enjoys high ecological recognition and is increasingly becoming a design element. Smooth implementation of this advanced technology is now possible if all the players involved have up-to-date knowledge in the planning and construction of photovoltaic systems.

Your benefits:
§ You will be familiar with the interface problems involved in installing a photovoltaic system and will be able to work professionally with the various trades.
§ You will receive a certificate of competence that documents your expertise in this promising field of work.
§ You will open up new market potential in a growing sector of building and energy technology.
§ Knowledge of the interface problems involved in installing a photovoltaic system and professional cooperation with the various trades
§ Receive a certificate of competence as confirmation of your expertise in the field of photovoltaics
§ Tapping into new market potential in a growing sector of building and energy technology Energy technology

Completion:
The certificate from TÜV Rheinland Academy after passing the exam
Written knowledge test: one hour at the end of the second webinar day

Contents of the webinar:
§ Technology basics
§ Sunlight becomes electricity
§ From the cell to the module to the PV system
§ Module technologies, module parameters
§ Storage technologies, storage parameters
§ Quality, tests, guarantees
§ System planning / yield forecast
§ Site and building assessment
§ Irradiation / shading
§ Correctly dimensioning the system and components
§ Yield estimation and simulation programmes
§ Building law, Standards, codes of practice
§ Relevant guidelines, standards
§ Warranty
§ Accident prevention
§ Building with photovoltaics
§ Stability of the PV system and building
§ Roof-mounted, in-roof mounting, elevated systems
§ Electrical installation and commissioning
§ What applies and who is authorised to do what?
§ Generator connection box, cables, inverters
§ Protection technology
§ Protection against residual currents
§ Protection against the effects of lightning
§ Grid connection and electricity meter
§ Acceptance and commissioning
§ Maintenance and servicing
§ Costs and revenues
§ Profitability calculations
§ Tax considerations, insurance
§ Operator models
§ Written qualification test

Target group

Tradesmen (e.g. roofers, carpenters, chimney sweeps), electricians, energy consultants, experts in the construction and property sector

Additional information

Please note: To register for this training course, you need a user account in our KOSTAL Solar Terminal, which you can use to access our webshop. Only employees of an electrical engineering company have access to the webshop.

Prerequisites

Training in a technical profession or professional experience in the field of PV and storage technology. Stable internet connection, a headset or loudspeaker, a camera and Windows 10/the latest iOS MAC version.

The training is carried out via MS Teams -> NO own MS Teams licence required. The exam takes place via Alfaview. Registration on the TÜV PersCert platform is required in advance. You will receive an e-mail with a film. Only if the participant has registered there can they take part in the online exam. To ensure that the training runs smoothly, we recommend that you participate with a PC or notebook and ask you to log in 15 minutes before the start and carry out the technical test for your system. We recommend using one of the following browsers: Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer from version 11. It is recommended that each participant takes part in the training course using their own end device and access.

If you have any questions, we will be happy to help you.

Our team will support you in selecting and registering for our seminars - we look forward to receiving your enquiry!

events-solar@kostal.com +49 (0) 761 47744 -128

Registration

Please note:

Please note: You need a user account in our web store to register for this training course. Access is only granted to employees of an installation company.

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