Solar PV Design Course for Solar EPC Engineers
From Site Survey to Complete Solar Project Engineering, Simulation & Execution
The IST Solar PV Design Course for Solar EPC Engineers is designed to develop practical engineering skills required to design, simulate, estimate, execute and commission residential, commercial, industrial and utility-scale solar power projects.
The programme focuses on real EPC engineering workflows rather than software operation alone.
Organised by: Institute of Solar Technology (IST), India
1. Course objectives
After completing the training, participants should be able to:
Conduct professional solar site surveys and feasibility studies.
Design rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems.
Perform 2D and 3D solar plant modelling.
Configure PV modules, strings and inverters.
Conduct energy generation and shading simulations.
Design DCDB, ACDB and electrical distribution systems.
Calculate DC and AC cable sizes and voltage drops.
Prepare SLD, BOQ and technical specifications.
Estimate project CAPEX, OPEX and financial returns.
Prepare EPC proposals and engineering reports.
Support project installation, testing and commissioning.
IST PVSolar Simulator – Practical engineering platform
The course will use IST PVSolar Simulator V9.0.14 to teach the complete solar project design workflow.
Software practical | Engineering application |
|---|---|
2D Design | Site plan and module placement |
3D Design | Building and plant modelling |
Shading Simulation | Near and horizon shading |
Energy Simulation | Solar generation and performance |
PV Database | Module and inverter modelling |
DCDB Design | String protection and DC distribution |
ACDB Design | AC protection and distribution |
Cable Calculation | Current, derating and voltage drop |
SLD | Electrical system representation |
Financial Analysis | Project investment evaluation |
Reports | Energy, financial, BOQ and proposal |
Key learning objective: Students should learn not only how to use the software but also how to verify its engineering outputs and prepare professional EPC deliverables.
Solar Project Design Master Course (Rooftop and Large solar system)
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- Site Assessment
- Hybrid On-Grid System Simulation
- Solar DCDB Design
- Solar ACDB Design
- Solar Power Plant SLD
- Solar Project Quotation
- Solar Project Bankability Report
- Solar Power Plant BOQ
Admission going on for 2nd Batch of Dec - 2026
Complete EPC project assignments
Site survey, module layout, inverter selection, SLD and BOQ.
3D modelling, shading, string configuration, cable sizing and energy report.
Project 3 – Industrial Solar Plant
1 MWElectrical engineering, transformer, protection, BOQ and financial feasibility. Land layout, shading, DC/AC architecture, energy simulation and bankability-oriented assessment.
Target participants
Electrical Engineers and Diploma Engineers
Solar EPC Design Engineers
Solar Project Engineers
Solar Installation Supervisors
Solar Consultants and Technical Managers
Solar Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Civil and Mechanical Engineers entering solar engineering
Eligibility: Engineering graduates, diploma holders and working solar professionals with basic electrical knowledge.
Career opportunities
After successful completion, participants can develop competencies for roles such as:
Professional role | Key responsibility |
|---|---|
Solar Design Engineer | PV system design |
Solar Simulation Engineer | Energy yield and shading |
Electrical Design Engineer | DC/AC engineering |
Solar EPC Engineer | Complete project engineering |
Solar Project Engineer | Project execution |
Solar Technical Consultant | Technical feasibility |
Solar Project Manager | Project coordination and delivery |
My recommendation: Make the distinguishing feature of this course the ability to complete four real engineering assignments — 5 kW, 100 kW, and 1 MW — using IST PVSolar Simulator V9.0.14. This gives Solar EPC Engineers a practical progression from small rooftop projects to utility-scale engineering.
