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Photovoltaic Operation and Maintenance Course

Online 300-hour course in photovoltaic operation and maintenance. 6 modules covering IEC 62446-1 (testing and maintenance of photovoltaic systems), IEC 62446-3 (thermography of modules and plants) and PVsyst. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Organise a photovoltaic operation and maintenance service with contractual KPIs.

02

Analyse monitoring data to detect faults and losses.

03

Carry out inspections using thermography, electroluminescence and I-V curves.

04

Perform maintenance of inverters, trackers and medium voltage equipment.

05

Manage warranties, insurance and operating costs.

06

Evaluate revamping and repowering opportunities.

07

Design the complete O&M plan for a plant in operation.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Photovoltaic maintenance technician who wants to specialise in Photovoltaic Operation and Maintenance.
  • Solar plant manager who wants to specialise in Photovoltaic Operation and Maintenance.
  • Performance analyst who wants to specialise in Photovoltaic Operation and Maintenance.
  • Renewable asset manager who wants to specialise in Photovoltaic Operation and Maintenance.
  • Thermographic inspector who wants to specialise in Photovoltaic Operation and Maintenance.
  • O&M coordinator who wants to specialise in Photovoltaic Operation and Maintenance.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the photovoltaic sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC 62446-1 (testing and maintenance of photovoltaic systems)
  • IEC 62446-3 (thermography of modules and plants)
  • IEC 61724-1 (performance monitoring)
  • IEC 60904-1 (measurement of I-V characteristics)
  • IEC TS 62804-1 (detection of potential-induced degradation)
  • EN 13306 (maintenance terminology)
  • Real Decreto 614/2001 (protection against electrical risk)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Scope of O&M contracts
  2. 1.2Preventive maintenance plans
  3. 1.3Corrective maintenance management
  4. 1.4Predictive maintenance techniques
  5. 1.5Stock management
  6. 1.6Staffing and shifts
  7. 1.7Occupational risk prevention
  8. 1.8Plant document management
  9. 1.9Contractual KPIs of the service
  10. 1.10Case study: annual maintenance plan for a 100 MW plant
  1. 2.1Plant SCADA
  2. 2.2On-site weather stations
  3. 2.3Data quality
  4. 2.4Operational performance ratio
  5. 2.5Calculation of technical availability
  6. 2.6String fault detection
  7. 2.7Inverter analysis
  8. 2.8Soiling losses
  9. 2.9Alarms and tickets
  10. 2.10Laboratory: SCADA data analysis with Python
  1. 3.1Drone-based thermography
  2. 3.2Night-time electroluminescence testing
  3. 3.3On-site I-V curves
  4. 3.4Visual inspection of modules
  5. 3.5PID and its recovery
  6. 3.6Cell hot spots
  7. 3.7Snail trails and microcracks
  8. 3.8Insulation tests
  9. 3.9Tracker inspection
  10. 3.10Practice: interpreting aerial thermography
  1. 4.1Central and string inverters
  2. 4.2Maintenance of power transformers
  3. 4.3Medium voltage switchgear
  4. 4.4Tracker mechanics and control
  5. 4.5Cabling and connectors
  6. 4.6Maintenance of the step-up substation
  7. 4.7Module cleaning
  8. 4.8Vegetation control
  9. 4.9Security and surveillance
  10. 4.10Workshop: inverter replacement procedure
  1. 5.1Repowering with current modules
  2. 5.2Inverter revamping
  3. 5.3Energy loss analysis
  4. 5.4Warranty management
  5. 5.5Insurance and claims
  6. 5.6O&M costs
  7. 5.7Digital twins of plants
  8. 5.8Maintenance with artificial intelligence
  9. 5.9Reports to the owner
  10. 5.10Case study: revamping plan for a 2010 plant
  1. 6.1Plant description
  2. 6.2Diagnosis of current status
  3. 6.3Preventive maintenance plan
  4. 6.4Inspection plan
  5. 6.5Monitoring system
  6. 6.6Resource organisation
  7. 6.7Annual operating budget
  8. 6.8KPIs and continuous improvement
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it easy to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PVsyst, Meteocontrol VCOM, Raptor Maps, Python (pvlib), Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for drone thermographic inspections, on-site I-V curve tracing, alarm analysis and SCADA availability. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:faculty with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with OT cybersecurity, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Plant description

Organise a photovoltaic operation and maintenance service with contractual KPIs.

Diagnosis of current status

Analyse monitoring data to detect faults and losses.

Preventive maintenance plan

Carry out inspections using thermography, electroluminescence and I-V curves.

Inspection plan

Perform maintenance of inverters, trackers and medium voltage equipment.

Monitoring system

Manage warranties, insurance and operating costs.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Photovoltaic maintenance technicianSolar plant managerPerformance analystRenewable asset managerThermographic inspectorO&M coordinator
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with PVsyst, Meteocontrol VCOM, Raptor Maps, Python (pvlib), Microsoft Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An in-house SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.

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