Training Items for Client Engineers in PV & Energy Storage Projects

1. Overall Training Objectives

• System principles and architecture
• Daily operation, inspection and maintenance
• Fault diagnosis and basic troubleshooting
• Safety specifications and emergency response

• Data monitoring and operation & maintenance (O&M) management

• 
  

2. Core Training Modules

1. Basic Theoretical Training

• Basics of PV power plants: PV modules, inverters, combiner boxes, brackets, cables
• Basics of energy storage systems: batteries (mainly lithium iron phosphate), BMS, PCS, EMS, power distribution cabinets
• Collaborative operation principles of PV and energy storage: logic of power generation – energy storage – discharge – grid-connected / off-grid

• Basic electrical knowledge: AC/DC, lightning protection and grounding, insulation, protection configuration

• 
  

2. System Architecture and Equipment Identification

• On-site equipment distribution, functions and wiring connections
• Introduction to key equipment:
  • PV modules
  • Central inverters / string inverters
  • Energy storage battery containers / battery racks
  • PCS converters
  • High and low voltage power distribution cabinets, grid connection points
  • Monitoring backstage, cloud platform

• Explanation of system topology diagrams (primary system + secondary system)

• 
  

3. Safety Operation Training (Mandatory)

• High voltage / DC safety specifications, power outage and verification procedures
• Battery safety: thermal runaway, fire protection, explosion-proof, ventilation
• Personal protection: insulated tools, safety helmets, insulated shoes
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) operation procedures

• Emergency response: electric shock, fire, water leakage, abnormal temperature rise

• 
  

4. System Operation Training

• Normal start-up, shutdown procedures
• Manual / automatic mode switching
• Power setting, charging and discharging strategy configuration
• Grid connection switchgear, protection setting value viewing

• Backstage / touch screen operation: real-time data, curves, reports

• 
  

5. Monitoring System and Cloud Platform Training

• Operation of EMS (Energy Management System)
• Monitoring backstage:
  • Real-time data viewing
  • Historical curves, power generation, revenue statistics
  • Alarm information viewing and confirmation
• Mobile / web cloud platform application

• Data export and simple analysis

• 
  

6. Daily Inspection and Maintenance

• Daily / weekly / monthly inspection items
• PV module cleaning and shading inspection
• Connector temperature, wiring terminals, cable aging inspection
• Battery inspection: voltage, temperature, insulation, appearance
• Ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, lighting inspection

• Vulnerable parts replacement: fans, circuit breakers, terminals, surge protectors

• 
  

7. Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting (Key Practical Training)

• Meaning of common alarms: overvoltage, overcurrent, over-temperature, insulation fault, communication interruption
• Typical fault troubleshooting:
  • PV system failure to generate power
  • Energy storage system unable to charge/discharge
  • Grid connection failure
  • BMS alarm
  • Communication disconnection
• Simple fault troubleshooting steps: check alarms → check status → check wiring → check parameters → reset

• Faults requiring immediate shutdown and manufacturer contact

• 
  

8. Maintenance and Service Life Management

• Battery service life and influencing factors
• Balance maintenance and capacity calibration
• Equipment maintenance cycle and plan

• Spare parts management

• 
  

9. On-site Practical Training

• On-site start-up and shutdown operation
• Backstage practical operation
• Inspection route and point inspection

• Simulated fault troubleshooting (optional)

• 
  

10. Examination and Assessment (Essential for Delivery)

• Theoretical examination
• On-site operation assessment

• Issuance of training certificates

• 
  

3. Deliverables

• Training PPT
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual
• Inspection checklist
• Fault troubleshooting manual
• Training sign-in sheet, transcript, certificate