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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Concepts & Operation

IVE - Engineering
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Overview
Programme Code
1923
Subject Area
Engineering - Electrical & Electronic , Engineering - Construction, Built Environment
Programme Type
Short Course
Offering Institution
IVE - Engineering
Contact Hours
18
Programme Class [ 1923-10 ] Apply Online
Programme Fee
HKD$2,200.00
Special Offer
Lifelong Learning Subsidy HKD$1,200.00 only
Attachment
Account Creation Guide
Class Code Commencement Date Class Location Medium of Instruction Apply Online Class Remarks Class Status
1923-10 2025.06.24 Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung)
Cantonese supplemented with English
Proposed Date : 24 Jun - 5 Aug 2025 (every Tue)
Time : 19:00-22:00 (3 hours x 6 lectures, totally 18 hours)
Programme Aims
Renewable energy is important for sustainable development. In order to promote the development of distributed renewable energy, Hong Kong government has launched the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) Scheme in year 2018. Any non-governmental bodies or individuals install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at their premises and meet the specified requirements are eligible for applying the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) Scheme. This course aims to provide specific training on solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for applicants who are interested in this field.
 
Course Outline
 
1. Solar PV system Technologies
    ⦁ Solar panels (Single crystal, Poly-crystal, thin film, new technologies)
    ⦁ Solar power systems (On-Grid, Off-Grid, Batteries backup)
    ⦁ Inverters (MPPT, PWM, new technologies)
 
2. Solar PV installation
    ⦁ Solar panel and rack system
    ⦁ Cables and wiring
    ⦁ Electrical connection and safety
 
3. Solar PV Feed-In Tariff
    ⦁ How to prepare
    ⦁ How to apply
    ⦁ How to evaluate the benefit
 
4. Solar PV system Installation Consideration 
    ⦁ Electrical Code of Practice 
    ⦁ RE System Operation 
    ⦁ Test Report Preparation  
 
5. Solar PV System Optimize Design
    ⦁ Fundamental 3-phase electrical system 
    ⦁ Future technologies trends 
    ⦁ PV asset management and monitoring
 
6. Other Consideration from Energy Perspective 
    ⦁ Peak & non-Peak Predicted Benefit 
    ⦁ Power system risk management
    ⦁ Solar PV power conversion and control 
 
 
Schedule
  • 1 to 2 nights per week, 19:00 – 22:00
  • Duration: 18 hrs
  • Please click “Class Remarks’ (i) to see the dates and time of the class
 
Award

Certificate of Attendance is awarded upon satisfaction of the attendance requirement of 70%



Remarks

Starting from September 2024, only electronic lecture notes would be provided for this programme

 

Entry Requirements

Suitable for applicants who are interested in this course

Financial Assistance Scheme

The Lifelong Learning Subsidy is eligible for the VTC full-time students and graduates of Degree, Higher Diploma, Diploma of Foundation Studies / Foundation Diploma, Diploma of Vocational Education / Diploma in Vocational Education, Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate and Diploma Yi Jin / Yi Jin Diploma programmes with study duration of 1 year or above and with award offered by the VTC.

Each eligible graduate or student is entitled to the subsidy once under the scheme, no matter how many courses they are admitted to.

Applicants have to apply the course via the Lifelong Learning Mobile App/Platform, please visit the following website for details:

 

Eligibility

https://lifelonglearning.vtc.edu.hk/news/60af5e8c9f131a001f5085c1

 

VTC Lifelong Learning

https://lifelonglearning.vtc.edu.hk/

 

Applicants can use the "Apply Online" function, which available from the programme website and login to the Online Enrolment System to submit their applications.

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WhatsApp: 9081 5283

Tel: 9081 5283

Fax: 2432 2253

Email: EDIT@vtc.edu.hk

Website: EDIT.vtc.edu.hk

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