Solar Generation (1MW-5MW) Training

wesles24

Hello,
I am a member of a group that has been tasked with constructing some solar generation sites (1 MW - 5 MW), 100 kW, and I am looking to get some great training on the different technology and how to use it. Does anyone on this forum know of such a class to go to for a week or so and learn about this (anywhere in U.S)? I have found several classes online, but most are for small around the house type projects. Any information will be appreciated, thanks!

BB.

Most of us here only have experience with smaller off grid/grid tie systems (call it 5-8 kWatt maximum or so)...

When you get to large systems--You really need a good licensed power engineer to design/configure/monitor the installation of your systems. And you need to check references.

For example, a not too big system and what problems were had:

http://forum.solar-electric.com/forum/solar-electric-power-wind-power-balance-of-system/off-grid-solar-battery-systems/17986-is-the-system-set-up-right#post17986

Is this going to be a "Grid Tied" system (solar panels + GT Inverters tied to the utility grid) or Off Grid/Hybrid systems with backup power (either no grid, or ability to generate power when the utility is down)?

In general, understanding a "smaller" system is a good start--If you have never been down this road before. The "issues" with big systems can extend into 3 phase power systems and network stability--Which 4-8 years of college plus some school of hard knocks of education would be required.

-Bill