Fully online technical training designed around real industry demand, so you can specialize at your own pace.
11/14/2026
Start Date
12 months
Duration
1500
Total Hours
12 Modules
Program
Duration
Total Hours
Program
Start Date
$6260
ICTESS’s Solar PV and Energy Storage Professional Certificate trains specialists in the design, sizing and operation of solar installations with energy storage. The program runs from solar resource assessment to BESS integration, covering every type of PV system: grid-tied, behind-the-meter and off-grid.
You will learn the engineering calculations used on real projects: shading analysis in PVsyst, string and inverter configuration with MPPT criteria, storage sizing, DC/AC protection design, performance ratio analysis, and financial evaluation with CAPEX, OPEX and PPAs. The program ends with a Capstone Project, where you develop a complete solar PV plant with energy storage.
The Solar PV and Energy Storage Professional Certificate meets the growing demand for technical specialists who can design solar installations with integrated storage. The solar industry is central to the energy transition, and it needs professionals who master the engineering calculations, interconnection requirements (NEC Article 705, IEEE 1547, UL 1741) and the economics of projects with batteries.
The program prepares you to lead complete solar projects, from solar resource assessment through commissioning and operation. You will learn to size installations on technical and economic criteria, configure battery storage systems, design electrical protection to NEC Article 690, run performance ratio studies, and manage operations with advanced diagnostic techniques.
You will work hands-on with PVsyst, the professional software for production simulation and loss analysis. The program ends with a Capstone Project, where you develop a complete solar PV plant with storage using all the skills from the technical modules.
The Solar PV and Energy Storage Professional Certificate prepares you for specialized technical roles at solar engineering firms, specialized installation contractors, solar developers, EPCs and the energy departments of large companies. You could work as a solar PV project engineer, technical lead for solar installations, behind-the-meter solar consultant, or O&M technician at solar plants.
You will learn to manage projects from feasibility through operation: running solar resource studies with TMY data, sizing installations to interconnection requirements, preparing technical reports and permit submittal packages for the AHJ, configuring battery storage systems, overseeing construction, and improving performance through performance ratio analysis and diagnostics.
You will also be able to design net metering and non-export systems, develop off-grid and hybrid projects, run technical audits with thermography and IV curves, and build financial analyses with PPA structures. The hands-on approach lets you apply what you learn to real projects right away.
Study from anywhere with no commute and fit your technical specialization around your current job.
Plan your study around your own schedule. Move through the modules when it suits you and review whatever you need.
Learn PVsyst with real case studies. It is the go-to tool for solar PV sizing.
Technical video lessons, up-to-date downloadable materials, forums with specialized tutors, and hands-on exercises.
With ICTESS you get specialized technical training focused on professional practice and built so you master the skills the solar and energy storage industry demands. Learn with up-to-date methods and real engineering tools.
What you'll achieve
Assess the solar resource with TMY data, analyze shading in PVsyst and calculate system losses to estimate the annual energy production of PV installations.
Size the electrical configuration of PV plants: string design, inverter selection with MPPT criteria, and BESS integration to technical requirements.
Design DC/AC protection, SPDs and disconnecting means to NEC Article 690, including rapid shutdown, to ensure the electrical safety of grid-tied and off-grid installations.
Develop net metering and non-export behind-the-meter projects, as well as off-grid and hybrid systems with generators and batteries for residential and commercial or industrial applications.
Perform complete financial analyses with CAPEX, OPEX and PPA structures, evaluating the feasibility of solar PV projects with integrated energy storage.
The solar industry is growing rapidly, driven by decarbonization goals and the economic competitiveness of solar technology. Federal and state clean energy programs continue to support new solar and storage deployment, which creates steady demand for technical professionals specialized in design and storage.
Shortage of storage specialists: Employers struggle to find engineers who can integrate BESS into PV installations. Companies report difficulty filling roles that require expertise in both solar and energy storage, a skill set in growing demand as the grid needs to manage generation intermittency.
Behind-the-meter solar as a growth driver: Net metering programs and state incentives have boosted residential and commercial installations, creating a market that needs professionals who can design net metering, non-export and battery-backed systems. Specializing in these project types opens doors in a segment with strong commercial and technical activity.
Competitive edge in the job market: Specialized training in solar plus storage sets you apart from generalist profiles. Mastering PVsyst, performance ratio calculations, BESS configuration and PPA financial analysis makes you a priority candidate at leading solar companies.
Completing the Solar PV and Energy Storage Professional Certificate positions you in one of the fastest-growing segments of the renewable industry. Solar paired with storage is a driver of the energy transition and creates steady demand for technical specialists at engineering firms, installation contractors, developers and corporate energy departments.
Access to specialized technical roles: You will qualify for roles such as solar PV project engineer, behind-the-meter solar consultant or O&M technician. Specializing in battery storage broadens your opportunities.
Command of professional tools: Hands-on proficiency in PVsyst for production simulation and shading analysis sets you apart in hiring. It is the industry standard for solar PV at specialized engineering firms.
Ability to lead complete projects: You will build the skills to manage every phase of a solar plus storage project, from solar resource assessment to operations and maintenance, taking on greater technical responsibility in large-scale RFPs.
Recognized professional certificate: The ICTESS certificate backs your specialization in solar PV and energy storage, validating your skills with engineering firms, installers and solar developers.
This program is designed for professionals and graduates who want to specialize in the design, sizing and management of solar PV projects with energy storage. Recommended profiles include:
Program details
The Capstone Project is the culminating stage of the program and brings together all the technical skills you develop. It involves the complete development of a solar PV plant with energy storage, from solar resource analysis through the O&M proposal, using the professional methods and calculation tools the industry relies on.
The project includes a solar resource study with TMY data, shading and loss analysis in PVsyst, and sizing of the electrical configuration with strings, inverters and a BESS. You will design the mounting structure for wind and snow loads, calculate DC/AC protection with SPDs and disconnecting means, prepare the complete one-line diagram, and define interconnection requirements under NEC Article 705 and IEEE 1547.
The project also covers the expected performance ratio, an O&M strategy with thermography and IV curve protocols, and a complete financial analysis with CAPEX, OPEX and PPA structure modeling. The final deliverable must meet the technical standard and professional format of a permit submittal package, showing that you can produce rigorous documentation ready for the AHJ or for industry clients.
ICTESS’s Solar PV and Energy Storage Professional Certificate includes hands-on training with PVsyst, the industry-standard tool for designing and simulating PV installations worldwide. You will learn to import TMY weather data, model the site with 3D shading analysis, configure the electrical system with strings and inverters, calculate temperature, wiring and mismatch losses, and generate professional annual energy production reports. Practical experience with PVsyst is a common requirement when hiring at specialized engineering firms and solar developers, because it is the tool they use for feasibility studies, technical reports and due diligence on PV installations.
An engineering degree is not required, but an associate degree or advanced technical training in electrical, electronics, energy or construction is recommended. The program is designed for industrial, electrical, electronics and energy engineers, and it is also open to construction managers, building science graduates and science graduates with a technical background. Solar PV installers with proven professional experience may also enroll if they have prior knowledge of electricity and technical software. The program includes advanced electrical engineering calculations, battery sizing and financial analysis, so you will need to read one-line diagrams and work with simulation tools.
The ICTESS Professional Certificate backs your technical specialization in solar PV and energy storage and is valued by industry employers as high-level professional development. Although it is not an accredited academic degree, the certificate documents specific, in-demand skills: sizing with PVsyst, designing BESS, calculating electrical protection, analyzing performance ratio and evaluating projects with PPA structures. Engineering firms, specialized installers and solar developers value this hands-on training as a complement to a bachelor’s degree, because it shows up-to-date knowledge of codes and standards, command of real industry tools, and experience developing complete PV projects.
The Solar PV and Energy Storage Professional Certificate stands out for its comprehensive approach that includes BESS and the technical depth of its engineering calculations. While many courses offer general solar knowledge, this program covers every installation type in depth (grid-tied, behind-the-meter, off-grid and hybrid) and makes battery sizing a core skill. The content includes real technical calculations: string configuration with MPPT criteria, DC/AC protection design to the NEC, performance ratio analysis, diagnostics with thermography and IV curves, and financial evaluation with CAPEX, OPEX and PPAs. Hands-on PVsyst training on real cases and a complete solar plus storage project give you experience you can apply directly on the job.
