• Mon - Fri: 8:00 - 17:00

Fundamentals of Developing Renewable Energy Plants                                                    

Learn the fundamentals of developing renewable energy plants. Practical training covering solar, wind, feasibility, permitting, and project delivery in South Africa.

  • Online – Microsoft Teams
  • 14 – 15 May 2026
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    2 CPD  Points
  • Price : R 8 999.00
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Fundamentals of Developing Renewable Energy Plants Training

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

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Understand the renewable energy project development lifecycle

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Identify and evaluate different renewable energy technologies

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Conduct and interpret technical and financial feasibility studies

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Understand environmental, permitting, and regulatory requirements

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Explain grid connection and power purchase principles

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Recognise key project risks and mitigation strategies

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Understand construction, commissioning, and operational considerations

Introduction to Renewable Energy Plant Development

  • Overview of renewable energy technologies

  • Energy transition and decarbonisation drivers

  • Renewable energy landscape in South Africa

  • Utility-scale vs embedded generation projects

  • Roles and responsibilities in energy projects

Renewable Energy Technologies Overview

  • Solar PV power plants (utility-scale and C&I)

  • Wind energy systems and wind farm layouts

  • Energy storage and hybrid systems

  • Technology selection criteria

  • Performance fundamentals and limitations

Project Feasibility & Site Assessment

  • Resource assessment (solar irradiation, wind resource)

  • Site selection and land availability

  • Environmental and social constraints

  • Technical feasibility studies

  • Financial feasibility and cost estimation

Regulatory, Environmental & Permitting Framework

  • South African renewable energy regulatory environment

  • Licensing and registration requirements

  • Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

  • Land use, zoning, and servitudes

  • Stakeholder engagement and public participation

Grid Connection & Power Offtake

  • Grid connection process and approvals

  • Transmission vs distribution connections

  • Grid capacity and curtailment risks

  • Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

  • Wheeling and private offtake structures

Project Finance & Commercial Structures

  • Capital and operating cost structures

  • Financial models and revenue forecasting

  • Funding sources and investor requirements

  • Risk allocation and bankability principles

  • Insurance and contractual frameworks

Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC)

  • EPC project delivery models

  • Design development and technical specifications

  • Procurement strategies and supplier selection

  • Construction management and quality control

  • Health, safety, and environmental compliance

Commissioning, Operations & Asset Management

  • Commissioning processes and performance testing

  • Handover and documentation

  • Operations and maintenance strategies

  • Performance monitoring and optimisation

  • Long-term asset management considerations