Announcing Comprehensive Utility-Scale Solar Engineering Training

The utility-scale solar sector is booming – solar now represents 64% of all new electricity-generating capacity in the US, with the utility-scale segment installing a record 6.6 GWdc in Q3 2024 alone, up 44% from the previous year (Source: SEIA Market Insight Report Q4 2024). Despite this explosive growth, the industry faces critical bottlenecks. One being that solar developers and EPCs can’t find enough qualified design engineers to keep pace with demand, especially at the senior level.

That’s why we’re excited to announce our new Utility-Scale Solar Engineering bundle, developed in partnership with PVcase. This comprehensive training bundle includes three integrated courses designed to build the next generation of utility-scale solar designers:

• Utility-Scale Solar Design Overview 
• Utility-Scale Solar PV Design Applications 
• Designing Utility-Scale Solar Ground Mount Systems with PVcase Software

This program helps address this critical workforce gap by providing a clear pathway for engineers to enter or advance in the utility-scale solar sector. Whether you’re becoming a utility-scale PV design engineer or already work in this role, you’ll gain valuable skills to enhance your career and contribute to the clean energy transition.

Who Should Take This Program?

We developed this program with two key audiences in mind:

1. Residential and C&I solar designers who want to level-up for utility-scale projects
2. Utility-side engineers who are making a transition into the solar industry

What Makes This Program Different?

Our program focuses on practical, real-world utility-scale solar engineering, with an emphasis on projects up to 30-40MWac with interconnection voltages between 12.47-35kV. 

Key features include:

• Direct mentorship from experienced designer John Selby
• Hands-on learning with PVcase software (1-month trial included)
• Focus on value engineering rather than just drafting
• Complete project lifecycle coverage
• Real-world design examples and applications

Course Breakdown 

Utility-Scale Solar Design Overview 

This free introductory course serves as a “friendly front door” for PV designers, providing a comprehensive overview of utility-scale PV design fundamentals. It’s the perfect starting point for those considering a move into utility-scale solar.

Utility-Scale Solar PV Design Applications

This practical course teaches you how to design utility-scale solar power plants. You’ll learn everything from initial site evaluation to advanced interconnection design, while experienced designer John Selby mentors you through real-world challenges.

Designing Utility-Scale Solar Ground Mount Systems with PVcase Software

PVcase software is a powerful suite of solar design tools. Learn to harness its full potential in this free course with Stefan Boehme, Education Content Manager at PVcase, and optimize your utility-scale design workflow.

Getting Started

Ready to advance your career in utility-scale solar? You can start with our free Utility-Scale Solar Design Overview course to get a foundation in the fundamentals, or you can dive right into the full Utility-Scale Solar Engineering bundle. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to upskill in the rapidly growing utility-scale solar sector. The industry needs skilled designers, and this comprehensive program provides the training and tools you need to succeed.