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Solar PV Plant Design and Energy Estimation with PVSyst

Learn how to simulate the energy output and losses of solar PV plants up to 1-2MWp using PVSyst. Learn through guided lessons, practical project work and instructor feedback.

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Course overview

Build practical, project-ready skills

A practical, case-study driven PVSyst course for solar designers who need to estimate energy output, analyze losses, model shading and prepare bankable simulation reports.

01

Complete walkthrough of the PVSyst software

02

Step-by-step and scientific approach to solar design

03

Understand your client's design requirements

04

Understand meteo data, site creation and site assessment

05

Design roofmount, groundmount, sub-array and carport systems

06

Calculate azimuth, tilt, losses, near-shading and 3D modeling

07

Tackle real-world design challenges and simulations

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Solve practical case studies from UAE, India, UK and Germany

What is PVSyst?

PVSyst for solar design is a downloadable software used to estimate and optimize the energy output of a solar power plant. It allows designers to simulate energy output, study detailed losses, analyze near shadings, carry out financial analysis, review probability reports, build horizon profiles and generate reports that explain the performance of a solar PV plant.

Globally, PVSyst is an industry-standard solar design tool and a must-have skill for solar designers. The final report produced from a PVSyst simulation plays a key role in proposals submitted to clients and investors because it helps communicate bankability and plant performance.

9 hours

Course videos

12

Downloadable files

12 months

Instructor support

Included

Certificate

Handpicked topics

Syllabus

7 modules with 13 lessons. Click below to expand.

Practical case-study pathway
Module 1 · 2 lessonsGetting Your Basics Right - 20 mins+
  • Lesson 1 - Movement of the Sun: latitude, longitude and the sun's movement as per seasons.
  • Lesson 2 - Tilt & Azimuth: definition, impact and calculation of tilt and azimuth.
Module 2 · 3 lessonsLead Engagement, Preliminary Design and Excel Calculations - 2 hrs 10 mins+
  • Lesson 3 - Understanding Your Client's Requirements: project life cycle, lead engagement, electricity bills, irradiance maps, Google Maps and plant capacity.
  • Lesson 4 - Creating your First Solar Design with Excel: module/inverter quantity, component selection and string sizing.
  • Lesson 5 - Performing a Site Assessment: site visit prerequisites, obstructions, electrical diagrams, rough sketches and unforeseen scenarios.
  • Bonus Lesson 1
  • Bonus Lesson 2
  • Progress Test
Module 3 · 3 lessonsPractical Understanding of all Losses - 1 hr 10 mins+
  • Lesson 6 - Overview of PVSyst: walkthrough of the features and functionality of PVSyst.
  • Lesson 7 - Creating a New Site and Understanding the Design Flow: creating a new site, design steps and report generation.
  • Lesson 8 - Practical Understanding of All Losses: definition, calculation and application of losses, engineering logic behind thumb rules and the loss diagram.
Module 4 · 1 lessonDesigning 3D Shading Scenes - 1 hr 15 mins+
  • Bonus Lesson 3
  • Lesson 9 - 3D Shading Scene and Near Shading Analysis: create a 3D shading scene, minimize shadow losses, view shadow animations and analyze shading effects.
Module 5 · 1 lessonDesigning Sub-Arrays - 40 mins+
  • Lesson 10 - Understanding Sub-Arrays and Report Analysis: definition of sub-arrays, detailed sub-array design and report analysis.
  • Progress Test
Module 6 · 2 lessonsDesigning Carport Systems & Sales Proposals - 1 hr 45 mins+
  • Lesson 11 - Designing a Carport System: carport design in PVSyst, losses, 3D modeling, shadow analysis, report generation and analysis.
  • Lesson 12 - Creating a Sales Proposal: proposal contents, using a PVSyst report and proposal template.
Module 7 · 1 lessonAdditional Software Features - 35 mins+
  • Lesson 13 - Additional Software Features: adding modules and inverters, exporting/importing projects, software compatibility, custom logos and more.
  • Bonus Lesson 4

Practical case studies

Learn through 5 real-world projects

Apply the course workflow to practical project situations and turn technical decisions into professional, review-ready outputs.

Project 01Project contextDubai, UAE

Preliminary design and energy estimation.

100kWp rooftop solar PV plant using commercial PV components.

Preliminary design and energy estimation. in Dubai, UAE

Feedback & certification

Learning Pathway and Certification

A structured cycle takes you from guided learning to assessed project work, instructor feedback and certification.

  1. 01

    Learn

    Follow the guided course workflow and complete each practical module.

  2. 02

    Test

    Apply your knowledge through quizzes, exercises and project tasks.

  3. 03

    Feedback

    Submit your work for personal review from a Reo instructor.

  4. Reo Training

    Certification

    Receive your Reo certificate after your final project is approved.

Your instructor

Everybody can teach you,
only few can teach you well

Course faculty

Shalve Mohile

Solar Design Engineer and Consultant

Shalve Mohile is a solar PV design and storage consultant with 13 years of experience designing and building residential, commercial and utility-scale solar projects.

His work across Australia, the USA, Canada, the Middle East and India has shaped him into a subject matter expert in solar design. His command over Aurora, PVSyst, AutoCAD and Helioscope has enabled him to design over 100MW of solar PV plants.

Practical solar design expertise, translated into clear project decisions.

Shalve Mohile

13 years

Years of Experience

10,000+

Solar Projects Designed

100MW+

Combined Project Size

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215 reviews

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“
Excellent course and mentors. I undertook various PVsyst courses which helped me land my first job in Australia. Very good value for money and worth every penny you will spend on Reo courses.
Tejas BGoogle review · June 2026
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I recently completed the Solar Design Course by Reo Training, and it was an excellent learning experience. The lessons were clear, well-structured, and easy to follow, with practical insights that are very useful for the solar industry. The team was supportive throughout, and I truly appreciate their dedication to quality training. Highly recommended!
Ginu GlancyGoogle review · March 2026
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The SMA Sunny Design Tool training on Reo Training is a fantastic resource. It simplified complex design concepts and gave me the confidence to use the tool effectively in real-world projects. A must-attend for aspiring solar consultants!
Samir SikdarGoogle review · April 2026
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I really enjoyed the course – it provided valuable insights, and I can highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn the PVsyst software.
Konstantyn KovalGoogle review · August 2025
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Fantastic course. I learned a few things about PVSYST that will allow me to be more efficient with my designs.
Daniel Van GoolGoogle review · June 2025
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Totally recommend Reo Training. I am half-way through the Electrical Design course and I do not regret taking it. The courses are good for any level, basic enough to understand, but also advanced enough to actually apply in real projects. The examples are very good and the fact that you can post any doubts or clarifications, was a cherry on top for me, almost like we are in a physical lecture.
Topollo MohlotsaneGoogle review · February 2025
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Hi, I am Praveen Jalagari being an non commerce graduate struggling hard to enter into this solar industry, how ever I am thankful that I came across Reo Training, its simply a great learning platform for learning and Mastering rooftop solar and insisting strong technical basics even to a layman like me. I found this free solar design learning is very useful to me in laying the foundation to my career., Thank You very much Reo Training Team from JALAGARI PRAVEEN KUMAR
Praveen JalagariGoogle review · June 2026
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very informative course i recommend the course to people aspiring to become solar designers
Oboura StevenGoogle review · August 2026
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This course has strengthen my understanding of basic PV system design and introductory 3D design concepts.
Peter Atta OppongGoogle review · February 2026
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It's a wonderful training program which is my first time in watching it, thanks you for giving me the open 👐👐 to watch a benefiting topic on your training program
Babatunde GrahamGoogle review · July 2025
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Great platform to learn about solar software
Himanshu NailwalGoogle review · June 2025
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It is good and easy to understand the Basics. Loved the Course. Thanks for offering the Knowledge
Irshad040Google review · June 2025
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Basic AutoCAD Course was great! I highly recommend them!
Lino MaldonadoGoogle review · March 2025
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Easily get the training and Method of teaching excellent
Chitarasan SrinivasanGoogle review · February 2025
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The course was very informative, and I personally advised anyone who is interested to gain basic knowledge regarding solar designing, concepts and SMA Software do check this course.
Muhammad ZeeshanGoogle review · March 2024

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this solar training conducted?+

Language: English.

PVSyst version used: PVSyst 6.88.

This is a self-paced online course with recorded videos. There are no live classes attached to this course, but students may access free live webinars when experts are available.

What are the payment options?+

The existing Reo checkout accepts international cards, UPI, net banking and PayPal. For bank transfers, email the support team for account details.

How will I be able to contact my instructor during this program?+

Students are added to private online groups where they can share doubts, exchange knowledge with peers, ask questions and network with fellow solar professionals.

How long do I have access to the program videos and instructor?+

You will have access to the online videos and instructor support for 12 months.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?+

You may read Reo's 7-day cancellation and refund policy at /training/cancellation/.

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