Battery energy storage systems are being deployed rapidly to support renewable energy integration, grid stability, peak shaving and backup power. This course provides a practical understanding of BESS technology, applications, sizing, system design, integration with solar and grid systems, operation and maintenance, performance monitoring and safety, including fire risk management. Participants evaluate a BESS project case and develop a project assessment covering technical, economic and safety aspects.
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Organisations in energy, utilities, industry and real estate are investing in battery storage, but projects require specialist knowledge to design, operate and manage safely. This course gives engineers and managers a solid foundation to evaluate, specify and operate BESS installations.
The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.
The course combines technical presentations, sizing and economic exercises, safety case studies, operations and maintenance workshops and a project evaluation activity.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Participants will develop competencies in:
A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.
Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.
Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.
Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.
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