Solar PV and Battery Storage Training

In Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

SERT provides solar PV and battery storage training for electricians in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, delivered from our purpose-built training centre in Whiteley. These courses are designed for practising electricians looking to extend their scope into renewable energy systems, with a strong emphasis on correct system design, compliant installation, commissioning, and fault diagnosis.

Training is structured to reflect real installation environments. Electrical principles, system behaviour, and regulatory requirements are covered in the classroom and immediately reinforced through practical work on fully operational solar PV and battery storage systems. This ensures learning is directly transferable to domestic and small commercial projects commonly undertaken across the South Coast.

Solar PV and Battery Course Overview

SERT delivers LCL Level 3 solar PV and electrical energy storage courses that are widely recognised across the UK renewables and electrical sector. The Solar PV Installation and Maintenance course focuses on the installation, testing, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems in accordance with BS 7671 and current UK electrical regulations, while the Electrical Energy Storage Systems course covers the design and installation of battery storage systems integrated with solar PV and existing electrical supplies.

For electricians seeking a combined pathway, the five-day Solar PV and Battery course provides continuity from generation through storage, addressing system layout, inverter selection, protection methods, commissioning procedures, and ongoing maintenance considerations. This structure supports electricians working on a wide range of installations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, where space constraints, load profiles and existing infrastructure vary significantly.

Entry Requirements and Electrical Competence

These courses are intended for qualified electricians holding the current edition of the Level 3 Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671) alongside an appropriate electrotechnical qualification or ECS Gold Card. Recognition of Prior Learning may be considered where relevant experience and working knowledge of electrical regulations can be demonstrated. This ensures all learners are operating from a consistent baseline of electrical competence before progressing into renewable systems.

Course Structure and Applied Learning

Training is delivered weekly at SERT’s Whiteley centre, making it accessible for electricians across South Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, the New Forest and the Isle of Wight. Each course follows a blended structure, combining system theory, electrical calculations, and regulatory context with hands-on installation, commissioning and fault-finding exercises.

Learners work through real system scenarios, including inverter configuration, battery integration, protective device selection and verification testing. This approach supports a clear understanding of how solar PV and battery systems operate electrically, rather than treating them as isolated products.

Solar PV and Battery Training Courses

SERT offers a structured suite of Level 3 renewable electrical courses, allowing electricians to train in solar PV, battery storage, or both as part of a combined programme.

The Solar PV Installation and Maintenance course
(LCL Level 3)

is delivered over three days and covers the installation, testing, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems. The course focuses on array design considerations, inverter selection, earthing and bonding arrangements, isolation requirements, protective devices, and system verification in accordance with BS 7671 and current industry standards.

The Electrical Energy Storage Systems Design and Installation course
(LCL Level 3)

is delivered over two days and concentrates on the design and installation of battery storage systems. Training includes battery technologies, system sizing, inverter and battery integration, protection and isolation, commissioning procedures and common fault conditions. The course supports electricians installing standalone battery systems or storage paired with solar PV installations.

Combined Solar PV and Battery Storage course

Training Facilities and Equipment

SERT’s training centre is equipped with live solar PV arrays, inverters, and domestic and small commercial battery storage systems, allowing electricians to work directly with the type of equipment encountered on site. Systems are configured to demonstrate typical installation methods, electrical integration strategies and commissioning procedures.

Participants can inspect system components, trace circuit paths, verify performance and carry out testing and diagnostics under instructor guidance. This environment supports detailed discussion around system behaviour, compliance requirements and installation best practice, reinforcing learning through direct application rather than observation alone.

Solar and Battery Training for the Electrical Workforce

Demand for solar PV installers and battery storage electricians in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight continues to increase as domestic and commercial clients invest in on-site generation and energy storage. Completing SERT’s training provides electricians with recognised qualifications and the applied understanding needed to deliver compliant, efficient and reliable installations.

The focus on system performance, electrical integrity and fault resolution ensures learners leave with skills that can be applied immediately, supporting both individual contractors and employers looking to strengthen their renewable capability.

Enrolment and Course Availability

Solar PV and battery storage courses run weekly at SERT’s Whiteley training centre. To discuss course availability or confirm suitability, contact the training team directly:

Telephone: 01489 232090
Email: info@sert.work

SERT delivers solar and battery training in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight that reflects real electrical work, real systems and real site conditions, supporting electricians as they expand into renewable energy with confidence and competence.