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Monitoring of PV-Systems
We are world champions in the construction of photovoltaic plants. modules, fixation of modules, cables, inverter modules and electric supply – was that all?
Something important is missing: The monitoring of PV-Systems
In this seminar you will gain tested knowledge for the effective application of monitoring-systems.
Benefit from the speakers’ long-time experiences in design and development, sales and in the efficient operation of monitoring systems for photovoltaic solar power systems.
Date
Documents
Location
Deutschland, München-Dornach, NH Hotel
Conference Focus
- Performance Characteristics for the Choice of Monitoring Systems
- Exemplifi cation of the Monitoring of Small-Scale Plants
- Practical Experience with Technical Operation Control of Large-Scale Plants
- Monitoring Concepts for Solar Parks
- PV-Data-Mining – Learning from Monitoring Data
- E-Energy and the Future of PV Monitoring
Scientific Committee
Prof. Gerd Heilscher
University of Applied Sciences, Ulm, Germany
Gerd Heilscher is Professor for “Energy Data Management for Decentralized Energy Systems” at the Ulm University of Applied Sciences and head of the institute for energy and automation. He is active in the field of sustainable energy systems since 1988 when he left University of Oldenburg after finishing his Master of Science in Renewable Energies. From 1991 till 2006 he was director of meteocontrol. His actual research topics concentrate on the combination of meteorological and energy related expertise for the further integration of renewable energies into the utility grid.
Your Speakers
Prof. Gerd Heilscher
University of Applied Sciences, Ulm, Germany
Achim Jung
Head of Operation and Maintenance, juwi Solar GmbH, Wörrstadt, Germany
Dr. Andreas Paetzold
Manager, Product Management, Communication Products, SMA Solar Technology AG, Niestetal, Germany
Humberto Roca
Telecommunications and Electronics Engineer, GreenPowerMonitor S.L., Barcelona, Spain
Tom Tansy
Vice President of Marketing, Fat Spaniel Technologies Inc., San Jose, CA, USA
Supporting Organisations
Your Advantage
- You will learn why monitoring systems are an important part of a solar power system.
- You will receive practice-orientated information about the selection of monitoring systems.
- Experienced speakers will familiarize you with the snares at purchasing, implementing and operating monitoring systems.
- You will learn how the business with new clients will be strengthened through the monitoring of your solar power system.
- You will hear how you can turn customer complaints into a profitable service business.
You will meet
Specialists and managers of the PV-industry with responsibilities for
- Sales
- Marketing
- Service
- Project development
- Technical operations
As well as
- Installation companies for PV-plants
- Engineering and planning offices
- Producers and operators of PV-plants
- Project corporations for the installation of larger PV- plants
- Energy providers
- Energy consultants
- Loan specialists
- Local decision-makers
- Universities, Universities of Applied Sciences, research institutes
Programme
Monday, June 7th, 2010, 9:30 - 18:00 hrs:
1. Welcome/Introduction
Eckardt Günther, OTTI, Regensburg, Germany
2. Introduction to PV-Monitoring
- Why monitoring?
- Benefits for the installer
- Benefits for the customer
- Use cases
Prof. Gerd Heilscher
3. Specification of PV Monitoring Systems
- Actual products
- How to choose the right monitoring system
- Installation and implementation
- Technical operation
Prof. Gerd Heilscher
4. PV Management and Monitoring: Overview of the U.S. Market
- Market segments
- Monitoring – an essential part of PV systems in the U.S.
- Monitoring solutions for the U.S. market
Tom Tansy
5. Technical Operation of 200 MWp Solar Power Systems - Lessons Learned
- Monitoring, the basis for an efficient technical operation
- Concept of technical operation for solar power systems at juwi
- Value of the service in the sales/after sales process
- Lessons learned
Achim Jung
6. OPC in PV Plant Monitoring and Operations – The Benefits of Using Industry Wide Open Standards
- Operation and monitoring of large-scale PV plants: customer needs
- OPC - open connectivity and industrial applications
- The SMA plant control and monitoring concept
- OPC clients: overview and possibilities
- Lessons learned
Dr. Andreas Paetzold
7. The Role of PV Monitoring for Solar Power Grid Integration in Spain
- Overview of the PV monitoring market in Spain
- Market segments
- How to adapt monitoring solutions for Spain
- Monitoring as a need for the grid integration of solar power in Spain
Humberto Roca
8. How much PV the Grid can take?
- Situation of distribution grids in Germany
- Grid parity
- Do we need a solar grid?
Prof. Gerd Heilscher
9. Discussion/Closing Remarks
Prof. Gerd Heilscher
19:30 hrs:
We have organized an optional get-together at Hotel „Prinzregent an der Messe“ (Riemer Straße 350, 81829 München, Phone +49 89 94539-0, self payment) starting 19:30 hrs. If you wish to take part please tick the appropriate box (see registration form).
Organisation Committee
Eckardt Günther
Anita Scheidacker
OTTI – Renewable Energies
Wernerwerkstraße 4
93049 Regensburg, Germany
Phone +49 941 29688-55
Fax +49 941 29688-54
anita.scheidacker@otti.de
Fees
Per Person: € 435,00
Member of OTTI: € 405,00
Businesses from Oberfranken, the Oberpfalz, Lower and Eastern Bavaria: € 405,00
Reduced fee for employees of federal agencies, universities and universities of applied sciences: € 240,00
From the third participant on, every other participant of your company profits from our 15 % discount on the seminar fee.
Fees cover the invitation to all coffee breaks, lunches, the seminar proceedings and one day admission Intersolar Munich.
Intersolar Munich takes place June 09th - 11th, 2010.
A visit of European’s largest solar trade fair is included. The topics are: photovoltaics, solar thermal technology and solar architecture.
Further information:
Phone +49 7231 58598-0 · Fax +49 7231 58598-28
E-Mail: info@intersolar.de
Internet: www.intersolar.de
Accommodation
NH Hotel München-Dornach
Einsteinring 2085609 Aschheim-Dornach, Germany
Phone: +49 89 940096-707
Fax: +49 89 940096-100
nhmuenchendornach@nh-hotels.com
Please book your accomodation as soon as possible by yourself.
Ambiance
Munich: the vivid capital of Bavaria close to the Alps gives you the chance to experience tradition and high-tech in one place. Discover in the surroundings lovely castles and lakes, original villages and majestic mountains.




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