SCADA Systems for Renewable Energy
& Hybrid Power Plants
04 – 08 May 2026
Sandton Centre Johannesburg South Africa
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R19,999.00 Per Delegate
Course overview
The rapid growth of renewable energy technologies such as solar PV, wind, hydro, and battery storage systems has transformed the global power landscape. These technologies, often combined with traditional generation in hybrid plants, require advanced monitoring, control, and optimization systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems form the backbone of these modern plants, enabling real-time data acquisition, intelligent decision-making, predictive maintenance, and integration with the power grid.
This training program provides participants with in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills in SCADA systems tailored to renewable energy and hybrid plant applications. It begins with a foundation in SCADA principles and gradually builds towards advanced topics such as communication protocols, integration of diverse renewable energy assets, hybrid plant control strategies, cybersecurity, and data-driven optimization.
Learning outcomes:
• Understand SCADA fundamentals and apply them to renewable and hybrid systems
• Configure SCADA for solar PV, wind, and hybrid systems including BESS
• Optimize plant performance using SCADA data and analytics
• Ensure cybersecurity and compliance in renewable SCADA deployments
• Gain hands-on experience in SCADA configuration and monitoring
Who Should Attend
• Power plant operators and engineers
• SCADA/automation engineers
• Renewable energy project developers
• Utility and grid operation staff
• Maintenance and asset management teams
Course Outline
SCADA Fundamentals & Renewable Energy Context
• Introduction to SCADA systems
o Components: RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, communication networks, and data servers
o Real-time monitoring and control principles
• Importance of SCADA in renewable energy operations
• Hybrid plant overview: solar + wind + hydro + BESS + diesel gensets
• Case studies: Role of SCADA in grid integration of renewables
Communication Protocols & System Architecture
• Communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC-UA
• Network architecture for renewable SCADA systems
• Cybersecurity considerations in renewable SCADA systems
• Cloud-based and edge computing solutions in hybrid power plants
• Practical session: Configuring communication between devices
Solar PV & Wind Integration
• SCADA monitoring parameters for solar plants (irradiance, string monitoring, inverter performance)
• SCADA monitoring in wind power (wind speed, turbine performance, pitch/yaw control)
• Grid compliance requirements (frequency, voltage, reactive power control)
• Practical demo: Visualization dashboards for solar/wind assets
Hybrid Power Plant Control & Battery Integration
• Hybrid power plant configurations (PV-Wind-BESS, PV-Diesel-BESS, etc.)
• SCADA role in Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) monitoring and control: SOC, SOH, charge/discharge cycles
• Load management and demand response integration
• Case study: SCADA-controlled hybrid microgrids in remote/off-grid applications
Data Analytics, Optimization & Maintenance
• Data acquisition, logging, and historian systems
• Using SCADA data for performance optimization (AI/ML applications)
• Predictive maintenance and fault detection in renewable plants
• Alarm management and troubleshooting
• Hands-on session: Reporting, trend analysis, and KPI dashboards
Practical Case Studies & Hands-on Workshop
• SCADA configuration exercise (simulated renewable hybrid plant)
• Real-world case studies of renewable and hybrid SCADA deployments
• Group activity: Designing a SCADA architecture for a hybrid power project
• Best practices and lessons learned in renewable SCADA project implementation
Assessment & Wrap-Up
• Review of key concepts and systems integration challenges
• Assessment (written + practical exercises)
• Certification of Completion awarded to successful participants
• Q&A session: troubleshooting participant-specific projects
End of the workshop
IN HOUSE AND ONLINE TRAINING
While both In-House and Online training can present with cost-effectiveness and time-efficacy, there are some very specific differences between in-house courses and those based online.
The demand for additional courses by individuals or groups of people is increasing. Still, it depends entirely on the preferences of a person what type of training he or she wants to receive. Online courses and in-house training carry some similarities but they are considered to exhibit some very pivotal differences too. Despite that, both types of learning can be really beneficial for attendees.
For Registration and other Training arrangements,
contact us on the detail below.
SOUTH AFRICA : +27 11 057 6001
TANZANIA Cell: +255 769 688 544
WhatsApp +27 79 574 0389
info@bmktraining.co.za / www.bmktraining.com
