A 3-month hybrid program in mounting-structure, foundation and steel design for the solar industry — built for engineers who want a specialised, hireable skill, and for EPC owners who want that competence in-house.
Wind uplift, foundation settlement, corrosion and connection fatigue don't show up as a design flaw on day one — they show up as a warranty claim, a collapsed array, or a re-engineering bill years into a plant's life. Getting the mounting structure and foundation right the first time is one of the highest-leverage skills in a solar project, on both the rooftop and ground-mount side.
That's true whether you're the engineer doing the calculations or the EPC owner signing off on them. This course sits alongside our broader Solar Energy course catalog as the dedicated structural-design specialisation — and it matters just as much for hybrid solar-plus-storage sites, where the mounting structure has to account for battery enclosure loads too. If that's your project type, our Battery Systems courses cover the storage side in depth.
Pick a site condition — the course covers the design approach for all three.
Lightweight tilt frames anchored to the existing roof structure — load path and point-loading on the building are the main design drivers.
Independent foundations, piles or ballast blocks carrying the full wind and dead load of the array — foundation design and geotechnical conditions drive the engineering here.
Taller clearance, larger spans and often the heaviest wind loading of the three — frequently paired with EV charging underneath, which adds cabling and conduit routing to the structural plan.
Design and sign off mounting structures and foundations for solar EPC projects.
Own the structural package end-to-end alongside electrical and civil teams.
Lead structural review and QA across multiple concurrent solar projects.
For EPC owners, this competence also reduces dependence on third-party structural consultants on every job. And if your projects extend into EV charging canopies or carports, the same structural fundamentals carry over — worth pairing with our EV Systems courses if that's part of your roadmap.
| Duration | 3 months, hybrid (classroom + hands-on practical) |
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| Location | Mumbai / Navi Mumbai / Thane |
| Cohort size | 10 seats per batch |
| Eligibility | BE/B.Tech/Diploma engineers preferred. BSc Physics & Maths graduates also eligible. Strong communication skills expected. |
10 seats per cohort. Hybrid delivery in Mumbai / Navi Mumbai / Thane.
Enquire Now →Build the systems-design foundation solar EPC firms hire for — from electrical fundamentals and PV component selection through to full system sizing and installation practice. A 3-month, 51-lecture program for engineers entering the solar industry and contractors who want in-house design capability for their own projects.
Solar structure design sits at the intersection of electrical fundamentals and physical systems engineering — understanding not just how a solar plant generates power, but how it's planned, sized, and physically put together so it performs reliably for 25 years. This course starts with the foundations every solar professional needs (renewable energy concepts, electrical basics, solar radiation, PV components) and builds toward applied systems design: component selection, system sizing, installation practice, and commissioning.
It's built for two kinds of learners: engineers and diploma holders who want a structured route into solar design roles at EPC and design firms, and electrical contractors or aspiring entrepreneurs who want the technical grounding to specify and sign off on their own installations rather than depending entirely on outside consultants.
✓ Renewable energy fundamentals and solar's role in India's energy mix
✓ Core electrical concepts — AC/DC power, circuits, and unit consumption — that underpin every design decision
✓ Reading and applying solar radiation data (irradiance, orientation, sun path) to site planning
✓ Evaluating PV cell and module specifications and performance parameters
✓ Selecting and sizing charge controllers, inverters, and battery banks
✓ Conducting site audits and reading electricity bills to scope a project
✓ A module-by-module roadmap into applied systems design — balance-of-systems, installation practice, sizing, and commissioning Curriculum roadmap
25 modules across two stages: foundational modules (1–10) with 51 recorded lectures, followed by an applied systems-design roadmap (11–25) covering component selection through installation and commissioning.
Part of your applied systems-design curriculum roadmap. Detailed lesson content for this module is being finalized — check your course dashboard for the latest availability.
Part of your applied systems-design curriculum roadmap. Detailed lesson content for this module is being finalized — check your course dashboard for the latest availability.
Part of your applied systems-design curriculum roadmap. Detailed lesson content for this module is being finalized — check your course dashboard for the latest availability.
Part of your applied systems-design curriculum roadmap. Detailed lesson content for this module is being finalized — check your course dashboard for the latest availability.
Part of your applied systems-design curriculum roadmap. Detailed lesson content for this module is being finalized — check your course dashboard for the latest availability.
Part of your applied systems-design curriculum roadmap. Detailed lesson content for this module is being finalized — check your course dashboard for the latest availability.
Part of your applied systems-design curriculum roadmap. Detailed lesson content for this module is being finalized — check your course dashboard for the latest availability.
Part of your applied systems-design curriculum roadmap. Detailed lesson content for this module is being finalized — check your course dashboard for the latest availability.
Part of your applied systems-design curriculum roadmap. Detailed lesson content for this module is being finalized — check your course dashboard for the latest availability.
Part of your applied systems-design curriculum roadmap. Detailed lesson content for this module is being finalized — check your course dashboard for the latest availability.
Part of your applied systems-design curriculum roadmap. Detailed lesson content for this module is being finalized — check your course dashboard for the latest availability.
Part of your applied systems-design curriculum roadmap. Detailed lesson content for this module is being finalized — check your course dashboard for the latest availability.
Part of your applied systems-design curriculum roadmap. Detailed lesson content for this module is being finalized — check your course dashboard for the latest availability.
Part of your applied systems-design curriculum roadmap. Detailed lesson content for this module is being finalized — check your course dashboard for the latest availability.
Part of your applied systems-design curriculum roadmap. Detailed lesson content for this module is being finalized — check your course dashboard for the latest availability.
Beyond the recorded lectures, the applied stage of this course is built around practical exercises: system sizing worksheets, installation checklist walkthroughs, and techno-commercial proposal practice — the same tasks a design engineer or EPC contractor handles on a real project.
Structural and systems-design skills extend naturally into adjacent parts of the clean energy industry.
Module 8 of this course covers solar battery fundamentals. If you want to go further into BESS design, sizing, and hybrid-plant integration, explore our dedicated Battery Systems courses.
Explore Battery Systems CoursesEngineers building solar systems-design skills are well positioned for adjacent EV infrastructure work — from charging-canopy structural design to depot electrification. See our EV Systems courses to explore that path.
Explore EV Systems CoursesGraduates get access to IISE's placement assistance program and hiring-partner network of 200+ companies across solar EPC, design, and O&M. VERIFY exact placement assistance terms for this specific course before publishing.
Ask About Placement SupportEngineering students and graduates (civil, electrical, or mechanical), diploma holders, and working professionals in construction or electrical trades looking to move into solar design roles. VERIFY exact minimum qualification criteria.
Electrical contractors, EPC business owners, and aspiring solar entrepreneurs who want in-house design capability rather than depending entirely on outside consultants. Engineers pursuing adjacent EV infrastructure roles may also find the systems-design grounding useful — see EV Systems courses for that path.
Receive a certificate of completion from IISE on finishing the course. VERIFY exact certificate name and any additional accreditation wording specific to this course before publishing.
Engineers, diploma holders, and working professionals aiming for solar design roles, as well as electrical contractors and entrepreneurs who want the technical grounding to specify and run their own solar installations.
The course is pitched at Advanced level. VERIFY exact eligibility/prerequisite requirements before publishing.
3 months, with 51 recorded lectures (~200 minutes of video) plus an applied systems-design curriculum roadmap, so you can learn at your own pace.
You'll move from renewable energy and electrical fundamentals through PV component selection to an applied roadmap covering system sizing, installation, and commissioning practice.
Graduates get access to IISE's placement assistance program and 200+ hiring partner network. VERIFY exact terms for this course.
Fees and any current scholarships are best confirmed directly — fill out the course inquiry form and our team will get back to you.
Module 8 covers solar battery fundamentals, which connects directly into our Battery Systems courses. Systems-design skills also transfer well into EV infrastructure work like charging-canopy design. You can also browse our Battery & Storage and Electric Vehicles articles for more context.
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