Solar Panel Installer
Certification by NABCEP
Description
Course Contents
Course Duration
Description
The course gives an understanding of the core concepts necessary to work with both residential and commercial PV systems. Topics include system components, sit analysis, PV module criteria, mounting solutions, safety, and commissioning. Participants will learn the fundamentals of sizing a residential battery-less grid-tied system, wire sizing, over-current protection, and grounding. This session will also review fundamental design criteria for off-grid stand-alone systems including specifying batteries, controllers, and battery-based inverters.
Course Contents
- Course Introduction to the industry
- Introduction to PVC (Photo Voltaic Cells)
- Introduction to Solar Energy and PV Systems
- Overview of Solar Industry
- Power, Energy, and Electricity
- Hands-on Lab: Measuring AC Power
- PV System Components and Configurations
- Solar panels, inverters, mounting, BOS
- Solar Energy Fundamentals
- Sun – earth relationship, sun path
- System Design / Electric Connections
- Sizing the PV System, using manual and online tools
- Wire sizing, specifications, and rating DC and AC
- Breaker sizing and the 120% rule
- Prime Components of a PV System
- Mechanical Integration
- Mounting Systems Options for Roof and Ground
- Roof loading Performance issues
- Assembly & Installation
- Off-Grid Systems
- The market of Solar System
Course Duration
- Total clock hours: 240
- Calendar length of program: 12 weeks
- Certification: Certificate of Completion
- Credential: NABCEP Certified Solar Panel Installer
$4000
- Duration: 12 Weeks
- Total Hours: 240 Hours
- Certification: Certificate of Completion
- Pre-requisites for Admission: GED/High school diploma