PV 302: PV System Design:
Utility Interconnected Systems

Rochester, NY
October 25 - 26, 2005

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Who the Course is for
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Related Courses
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Description
This is a two-day intensive short course covering many of the skills and knowledge required of a Photovoltaic System Installer. The course is based on the PV Installer Task Analysis developed by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).

The course will help to prepare those seeking employment in the PV Industry to understand how to select and adapt PV system designs for specific site conditions. Participants will learn how to satisfy the requirements for a Code-compliant PV system installation.

Topics covered in the course include:
Safety, Site Assessment, Selecting a System Design, Adapting the Electrical and Mechanical aspects of the PV system including conductors, grounding, disconnects and other aspects of Code-compliant PV installations.

Course objectives:
PV 301 / 302 (PV 301 is offered On-Line; PV 302 is offered on-site. )
Participants who satisfactorily complete either the PV 301 or PV 302 course will learn how to ensure the safety & quality of a PV system design by meeting the following course objectives:

1. Learn to verify system design/installations with respect to electrical codes, safety, & accepted industry standards
2. Learn to adapt system designs & equipment for a particular site and customer
3. Learn to satisfy the requirements for Utility Interconnection
4. Contribute to the requirements for obtaining status as a NABCEP Certified PV Installer.
5. System Performance
6. Code updates

Topics to be covered during the course include:
- Working safely with PV systems
- Conducting a Site Assessment
- Selecting a System Design
- Adapting the Mechanical Design
- Adapting the Electrical Design
- Current NEC requirements
- Installing Sub-systems and Components
- Performing System Checkout and Inspection
- Maintaining and Troubleshooting a System
- Where to access information relevant code-compliant PV systems.

Who the Course is for
This course is primarily For those who intend to pursue certification as a Photovoltaic System Installer. The knowledge gained in this course will help you to prepare for employment in the Photovoltaic Industry as an installer, system designer or sales technician. Electrical Contractors will find the course useful to expand their knowledge and skills to install Code-compliant Photovoltaic systems.

This course is not for those being introduced to Photovoltaics or electrical systems for the first time. Participants should already have a fundamental understanding of PV systems, components, terminology and concepts.

If you feel you are not sufficiently knowledgeable to participate in this course you may consider enrolling in Solar-On-Line's PV 201 PV System Design: Basic Course offered on-line via Internet beginning September 5th.

Cost
Tuition and Course Materials $300

How it Works
This is an instructor-led classroom intensive short course. Selected course materials will be available on-line via the Internet two weeks prior to the course so participants may prepare themselves for the course content. Resource materials will also be available on-line after the course so participants may follow-up their studies with the course content.

The on-line discussion group is where you can pose questions and receive answers from the instructor; make comments or share your knowledge and experience, and participate in an on-line discussion with other students regarding course content.

Instructor
Ken Olson is a NABCEP Certified PV Installer, Certified Vocational Educator in the State of Colorado, and LEED Accredited Professional with the US Green Building Council. He has taught Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation since 1985. He has been teaching hands-on practical training in renewable and solar energy technologies full time since 1981. A Co-Founder of Solar Energy International (SEI), he served as it's Executive Director from inception in 1991 until September 1999. He has also developed and taught Photovoltaic training courses for the World Health Organization and Pan American Health Organization since 1989. From 1981 until 1991 he developed and taught a vocational solar training program as a Professor and Industrial Trainer at the Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Related Courses

PV 101 Photovoltaics Technology and Opportunities:
A Comprehensive Overview
Rochester, NY;
October 24. 2005

A qualitative, mostly non-technical, overview of Photovoltaic systems, market and applications, costs, financial incentives, benefits and opportunities for career & employment. The afternoon consists of a review of the fundamental technical aspects of photovoltaic systems.

This workshop is for a general audience including homeowners, architects, contractors, facility managers and the general public. The afternoon technical review session will be useful to those desiring to attend PV 302 and PV 350 in Rochester, NY.

PV 350: Photovoltaic System Installation
Rochester, NY; October 27 - 28, 2005.

PV 201: PV System Design: Basic Course
On-Line
An On-Line Course (via Internet) covering the basic aspects of PV System Design, Components, Terminology and concepts. Learn to design battery-based PV systems for self-sufficient power systems not connected to the Utility grid. SolarSizer software included.

PV 301: PV System Design: for PV Installers
On-Line
An On-Line Course (via Internet) covering the advanced aspects of PV System Design and specification of Code compliant Utility Grid connected PV systems.

For More Information
Contact SoL Energy via E-Mail:
tel: 970-963-1060

or contact Shawn Lessord at (585) 576-8092

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