PV 350: PV Installation:
Utility Interconnected Systems
Nunda, New York (near Rochester)
October 27- 28, 2005

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Who the Course is for
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Description
This is 2-day intensive short course including field installation of a Utility Grid-Tied PV System. During the course students will participate in the installation of a 2.5 kW PV system. The system is a Utility grid-tied system with battery backup. It is being installed on a new residence in Nunda , NY.

The course covers 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.

Course objectives:
1. Learn to ensure Safety & Quality on the job-site
2. Site Assessment Code Compliance
3. PV Array Installation
4. Installation of Inverter and Electrical Equipment
5. Commisioning and Start-up
6. Prepare for Certified PV Installer status with NABCEP

Topics covered in the course include:
- Working safely with PV systems
-Conducting a Site Assessment
-Installing Sub-systems and Components
-PV Mounting and Wiring
-Battery Wiring & Installation
-Inverter Installation & Setup
-Overcurrent Protection & Disconnects
-Grounding
-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 and skills 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 be enrolled in
PV 302: Photovoltaic System Design: for PV Installers or have completed PV 301: PV System Design: Advanced Course (on-Line) prior to this installation course.

Cost
Tuition and Course Materials $300 (May also be taken with 5-day course series in Rochester; See Package 4 on Registration Page)

How it Works
This is an instructor-led field installation 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.

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
Rochester, NY;
October 24. 2005
A One-day series of presentations on Photovoltaics. Photovoltaic applications, system types, Afternoon presentations are a basic technical review of Photovoltic systems. An introduction to Photovoltaic, applications, performance, cost, design & installationfor Architects, Contractors, Home owners and the general public.

PV 302: Photovoltaic System Design: for PV Installers,
Rochester, NY;
October 25 - 26, 2005

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.

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.

For More Information
For more information you may contact SoL Energy at 970-963-1060.
or contact Shawn Lessord in Nunda, NY at (585) 576-8092.

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