Course #500: PV Design and Installation Certificate Course. August 16 - 20 in San Jose, CA
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Testimonial
As a solar contractor I found the course to be highly informative and practical for new solar installers looking to get into the solar industry. The coursework that STI teaches is what today’s new installers need to know before getting on a roof. They teach the skills that I look for when hiring.
- Robert, Silverwood Energy
The goal of this five-day accelerated (PV) Photovoltaic design and installation course is to provide trainees expertise with the latest techniques that are required to install solar PV systems. This is a performance-based course designed upon job-related tasks a solar installer must perform and prepares you for entry into the solar field.
Our trainers are industry professionals with extensive real-world knowledge that is effectively relayed throughout our institute. We provide instructor-led training throughout the day over the length of the course in a distraction-free environment. Instructors are available at all times to provide individual and group attention, and ensure the students’ success.
The course takes place at our Solar Technology Center in San Jose, CA that features top of the line solar equipment from Sanyo, Solon, SMA, Enphase and Unirac where students get the hands-on experience of installing grid-tied solar systems. Over the course of the week you will learn through a mix of classroom and solar lab work. Students will assemble and wire multiple operating solar (PV) Photovoltaic electric systems.
At the completion of the course students will take a final exam. Upon obtaining a passing grade, they will receive a Certificate of Completion from STI. This 40 hours of formal cumulative training satisfies the education prerequisite for students to sit for the PV Installer Certification exam administered by NABCEP.
5-Day Training Schedule
STI has an accelerated educational schedule that thoroughly covers all essential elements necessary for certification. Where: Solar Training Institute training facility - 1430 Koll Circle, Suite 105, San Jose, CA
What time: 7am to 3pm each day.
Day 1 and 2
Day 3
Day 4 and 5 Solar Installation lecture
Solar site survey and selection
Solar lab for hands-on training
Course Details
Who should attend: Anybody who wants to gain valuable hands-on experience, especially contractors, electricians, skilled tradespersons (roofers, HVAC, carpenters, etc), and solar engineers.
How much: The fee is $1,995 per person, or $1,795 if you register by Monday, August 9. Discounts are given to 2 or more people from the same company. A payment plan is available to students that qualify. Fee includes course materials.
2. By phone – simply call us at (408) 625-7400 and we'll process your registration over the phone.
3. In person – you can bring the payment to our office at 1430 Koll Circle, Suite 105, San Jose, CA 95112.
4. Mail a check – Send a check along with an application to 1430 Koll Circle, Suite 105, San Jose, CA 95112.
PV Overview, Equipment, Electric Grid and Renewable Energy
- Electric Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Renewable Energy and REC’s
- Solar Energy Systems, History, Innovations and Applications
- Earth/ Sun Relationship, Solar Radiation, Insulation and Irradiation
- Electric Theory –AC vs. DC, Watts, Amps, Volts
- Solar Equipment types and Configurations
Solar Panel Components, Panels, Cells, Array, P/N Relationship, Bypass Diodes
- Inverters, Electrical, Racking and Design
- Inverters –Sizing, Types, DC/ AC Inversion and Central vs. Micro
- Electric Code, NEC 690 and Utility Requirements
- Racking Options, Mechanical Integration and Metals Interaction
- Maintenance, Trouble Shooting, Monitoring
- (PV) Photovoltaic Solar System Design – Online System Sizing Tools & Google Earth
- System Sizing Grid Tied Systems and Average Sun Hours by Location
- PV Module and Inverter specifications
- (PV) Photovoltaic Array specifications
- Array String calculations and sizing
- BOS (Balance of System) and selection
- Voltage drop and grounding considerations
- Basic conductor calculation and sizing
- Structural Assessment, Site Preparation, and Roof Variations
- Tools –Solmetric Sun Eye, Solar Pathfinder, Calculator, Compass and Degrees of Incline
- Grid Tied PV Solar System Sizing – Online System Sizing Tools
- PV Watts and Average Sun Hours by Location
- Permitting, drawings and plan sets
Hands-on Lab
- Site preparation
- Electrical analysis and location layout
- Structural assessment and mechanical attachment
- PV mounting rails and panel attachment
- (PV) Photovoltaic array conductor and grounding wire configuration and attachment
- Wire management and panel mounting
- Safety standards
- System commissioning
- Final inspection
- Maintenance and troubleshooting
