Course #500: PV Design and Installation Certificate Course. January 25 - 29 in Santa Ana, CA
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Testimonial
As a general contractor interested in getting into solar, I took the Solar Training Institute’s Certificate (hands-on) course in San Jose to learn the proper way to install solar panels. I can’t say enough about the course and the instructor – it was a great experience. After I finished the course I was ready for my first project – a 5kw system. With the skills (and solar contacts) I gained from STI I was able to install the entire system with my crew. I’m now working on other solar projects and I’m on my way to becoming a solar contractor. Thanks!
- Andy Cheshire
ACE Construction, Los Angeles, CA
The goal of this five-day accelerated PV 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.
Students will get the hands-on experience of installing
grid-tied solar systems using top of the line solar equipment from Sanyo, SMA, Enphase
and Unirac. 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 electric systems.
At
the completion of the course students will take a final exam. Upon
obtaining a passing grade, they will receive an STI Entry Level Solar
Certificate.
Note: Course #500 can be taken in 2 sessions, Course #300 Intro to PV Design and Installation and Course #400 Advanced PV Design and Installation.
5-Day Training Schedule
STI has an accelerated educational schedule that thoroughly covers all essential elements necessary for certification. Where: La Quinta Inn Santa Ana, 2721 Hotel Terrace, Santa Ana, CA
Day 1 and 2
Day 3
Day 4 and 5 Solar Installation lecture
Solar site survey and design
Solar lab for hands-on training
Course Details
Who should attend: 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, January 18. Discounts are given to 2 or more people from the same company. A payment plan is available to students that qualify. Course includes textbook and course materials.
How to Register: We offer the following options to register for this class. Class size is limited, so we recommend that you register early to guarantee a seat.1. Online -click on the Buy Now button below and register using a credit card. You will be redirected to our Authorize.net online payment page for a safe, secure transaction. You will receive an email confirmation when the transaction is complete.
2. In person – you can bring a check to our office at 1430 Koll Circle, Suite 105, San Jose, CA 95112.
3. 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 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 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 array conductor and grounding wire configuration and attachment
- Wire management and panel mounting
- Safety standards
- System commissioning
- Final inspection
- Maintenance and troubleshooting
