ImagineSolar:PV System Design & Installation Workshop-Fredericksburg

Submitted by lstolzen on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 7:28pm
Date: 
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 - Fri, 25 Sep 2009


This course preceeds the Renewable Energy Roundup in Fredericksburg Sept 25-27

We will cover the task analysis as defined by NABCEP - the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (www.nabcep.org). Training modules include the following:

The Photovoltaic Industry
The Qualified Solar Pro
Basics of Electricity
The Solar Resource
Site Assessments
Tools for the Solar Professional
System Components and Configurations
Cells, Modules, and Arrays: Specifications, Technologies
Batteries and Charge Controllers
Inverters: Types and Specifications
System Sizing and Design
Mechanical Integration
Electrical Integration: National Electric Code
Utility Interconnection
System Installation and Commissioning
Performance and Troubleshooting

Class will conduct various equipment training as well as a grid-tied installation outside. Hats, sun block, and appropriate clothing for the weather are recommended.

Prerequisites: None - this workshop is open to all.

Price includes the following: Textbook titled “Photovoltaic Systems” from American Technical Publishers, Copyright 2007 by National Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee for the Electrical Industry (NJATC), workbook, CD-ROM of solar resource material, and lunch daily.

Attendees who complete our workshop will be eligible to take the NABCEP Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge exam. ImagineSolar will proctor the 2-hour exam at the end of the workshop. This exam is optional - there is a fee of $95 (check or credit card) to take the exam. Bring your calculator. For more information, please see www.nabcep.org.

Link to registration: http://imaginesolar.com/?page_id=8

If you have questions, contact Noralinda Ureste, 512.443.5725, nora.ureste@imaginesolar.com