NABCEP Approved 40 hr Workshop/PV Systems & Design-Austin

Submitted by lstolzen on Tue, 04/07/2009 - 4:12pm
Date: 
Mon, 18 May 2009 - Fri, 22 May 2009

This is an intensive NABCEP-APPROVED 40-hour hands-on workshop on photovoltaic system design & installation. This workshop is available to all.

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

The Oncor Solar Rebate Program Manager will detail the new PV incentive program for their Texas-wide service area.

Monday, April 27th through Friday May 1st, 8am - 5pm followed by the NABCEP Exam Friday evening
Or
Monday, May 18th through Friday May 22nd, 8am - 5pm followed by the NABCEP Exam Friday evening

Cost: $1295.00 per person

Location: Austin JATC Electrical Training Center
4000 Caven Road, Austin, Texas, 78744

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.

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

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