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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• Will this class get me a job?
No, but it will be another tool in your resume toolkit. If you are looking for work in Nevada, this class will prepare you to take the Nevada state test administered by OSHA to license photovoltaic workers for solar projects.
• Will I be certified?
The solar Institute of Nevada, LLC will issue a certificate of completion of a 40 hour entry level photovoltaic course upon the student's receiving a passing grade. The course also covers the material necessary for the student to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practioners entry level certificate test.
• What are the differences between grid-tie, stand alone, and hybrid solar systems?
A grid-tie system is connected to the utility grid through the home distribution panel and will put excess power onto the grid. A stand alone system is not connected to the utility grid. It powers local loads and may charge up a battery bank. A hybrid system is a stand alone system with more than one power source, i.e. solar and wind or solar and generator or wind and micro-hydro, etc.
• How much does a solar system cost?
The cost depends on a complex set of factors. This course is designed to help the layman to identify and cost out those factors.
• How safe are photovoltaic systems?
Solar arrays and systems are just like any other electrical systems, and as long as they are installed to code by qualified technicians or electricians, they are safe.
• Will this class get me a job?
No, but it will be another tool in your resume toolkit. If you are looking for work in Nevada, this class will prepare you to take the Nevada state test administered by OSHA to license photovoltaic workers for solar projects.
The solar Institute of Nevada, LLC will issue a certificate of completion of a 40 hour entry level photovoltaic course upon the student's receiving a passing grade. The course also covers the material necessary for the student to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practioners entry level certificate test.
A grid-tie system is connected to the utility grid through the home distribution panel and will put excess power onto the grid. A stand alone system is not connected to the utility grid. It powers local loads and may charge up a battery bank. A hybrid system is a stand alone system with more than one power source, i.e. solar and wind or solar and generator or wind and micro-hydro, etc.
The cost depends on a complex set of factors. This course is designed to help the layman to identify and cost out those factors.
Solar arrays and systems are just like any other electrical systems, and as long as they are installed to code by qualified technicians or electricians, they are safe.
