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COURSE DESCRIPTION:  PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

Photovoltaic Systems is an accelerated course to learn to design, integrate, and install photovoltaic systems, including stand alone, grid tie, and hybrid systems.

The course is fast-paced, designed for those ready to find a new career in the exploding “green” market. This intensive 5-day (40-hour) workshop facilitates your successful learning through a combination of lecture, labs, and hands-on construction and installation of a working photovoltaic system. A high school diploma or GED is required to take this course.

You will become competent in:

  • Solar cell history
  • Understanding the development of solar cell modules and arrays
  • Solar system site surveys
  • Solar system preplanning
  • Electrical integration to solar systems
  • Utility interconnection to solar systems
  • Mechanical integration to solar systems
  • How to size and select solar system components
  • Permitting of solar systems
  • Inspection of solar systems
  • Maintenance of solar systems
  • Troubleshooting of solar systems
  • Performing an economic analysis
Photovoltaic Systems is a one week, 40 hour, course scheduled Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No unexcused absences are allowed to successfully complete the course. No courses will be scheduled for weeks that have legal holidays.

Each day consists of lecture, discussion, hands-on lab work, and tests. Lunch is one hour. Day 5 includes three hours of review of the course material prior to the final three hour test.
Solar Institute Philosophy

The Solar Institute of Nevada is designed to help you take advantage of the new “green” jobs expected to be created in this country. We are a prime player in the instruction and training of the people who will fill those jobs in the emerging “green” industries.

The Solar Institute is committed to providing exceptional vocational, technical, hands-on training that will prepare you to take the OSHA test for a Nevada State Photovoltaic Installers License. This is an entry level license that allows you to work for a licensed photovoltaic contractor. You will also be prepared for the entry level North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certification test to achieve national recognition of your qualifications. As one of the first VoTech schools to offer photovoltaic system design, integration and installation, the Solar Institute is centrally located in the prime solar area in the country. This one-of-a-kind course will draw students from across the nation.



Faculty

The instructor and owner of the Solar Institute of Nevada is Donald Beckman. Don has more than 18 years of experience as an electrician and instructor.

His vision is to provide exceptional training and certification opportunities in the solar industry. Current electricians, building contractors, even private home owners will benefit from the classroom, and “hands-on” instruction.

Office Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm