This 6-week course will cover both how solar PV electricity works and how to assess if PV is feasible in a variety of situations.
Topics include calculating and measuring PV power input and output, site assessment, system designing, permitting, battery and PV sizing, panels orientation and radiation calculation, electrical load calculation, system installation, troubleshooting and servicing, analyzing National Electrical Code (NEC), complete familiarization with equipment and installation, labeling, wire management and commissioning.
Since beginning of 2020, all new construction and renovation require solar permit and installation. From 2045, residential, commercial and industrial properties must have solar installation. Solar installation became one of the highest growing industries worldwide.
This course will cover A to Z of Solar PV system, means, Solar PV sales to inspection and rebate paperwork. Basic knowledge of electrical and mathematical calculations is required. Students will be assigned homework and tests/quizzes.
This course will meet via Zoom platform. 100% zoom class attendance are preferred. Each participant will receive the zoom link in their email no later than a day before the course start date. Certificate of completion will be issued to students that receive a course score of 80% or higher.
