course-premium

SOLAR TRAINING - SOLAR ELECTRIC DESIGN AND INSTALLATION (GRID-DIRECT)

Course

Online

£ 709.71 VAT exempt

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 895

Take the first step in an incredible journey!

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    60h

  • Duration

    6 Weeks

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Personal tutor

    Yes

Your gateway to a career in the solar industry!

¿Do you want to expand your knowledge in the renewable energy industry? With this program endorsed by Solar Energy International (SEI) and listed on Emagister, you will!

It all starts with the fundamentals, and a solid understanding of various components, system architectures, and applications for PV systems. Other topics include site analysis, system sizing, array configuration, and performance estimation; electrical design characteristics such as wiring, overcurrent protection, and grounding; a detailed look at module and inverter specifications and characteristics; mounting methods for various roof structures and ground-mounts; and an introduction to safely and effectively commissioning grid-direct PV systems. This course focuses on grid-direct PV systems but covers material critical to understanding all types of PV systems. These core concepts are expanded on in SEI’s upper ­level PV courses.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Any person looking to start a career in the solar industry.

This course provides approved credit hours towards the following NABCEP Certifications and Recertifications:

PV Associate
PV Technical Sales Professional
Solar Heating Installer (Recertification only)
Please visit NABCEP’S online course catalog for credit hours breakdown.

SEI Contact Training Hours: 6 Weeks Online = 60 hours

After successfully completing this course and PV203/PVOL203, you are eligible to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate Exam (PVA). The PVA Exam includes questions on grid-direct and battery-based PV systems. Ask our advisors for our PVA Prep Training Package, and for information on NABCEP and signing up for the PV Associate Exam.

The online version of PV 101 is a comprehensive six-week course that covers all of the material presented in the in-person workshop and listed in the description, without the hands-on experience. The course is co-taught by two instructors, ensuring prompt attention and encouraging interaction between students and the instructors.

You will receive an email from one our Student Service Advisor team to help you get started with SEI.

Yes. Upon completion of the course with passing grade of 70% or better – you will receive a printable SEI Record of Completion. This course is a total of 60 contact training hours.

Yes, this course was designed for those starting their career in the industry.

Yes, please visit the following page for more information: https://www.solarenergy.org/scholarship-funds/

Questions & Answers

Add your question

Our advisors and other users will be able to reply to you

Who would you like to address this question to?

Fill in your details to get a reply

We will only publish your name and question

After Completion of the course, how perfect do I gain to having a Job in Solar Installation and Maintenance?

Emagister user, More than two years

Reply

Reply from Emagister user (More than two years)

Hello! You can click on Request Information and ask the centre directly

Reply from Centre advisor (More than two years)

Hello!  The job market in the solar industry varies considerably from place to place.  While you are exploring career possibilities in the solar industry, my suggestion would be to check out local job openings (LinkedIn, Solar Energy Industries Association: SEIA Job Board,Indeed ,  and other job search ...

Reviews

Subjects

  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Panel
  • Photovoltaic
  • Solar Power
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Renewable Energy
  • Electrical
  • Installation
  • Solar Systems
  • PV
  • Systems
  • Industry
  • Design
  • Options
  • Energy from the sun
  • Energy consumption
  • Energy Management
  • Electrical Maintenance
  • Sustainable Energy Systems
  • Engineering Science

Teachers and trainers (1)

Will White

Will White

PV Curriculum Developer

Will is a NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional and NABCEP Certified Solar Heating Installer working in the renewable energy industry since 2005 when his started as an installer for RGS Energy, where he worked for 10 years taking many roles (sales, design, project management) and he eventually became the Director of Construction for the East Coast. Will has experience in wind power, solar thermal, and all scales of PV, although he has primarily focused on residential systems. Will is now spending his time developing curriculum for SEI and teaching at Vermont Technical College.

Course programme

Students who complete PVOL101 will be able to:

  • Describe global and regional PV demand and growth trends
  • Examine solar industry employment trends and options
  • Identify and describe basic functions of different components of PV systems
  • Introduce the features and applications of the following PV system configurations: PV-direct, stand-alone, grid-direct, multimode
  • Diagram systems to understand component interaction and power flow
  • Define the two types of electrical current (AC and DC) and explain their differences
  • Explain the relationship between: volts, amps, amp-hours, watts, watt-hours, and kilowatt-hours; perform power and energy calculations
  • Describe typical electrical service voltages and equipment
  • Examine power, energy, and demand / production curves
  • Define utility bill terminology
  • Describe PV metering options
  • Compare incentive mechanisms for renewable energy installations
  • Describe the differences among various PV cell technologies
  • Identify key components of a PV module and choose important criteria from module specification sheets
  • Locate important points on the I-V curve
  • Apply different temperature and irradiance measurements to voltage and current values
  • Explain the purpose and basic functioning of bypass diodes
  • Identify meters used with PV systems and key points of meter use and safety
  • List common functions of digital multimeters (DMM) and clamp-on ammeters
  • Describe basic procedures for testing an operating PV system
  • Define and list characteristics of series and parallel circuits, and review the application of these connections to ensure system compatibility
  • Determine azimuth and altitude angle of the sun using a sun chart
  • Define factors that impact the amount of peak sun hours reaching the array
  • Apply shading losses to estimated AC energy production
  • Identify tilt angle and orientation that provides maximum energy production
  • Pre-qualify a customer
  • Explain how remote site assessment tools are used
  • Identify factors limiting system size
  • Identify data required to size and design a grid-direct PV system
  • Identify common PV mounting options; list advantages and disadvantages of different mounting options
  • Assess PV array layout options
  • Identify and define the function of the following on a three-line diagram of a grid-direct PV system: equipment grounding & conductors, ungrounded conductors, functionally grounded conductors, grounding electrode, grounding electrode conductor, electrical system grounding
  • Define the primary function of an inverter, and identify the important information used to specify a grid-direct inverter
  • Identify the different types of inverter technologies and list their advantages and disadvantages
  • Describe some installation tips and techniques for the different types of power electronics
  • Calculate PV array size using the online PVWatts tool
  • Apply appropriate system loss factors
  • Create charts for your location to aid in sizing estimates
  • Describe why temperature is an important system design consideration
  • Describe DC-to-AC power ratio and how it applies to system design; when to use a higher or lower power ratio
  • Describe criteria for different power electronics options in PV systems
  • Determine the correct wiring configuration of PV modules and power electronics for a given application
  • Identify and describe characteristics of conductor materials and insulations
  • Determine color coding of conductors based on wire type and circuit characteristics
  • Identify terminology for the various circuits in PV systems
  • Determine maximum current for PV system circuits
  • Identify and describe considerations for selecting conductors to meet ampacity and voltage drop requirements
  • Explain the purpose and correct placement of disconnects and overcurrent protection
  • Perform basic overcurrent device sizing for DC and AC PV system circuits
  • Identify potential jobsite hazards and opportunities for additional safety training
  • Determine proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for PV installation and commissioning tasks
  • Describe lockout / tagout procedures
  • List 5 basic commissioning tests to be completed after a system is installed

SOLAR TRAINING - SOLAR ELECTRIC DESIGN AND INSTALLATION (GRID-DIRECT)

£ 709.71 VAT exempt

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 895