Course Description/Overview: Whether you are inclined towards the technical aspect of solar or you want to sell solar, this course will get you equipped with the fundamentals of a solar photovoltaics system. You will learn how simple it is to send electricity back to the grid and also how using solar panels you can go completely off-grid. The NABCEP certified instructor for this course will help you understand the basics of solar panels and inverters which will help you stand out of the league in the solar industry.
Methodologies: PowerPoint presentations and notes.
Course Prerequisites (if required): None
Objectives/Learning Outcomes: Prepare for NABCEP Entry Level Exam
Course Outline:
Introduction to Renewable Energy and solar energy. Introduction to photovoltaic system and Photovoltaic system components. Grid tied PV system, Off grid PV system and Hybrid PV system, PV system size calculation.
- GreenBrilliance Academy is one of the finest, highest quality solar energy schools in MD/VA/DC Tristate Areas.
- As the solar industry continues to grow, a steadily growing supply of qualified solar installers, equipped with a solar certification, will be needed to support the build-out.
- Quality solar training gives employers and customers a degree of certainty that practitioners have voluntarily met the high standards demanded by those who work in the industry.
- This solar energy training course was designed using industry standard learning objectives.
- Participants will gain solar installation skills that can immediately be applied in the field.
- The solar energy industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the nation -it pays to become a solar installer.
PV: GBA102
Introduction to Advance Level 2 PV Design and Installation
For those of you who want to pursue a career in solar design and engineering, you are required to learn more than just the basics. One does not need to have an engineering degree but some technical knowledge is essential to design a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. This advanced level course will help you understand the design and safety considerations, components of a solar PV design and the fundamentals of electrical wiring as per NEC. At the end of this course, you will be positioned to join the solar energy workforce. This intensive Advanced Solar PV Training course covers a wide range of topics, including current industry standards for photovoltaic system design and installation best practices.
This course will help prepare you for the NABCEP Entry Level exam.
Course Prerequisites (if required): Introduction to Entry Level PV Design and Installation: GBA101
Course Topics
Verify System Design, Review Site Survey, Perform Shade Analysis, Confirm System Sizing, Review Design of Energy Storage Systems, Confirm String Sizing Calculations, Review System Components, Review Wiring and Conduit Size Calculations, Review Plan Sets, Secure Permits and Approval, Adapt System Design, Manage Project Equipment, Install Grounding Systems, Install Conduit, Raceways and Electrical Components, Install Utility Interconnections, System Instrumentation, Battery Components, Equipment Foundations, Mounting System, Install PV Modules, Test the System, Orient Customer to System.
- GreenBrilliance Academy Advanced Solar PV training both provides the required advanced training hours and exam preparation for the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification Exam.
- As the solar industry continues to mature, employers and customers are beginning to expect advanced training for installers.
- Participants in this course will have the opportunity to gain the advanced knowledge needed to stand out as a trained and qualified solar installer, business owner, project manager or system designer.
- This solar energy training course was designed to NABCEP's Job Task Analysis
- Participants will gain solar installation skills that can immediately be applied in the field.
- The solar energy industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the nation-it pays to become a solar installer.
PV: GBA103
Advanced PV Design and Installation
Are you passionate about interacting with people? Do you want to present a clean energy solution to the society? Do you want to help people achieve financial independence against the increasing electric bills? If you answered YES to these questions then you are all set to take advantage of this course. One of the leading solar sales consultants of Northern Virginia will help you understand how much solar costs, what are the incentives one can receive, how to create and present a solar proposal to a client and how to make economic sense of your investment in solar. At the end of this course, you will be ready to start your career as a sales consultant, do independent site assessment and assist the technical and commercial teams in the solar industry. This course will help prepare you for the NABCEP Technical Sales exam.
Course Prerequisites (if required):
Introduction to Entry Level 1 PV Design & Installation: GBA 101
Course Topics
Sales methods and techniques for solar PV systems, Site assessment and Analysis, PV system components and system size estimation, Etiquettes of Communication with customers, Proposal writing and presenting skills. Understanding techno-commercial aspect of Solar investment (ROI, Break-even), Learn about various FED, State and local government incentives.
- The Technical Solar PV Sales Training course gathers the best practices and accepted industry standards to prepare participants to become proficient at designing and drafting solar installation system proposals.
- Technical solar design and sales training is important because it provides essential support to the growing solar industry.
- Solar companies need trained professionals to design and communicate their services to customers, in addition to being able to present their energy production estimates and financial analysis to customers in an effective way.