Solar PV school training courses in Charlotte, NC (public, in-house or online)

Position your business to profit from the growing demand for clean sources of energy. Central Piedmont Community College’s Center for Sustainability invites you to learn more about the business of photovoltaics by attending “Solar Photovoltaics for the New Clean Energy Economy.�
Intended for individuals who understand the basics of electricity and electric generation, this class will focus on detailed functionality of photovoltaic (PV) system components, and all common PV systems, from stra...

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This online course will provide the student technician with the fundamental knowledge of photovoltaic system design and installation. This course will be suitable for a supervised, entry-level position with a dealer/installer or other photovoltaic, industry company. Student technicians will learn practical design criteria, installation guidelines, safety issues, maintenance, and legal considerations of photovoltaic systems.

Students begin this 85 hour course upon registration and must co...

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Learn the fundamentals of photovoltaic
solar powered energy systems, gaining the
knowledge you’ll need for an entry level
position with a dealer, installer, or other
photovoltaic industry company.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
�Demonstrate knowledge of and apply key solar electric system terms and concepts
•Size and design a simple photovoltaic system
•Mount, ground, position, install, wire and connect a photovoltaic system
•Test voltage generated by photovoltaic system

Course Learning Objectives
•Describe markets and applications for photovoltaic systems and discuss potential grants and rebates available
•Identify legal requirem...

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