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Solar Energy Workshop, PV Design and Installation, Tucson, AZ

February 18, 2008 - February 23, 2008

Take hold of the Sun this Winter

Workshop presented by Solar Energy International (SEI)

 

PV Design & Installation – Tucson, Arizona

The photovoltaic market world-wide has experienced an enormous 35%growth rate over the last five years. This course was developed for those seeking employment in the booming solar industry or for homeowners looking to install their own systems or hire a contractor. This curriculum provides a strong foundation of grid-tied and battery based systems where participants will gain technical skills of how to design and safely install solar electric systems. 

 

Join us in co-sponsorship with Tucson Electric Power and The Solar Store for this 6-day hands-on workshop on photovoltaics. The workshop will be held February 18th – 23rd at the Town of Marana Operations Center in Marana, AZ just north of Tucson. SEI Members receive a $50 discount!

 

Students leave this workshop being able to:

  • Cite energy efficient solutions to reduce the load of a home

  • Incorporate local climate and site conditions in a PV system design

  • Evaluate the differences between commercially available components:

       modules, inverters, controllers, batteries, and racks

  • Obtain and apply module data from spec sheet

  • Perform load analysis for a home or business

  • Size a grid-tied system: inverter, array, wire, disconnects, overcurrent protection

  • List advantages/disadvantages for various mounting types

  • List order of commissioning and decommissioning & safety hazards

  • Define net metering and state incentive programs

  • Size a stand-alone system and specify the appropriate components: inverter,

       wire, charge controller, batteries, and modules

  • Perform detailed site evaluation for determining system location and install

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    This workshop is accredited by the Institute of Sustainable Power (ISP) and helps fulfill the requirement for national photovoltaic certification. The ‘Certificate of Completion’ from this workshop fulfills the educational requirement to take the NBACEP PV Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge Exam. See www.nabcep.org for more information.

     

    Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about solar!

    Please visit www.solarenergy.org for additional information.  Please contact SEI at 970.963.8855 for workshop details or to register. 

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    February 18, 2008
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    February 23, 2008
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