Course Description
Purpose of Seminar
If you are interested in learning more about the world’s fastest growing form of power generation, solar power, this seminar is for you.
In today’s environment, nothing can be taken for granted. With the ever changing landscape of power generation, the need for renewable energy has never been greater. Be on the front edge of this ever growing need and learn how solar energy can make a positive impact at home or at work by attending this seminar. This training will introduce you to the solar industry and its many applications. You will learn the fundamentals of solar energy and photovoltaics, system sizing and configuration, as well as system maintenance and troubleshooting. If you are new the solar industry or need to learn to maintain and existing system this seminar is for you.
Course Overview
- Overview of Renewable Energy and the impact of the Solar Industry on power generation
- What is the cost of a typical photovoltaic system and how to calculate return on investment
- What are the components that make up a photovoltaic system
- What are the various types of Solar Energy systems and how to size them
- What are the proper installation requirements according the National Electrical Code
- How to properly troubleshoot system components using the correct tools
- What certifcations are associated with the solar industry and why they are important
- Safe work practices and procedures for installation, commissioning, and maintenance of photovoltaic system
Who Should Take This Course
This seminar is designed for anyone who is currently involved in the solar industry and works with photovoltaic system as well as anybody just wanting to learn more about it. If have an interest or need to know more about photovoltaic systems this seminar is for you. Students who will benefit from this seminar include:
All Personnel Maintaining Photovoltaic Systems in:
Government Buildings
Manufacturing Plants
Hospitals
Airports
Schools
Water and Waste Water Facilities
Commercial Buildings
Residential Homes
Apartment Buildings
Research Facilities
Including:
Facility Managers
Maintenance Managers
Building Owners
Maintenance Technicians
Electricians
Builders
Contractors
Inspectors
Architects
Agenda
Discussion Topics
Electrical Fundamentals
- AC vs. DC
- Basic Electrical Circuit
- DC String Circuit Layout
- Series vs. Parallel
- Batteries
- PV Modules
Photovoltaic Basics
- PV Markets and Applications
- History to Future
- Safety Considerations
- PV System Payback and Expected Life Cycle
- PV Certifications
Photovoltaic System Components
- DC Modules
- AC Modules
- Combiner Boxes
- Inverters
- Charge Controllers
- Batteries
- Racking
- Mounting Hardware
Photovoltaic System Design
- Sight Evaluation and Test Conditions
- System Types
- Stand Alone
- Grid Type
- Hybrid
- PV System Sizing Principles
- PV System Configurations
- Installation Requirements
- Battery Systems
- Inverter Type Systems
Photovoltaic System Commissioning
- Review Drawings/Blueprints
- System Startup
- Proper Tools
- Site Conditions and System Efficiency
- NEC Requirements for PV Systems
Photovoltaic System Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- General Maintenance Procedures
- System Monitoring
- Troubleshooting PV System Components
- Logical Troubleshooting Approach
- Common Problems
What You Will Take Home
Take-home materials include
A Personalized Training Certificate with 0.8 American Trainco Continuing Education Units for each day attended, 1.6 for both days, and
All the information you need from asking our instructors specific questions about your own unique equipment or facility.