5 Day NABCEP Course

This hands-on 5-Day PV design and installation course is based on NABCEP learning objectives and prepares students to challenge the entry level exam.  www.nabcep.org

The cost of this course covers the NABCEP examination fee and the exam is written on the Friday of the training! Only -: $2,495.00

 

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Training includes coffee breaks, lunch and all manuals!

 

Course Outline

A diversity of knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to design, install, and commission PV systems. In this hands-on course, participants will learn the fundamental concepts required for safe, code-compliant design and installation of PV systems. This course will cover system components, site analysis, PV module criteria, mounting systems, commissioning, and safety. Participants will also learn the basics of sizing a residential off-grid stand-alone and grid-tied batteryless system, wire sizing, over current protection, and grounding.
Participants who complete this course will be able to:

	Perform power and energy calculations.  Perform a load analysis for off-grid and batteryless grid-tied systems.  Diagram an array and battery bank in series and parallel configurations.  Determine the azimuth and altitude angle of the sun and evaluate shading potential.  Determine performance of an array/system based on irradiance changes or for array orientation and tilt angle at a given site.  Determine the magnetic declination, find the orientation and altitude angle of the sun, and evaluate the shade potential for a given site.  List the pros and cons of different mounting structures (ground, roof)  Determine the number of modules that can fit on a given roof space.  Interpret and apply data from equipment specification sheets.  Size a residential batteryless grid-tied system including the inverter, array, wiring and over current protection.  Identify the proper safety protocols for working with batteries.  Define battery depth of discharge, days of autonomy, and efficiency.  Specify a battery-based inverter given certain parameters.  Determine acceptable voltage drop for system circuits.  Perform detailed site analysis utilizing commercially available tools  IV-Curve and MPPT and Micro Inverters  Shading analysis  PV system VS conventional electrical systems  Performance calculation  Standard VS Grid-Tie PV system design  How to design a safe and code compliant PV system  Code compliance PV array sizing for Inverters  Common problems in PV system electrical design  A review of available PV computer software

Next Scheduled Dates

		Nov 7 - 11
		Nov 28 - Dec 2
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