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5-Day Solar PV Design and Installation Course - $2,500.00 |
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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
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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.
- Obtain and apply module specifications for a given module and determine a module’s performance given various environmental
- 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
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THREE-DAY SHORT COURSES |
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| A Survey Of Alternative Energies |
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This certificate course will include comprehensive historical and current state-or-the-art information on Solar Energy, Wind Power, Bio-Energy and Geothermal Energy. Design methodology, relevant codes, regulations, installation procedures and industry affiliations will be covered. Students will receive a build-up binder and CD which will include relevant technical information, source references and job opportunities. Demonstrations will be given and students will have the opportunity to participate in select field trips.
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| Wind Power |
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| This certificate course will cover the background and theory of wind energy conversion, low to high power system types, typical applications, wind monitoring, energy storage and electrical grid interface connection methods. Tower, blade and power conversion, design, manufacturing, installation and servicing will also be covered. Shop work will cover the construction of a kit-type low power aero generator, including battery storage and DC to AC inversion. Industry affiliations and worldwide job opportunities will be presented. |
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| Bio-energy Summary Curriculum |
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| • This course will include comprehensive historical and current state-or-the-art information Bio-Mass & Bio-Gas • Energy from waste (i.e. garbage to power) • Global development of energy from waste • Electrical power and heat from renewable agricultural residuals (wood chips, sawdust, shavings, straw, corn stover, hemp etc.) •Energy from corn kernels, walnuts, peanut shells • Energy from renewable growth items (algae, sugar cane etc., state-of-the-art and latest developments) • Bio-Gas sources, history of conversion methods • Current Ontario Bio-Gas project successes & planned projects • Two field trips to Bio-Mass/Bio-Gas operations • Industry contacts and job opportunities • Canba (Canadian Bio-energy Association) •Hands-on class/homework project • Final review and examination |
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NOTE: Each SHORT COURSE includes relevant notes and technical data, coffee breaks, lunch and free parking – low cost on-site accommodations are available
Minimum of 10 persons per course – Cost per course is $995.00 per person |
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