Everblue offers an advanced 40-hour Solar PV Installer course, which includes hands-on solar PV installation as well as system maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. This course will provide individuals with the knowledge to assemble solar panels, a key concept to enter the solar industry. Everblue's Solar PV Installer class covers advanced electrical and mechanical integration of solar PV modules, racks and components. We want to help you build upon your renewable energy credentials and help meet the growing demand for solar installation experts!
Course Description: This Solar PV Installer course is designed to teach individuals how to physically install solar panels, modules, and components. Students will be constructing an actual array on a roof deck rack and installing the balance of components, including inverters, charge controllers, and battery banks for grid-tied and off-grid systems. This hands-on solar training course will provide you with the skills required to work for an installer or to work toward becoming a Solar Contractor yourself. In addition, you will be on your way toward qualifying to take the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Exam.
Prerequisite (included): Solar PV Associate Online Training. If you prefer to take the Solar PV Associate training in person, there is an $800 additional charge. Qualifications to become exempt from PV Associate training include any of the following: 40 hours of PV training, successful completion of the NABCEP PV Entry Level Exam, or one year documentation of PV experience. Please call 1-800-460-2575 for details.
Format: This 5-day course (40 hours) is available only in live settings, due to the hands-on nature of the training.
Audience: This course is ideal for builders, roofers, electricians, construction workers, landscapers, plumbers, contractors, foremen, site managers, project managers, system engineers, and anyone interested in accruing training hours for the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certificate.
Course Materials: Online Resources for Pre-Course Study, Everblue's Solar PV Installer Handbook, Certificate of Completion
Price: $2195 for live classroom interaction (includes the Solar PV Associate Online prerequisite). $1995 tuition for qualifying students with previous Solar PV Associate training. For information involving corporate training, group rates, or returning student discounts, please call 800-460-2575.
Course Topics:
| History of Renewable Energy | Types of Solar Energy Systems |
| Solar Photovoltaic Systems | System Maintenance & Safety |
| System Components | PV System Sizing Principles |
| Solar PV System Electrical Design | Solar PV System Mechanical Design |
| OSHA Safety | Site/Load Analysis Design |
| PV Install Technique | Grid-Tied Component Lab |
| Off-Grid Component Lab | Grid-Tied Array Assembly |
| Grid-Tied System Commissioning | Off-Grid Array Assembly |