Photovoltaic Workshop
April 22-24
Sonoma Mountain Village, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Seats Available 24
Requires Completion of our Photovoltaic System Design & Installation Online Course To Attend & Sit For NABCEP Entry Level Certificate Of Knowledge Exam
ISPQ ACCREDITED BY INTERSTATE RENEWABLE ENERGY COUNCIL (IREC) & NABCEP APPROVED

This 3 day workshop will consist of 2 lab days and a third day of review and exam administration. It will cover many hands on topics along with some classroom lecture to complete the required training to sit for the NABCEP Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge Exam. Breakfast and Lunch will be served. There are 4 hotels located within Rohnert Park for you to stay at, travel and lodging is not covered in course price you will have to arrange and provide these on your own.
Some of the Nearest Hotels:
Doubletree Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites
Good Nite Inn
Photovoltaic Workshop Package Course Details
- Seat Reserved Upon Payment Clearance
- Photovoltaic Workshop & Online Course Price Only $1250.00
- Cost For Previous Photovoltaic nline Course Students $650.00 (contact us for sign-up)
- Photovoltaic Workshop Length 3 Days
- Online Course Length 16 weeks
- Online Course Starts January 11th
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Photovoltaic System Design & Installation Online Solar Training Course Details
INCLUDED COURSE MATERIALS: Photovoltaic Systems 2nd Edition Text Book and Comprehensive CD-ROM included with book.

Photovoltaic System Design & Installation Course Materials
The course is taught online with the aid of several online resources and a book
called Photovoltaic Systems by Jim Dunlap in partnership with National Joint
Apprenticeship and Training Committee. Also included is a binder and organizers
to keep track of any materials you may wish to print out and keep on hand
in one handy location for later reference. Included in the text book is a informational
CD also with various resources for use with the course and text book.
Course Objectives
The essential training objective of this course is to provide the entry level photovoltaic installer/technician with
fundamental technical knowledge on photovoltaic's in order that the technician may acquire and advance in design,
installation and servicing responsibilities as the market for photovoltaic power systems progresses.
Upon completion of this course, the student technician should be able to:
- Recognize the various types of photovoltaic systems and components currently in use.
- Demonstrate safe working practices.
- Properly design and size residential photovoltaic power systems.
- Assist in the planning and installation of photovoltaic arrays and components.
- Understand the types of codes and standards that apply to the proper installation of photovoltaic systems.
- Understand the types of permits, warranties, and the customer relations required for completion of the overall solar project.
- Assist in the servicing of common photovoltaic systems
- Improve the quality of installations.
Course Lessons
- Orientation
- Lesson 1: Introduction to
- Photovoltaic Systems
- Lesson 2: Capturing the Sun
- Lesson 3: Solar Site Evaluation
- Lesson 4: Photovoltaic System Components
- Lesson 5: PV Module Fundamentals
- Lesson 6: PV Battery System Design
- Lesson 7: PV Controller System Design
- Lesson 8: PV Inverter System Design
- Lesson 9: Photovoltaic System Sizing
- Lesson 10: Installation of Photovoltaic Systems
- Lesson 11: Photovoltaic System Electrical
- Lesson 12: Utility- Interactive Systems
- Lesson 13: Permitting and Inspection
- Lesson 14: PV System Maintenance and Performance Analysis
- Lesson 15: Economic Analysis
- Final Exam
- Evaluation
Sun Pirate Online Training courses follow the Task Analyses developed by the commitees of subject matter experts and adopted by North American Board of Energy Practictioners (NABCEP) and in accordance with Interstate Renewable Energy Council/ IPSQ Standard 01021. Sun Pirate is an Accredited Continuing Education Provider for Photovoltaic System Design & Installation through Interstate Renewable Energy Counsel (IREC). Our courses now count for part of the NABCEP requirements to sit for the Photovoltaic Installer Exam and count for continuing education credits to maintain your certifications, this course counts for 60 training hours.

