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Entry Level Solar Electric Training Course Objectives

Upon Completion of this course, the student will have the ability to:

Describe the history, development and current state of photovoltaic (PV) technologies, markets and applications
Identify the types of solar energy systems and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each type
Explain how a solar cell converts sunlight into electric power
Define solar terms
Describe how solar energy is received on the earth’s surface
Identify how different technologies utilize solar radiation
Identify opportunities for grid-interactive residential and commercial solar systems
Describe photovoltaic system components and configurations

Describe battery, generator and other types of backup systems and how they are integrated into a grid-interactive solar system
Describe practices and procedures for utility company buy-back of power produced by distributed systems
Describe the features, functions, and specifications of inverters used in grid-interactive systems
Identify and describe electrical balance of system components
Analyze load demands and calculate system requirements
Calculate array and inverter size for grid-interactive solar systems, both with and without backup components
Determine structural integrity and suitability for installation of various PV systems
Describe various mounting systems for PV modules and electrical components
Describe the risks and safety issues and OSHA regulations to consider when working with PV technologies