Solar

Design and Installation

NABCEP

Batteries and Storage

Certification Prep

58-Hour NABCEP Advanced PV Certification Training + Energy Storage Associate

Sean White

Course description

This a bundle of 3 courses taught by Sean White:

If you need 58-hours of Advanced PV Training in order to sit for a NABCEP PV Certification exam there are several different pathways which you should review the pick the correct course.

After completing each course you will earn a certificate of completion which can be used as documentation with NABCEP, both courses together provide a total of 58 hours of Advanced PV Training. HeatSpring is a NABCEP Registered Provider

In order to complete this course, you'll need to purchase a copy of Sean White's PV Engineering and Installation, a Preparation for the NABCEP PV Installation Professional, Specialist and Inspector Certification Exams 2nd Edition. It is also recommended to get a copy of the book PV and the NEC by Sean White and Bill Brooks.

This course includes many references to the National Electrical Code (NEC). It may be helpful for you to get a copy of the 2017 NEC. It's important to note that NABCEP is on the 2017 NEC for all certification exam. It is expected that NABCEP will adopt the 2020 NEC in 2021, so if you plan on taking NABCEP exams in 2021, plan accordingly. This course has information for both the 2017 and 2020 NEC, which Bill Brooks was intimately involved with writing.

Alternate Pathways for NABCEP PV Associate Exam or Solar Boot Camp Content

If you are interested in also earning the NABCEP PV Associate credential by taking and passing the PV Associate exam OR if you are interested in our standard (non-storage focused) Solar PV Boot Camp please review our 58-hour Advanced PV Training pathways.

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Continuing Education Units

Approved for: NABCEP Advanced Credit Hours, NABCEP NEC, NABCEP JTA, NABCEP RE Elective, NABCEP Building or Fire Code, NABCEP PV Associate Renewal.

Approved NABCEP CEU Hours

NABCEP Credential	Advanced Hours for Exam	Recertification CEU Hours	NEC	JTA	RE Elective	Building or Fire Code
PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Certification	58	48	12	48	24	8
PV Associate (PVA) Credential	0	24	0	0	0	0
PV Design Specialist (PVDS) Certification	58	48	12	48	24	8
PV Installer Specialist (PVIS) Certification	38	48	12	48	24	8
PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Certification	38	36	0	38	24	8
PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist (PVCMS) Certification	58	48	12	48	24	8

NABCEP Registered Provider

This course counts towards the training requirements for taking NABCEP professional certification exams and CEUs for renewing all certifications.

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Course Outline #1 - Energy Storage Associate Boot Camp

Welcome - Orientation Materials

This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.

Connect with your instructor Sean on LinkedIn
Energy Storage Presentation (.pdf)
Set up email notifications and your student profile
Book: Energy Storage Basics
Welcome!
Introduce yourself on the discussion board
Discussion Board Request from Sean and Notes on Posting Discussion Board Questions
Books and resources
Live Online Proctoring (LOP) for All NABCEP Exams!

Module 1 - History of Energy Storage, Markets and Applications for ESS's, and Safety Basics

This week you'll learn about the beginnings of solar PV technology, current markets and applications for the technology, and the basic safety considerations and requirements for solar PV installers. Topics include: different types of PV systems, OSHA, National Electrical Code (NEC), arc flashes, overcurrent protection devices, fall protection, and lockout-tagout (LOTO).

Welcome! Plus AC and DC Coupling (27:43 minutes) Preview
Energy Storage Systems Overview (12:33 minutes)
Electrochemistry and History of Batteries (14:37 minutes)
Electricity Basics (13:35 minutes)
ESS Uses (26:42 minutes)
To view your test results
ESS Boot Camp Module 1 Quiz
Quiz 1 Answers and Explanations (.pdf)

Module 2 - Energy Storage Fundamentals

This week covers concepts, definitions, terminology, and formulas related to electricity. It also lays out the science, data, and principles you must understand to grasp how solar energy is collected. Topics include: Ohm's Law, power, energy, voltage, current, batteries, multimeters, measurement, types of DC connections, transmission, insolation data, solar time, sun paths, shading, and solar radiation.

ESS Units (25:58 minutes)
ESS Chemistries Part 1 (21:08 minutes)
ESS Chemistries Part 2 (22:26 minutes)
Lithium Chemistries Deeper Dive Part 1 (15:00 minutes)
Lithium Chemistries Deeper Dive Part 2 (21:44 minutes)
Series and Parallel Wiring (11:29 minutes)
ESS Boot Camp Module 2 Quiz
Quiz 2 Answers and Explanations (.pdf)

Module 3 - Common components for Energy Storage Systems

For small and large scale energy storage systems, we will cover some of the top brands, how they work and how they are designed.

Common Components for Residential Energy Storage Systems Part 1 (1 of 2) (20:40 minutes) Preview
Common Components for Residential Energy Storage Systems Part 1 (2 of 2) (31:15 minutes)
Common Components for Residential Energy Storage Systems Part 2 (1 of 2) (25:14 minutes)
Common Components for Residential Energy Storage Systems Part 2 (2 of 2) (27:42 minutes)
Common Components for Residential Energy Storage Systems Part 3 (1 of 2) (18:05 minutes)
Common Components for Residential Energy Storage Systems Part 3 (2 of 2) (15:26 minutes)
Common Components for Residential Energy Storage Systems Part 4 (1 of 2) (16:41 minutes)
Common Components for Residential Energy Storage Systems Part 4 (2 of 2) (28:43 minutes)
Common Components for Utility and Commercial-Scale Energy Storage Systems Part 1 (27:35 minutes) Preview
Common Components for utility and Commercial-Scale Energy Storage Systems Part 2 (1 of 2) (16:41 minutes)
Common Components for utility and Commercial-Scale Energy Storage Systems Part 2 (2 of 2) (20:46 minutes)
Common Components for utility and Commercial-Scale Energy Storage Systems Part 3 (1 of 2) (18:39 minutes)
Common Components for utility and Commercial-Scale Energy Storage Systems Part 3 (2 of 2) (21:00 minutes)
ESS Boot Camp Module 3 Quiz
Quiz 3 Answers and Explanations (.pdf)

Module 4 - Various Energy Storage System Topics.

In this module we cover virtual power plants, C-rates, supercapicitors, lithium vs. lead-acid batteries, battery discharging, state of charge, 3-phase power, grounding and off-grid systems.

Virtual Power Plants (VPP) (13:48 minutes) Preview
C-Rates, Supercapacitors, and more (19:36 minutes)
C-Rates Continued, Battery Basics, and more (19:43 minutes)
Lithium-Ion Batteries vs. Lead-Acid Batteries (30:51 minutes)
Battery Discharging Graphs Part 1 (24:59 minutes)
Battery Discharging Graphs Part 2 (19:14 minutes)
State of Charge (28:17 minutes)
3-Phase Power, System Grounding, and Off-Grid Systems Part 1 (22:19 minutes)
3-Phase Power, System Grounding, and Off-Grid Systems Part 2 (20:02 minutes)
ESS Boot Camp Module 4 Quiz
Quiz 4 Answers and Explanations (.pdf)

Module 5 - More ESS!

Line/Load Side Connections, ISC's, grounding, and more! Part 1 (24:18 minutes)
Line/Load Side Connections, ISC's, grounding, and more! Part 2 (21:45 minutes)
Different ESS Technologies Part 1 (19:14 minutes)
Different ESS Technologies Part 2 (19:51 minutes)
Flywheels Part 1 (13:02 minutes)
Flywheels Part 2 (21:08 minutes)
Gravity (12:40 minutes)
Energy Storage System Markets Part 1 (22:30 minutes)
Energy Storage System Markets Part 2 (17:35 minutes)
Energy Storage Tech Comparisons including Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Lithium-Ion vs. Lead-Acid, Sodium Sulfur, UL 9540 and UL 1973 Part 1 (19:27 minutes)
Energy Storage Tech Comparisons including Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Lithium-Ion vs. Lead-Acid, Sodium Sulfur, UL 9540 and UL 1973 Part 2 (21:01 minutes)
NEC and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) including Article 706 Parts I and II (1 of 2) (23:35 minutes)
NEC and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) including Article 706 Parts I and II (2 of 2) (20:59 minutes)
NEC Article 706 Energy Storage Systems part III to end (1 of 2) (15:28 minutes)
NEC Article 706 Energy Storage Systems part III to end (2 of 2) (16:08 minutes)
Energy Storage System Code in the NEC besides Article 706 ESS Part 1 (22:23 minutes)
Energy Storage System Code in the NEC besides Article 706 ESS Part 2 (16:13 minutes)
International Residential Code (IRC) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) with Bill Brooks (advanced topic) (27:36 minutes)
2021 International Residential Code (IRC), International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC) with Bill Brooks (advanced topic) (16:21 minutes)
International Fire Code (IFC) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) with Bill Brooks (advanced topic) (07:42 minutes)
2021 International Residential Code (IRC) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) with Bill Brooks (BB) (18:12 minutes)
NEC 4- Chapter 6, 7, 8 and 9 (21:18 minutes)
NEC 5 - Article 705 Interconnected Power Production Sources Part 1 (21:33 minutes)
NEC 5 - Article 705 Interconnected Power Production Sources Part 2 (17:52 minutes)
Backfeeding the grid with a Tesla Model S (02:01 minutes)
ESS Boot Camp Module 5 Quiz
Quiz 5 Answers and Explanations (.pdf)
ESS Boot Camp Final Exam
Final Exam Answers and Explanations (.pdf)
New Information Version 2

Conclusion - Feedback and Additional Resources

This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!

Connect with your instructor Sean on LinkedIn if you have not already
1 Year of Access to Course Materials
Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate

Course Outline #2 - 40-Hour NABCEP Advanced PV Certification Training and CEUs

Welcome - Orientation Materials

2017 NEC Free Download
2020 NEC Information and Purchase Options
Important: Purchase a copy of "Solar PV Engineering and Installation: Preparation for the NABCEP PV Certification Exams" (.pdf)
Photovoltaic Systems and the National Electric Code Book by Sean White and Bill Brooks
Optional: "The Science Behind How We Learn New Skills"
Set up email notifications and your student profile
Connect with your instructor Sean on LinkedIn
Introduce yourself on the discussion board
Announcement regarding NABCEP Certification Exams and the NEC Adoption
Discussion Board Request from Sean and Notes on Posting Discussion Board Questions
Feedback from an highly knowledgable student after taking and passing the NABCEP PVIP exam
Introducing Bill Brooks! (14:40 minutes) Preview
Announcement: All NABCEP Exams can be taken at home
Go-At-Your-Own-Pace
NABCEP Adoption of 2020 NEC is moved back again, now 2023
Live Online Proctoring (LOP) for All NABCEP Exams!
Calculator and NEC Codebook Rules from Scantron Testing Centers for NABCEP Certification Exams
Books and resources
Free Additional Practice Exam

Module 1 - Introduction and the National Electrical Code (NEC)

In this opening module you will get to know your instructor, explore various solar resources, do some foundational reading, learn about important terms and concepts that you'll need to memorize or at least familiarize yourself with, and do an in-depth review of the sections of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that relate to solar PV design and installation.

Introduction (11:48 minutes) Preview
Read: Chapter 1 in "Solar PV Engineering and Installation" - Memorize and Familiarize
Resources Part 1 PV Labs (07:59 minutes)
Resources Part 3 Design Software and solarabcs (18:37 minutes)
Resources Part 2 PV Watts (26:00 minutes)
Resources Part 4 NABCEP PVIP Information (26:49 minutes)
Resources Part 5 Other NABCEP Certifications and Prices for all Certifications (20:17 minutes)
Resources Part 6 Solar Websurfing (27:08 minutes)
Markets and Getting Up To Speed (13:08 minutes)
Memorize and Familiarize Video 1: Memory Techniques (05:45 minutes)
Memorize and Familiarize Video 2: NEC Articles 100 Definitions and 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations (10:12 minutes)
Memorize and Familiarize Video 3: NEC Articles 200-250 including 230 Services, 240 Overcurrent Protection and 250 Grounding and Bonding (10:11 minutes)
Memorize and Familiarize Video 4: NEC Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials, including the 310 Tables and different Articles on installing Conduits, such as EMT or Cables (11:09 minutes)
Memorize and Familiarize Video 5: NEC Chapters 4, 5 & 6. 4 is Equipment for General Use and includes 480 Storage Batteries, 5 is Special Occupancies and 6 is Special Equipment and includes 690 PV! (20:50 minutes)
Memorize and Familiarize - Video 6: NEC Chapter 7 Video 1 of 2 including Articles 705 Interconnections, 706 Energy Storage Systems and 710 Stand-Alone Systems (23:32 minutes) Preview
Memorize and Familiarize - Video 7 NEC Chapter 7 Video 2 of 2, including Articles 710 Stand Alone Systems and 712 DC Microgrids (24:26 minutes) Preview
Memorize and Familiarize - Video 8: NEC Chapter 9 Tables and Annex C Conduit and Tubing Fill Tables for Conductors and Fixture Wires of the Same Size (08:26 minutes)
Memorize and Familiarize - Video 9 Useful Information (19:37 minutes)
Memorize and Familiarize Video 10: More Useful Information (25:15 minutes)
Optional Discussion Board Post #1
Read: Chapter 2 in "Solar PV Engineering and Installation" - The National Electric Code
Presentation slides (PDF) (.pdf)
Free Access to the National Electrical Code (NEC) - NFPA (Registration required)
Audio 2020 NEC Article 690 Reading - Radio 690! (.m4a)
NEC Notes
NEC Article 100 Definitions Part 1 (29:57 minutes)
NEC Article 100 Definitions Part 2 (16:35 minutes)
NEC Article 100 Definitions Part 3 (17:55 minutes)
NEC Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations Part 1 (19:39 minutes) Preview
NEC Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations Part 2 (19:49 minutes)
NEC Article 200 Grounded Conductors Part 1 (16:40 minutes)
NEC Article 200 Grounded Conductors Part 2 (16:44 minutes)
NEC Articles 210 Branch Circuits, 215 Feeders and 230 Services (20:47 minutes)
NEC Article 240 Overcurrent Protection Part 1 (22:47 minutes)
NEC Article 240 Overcurrent Protection Part 2 (19:51 minutes)
NEC Article 250 Grounding and Bonding Part 1 (26:36 minutes) Preview
NEC Article 250 Grounding and Bonding Part 2 (21:14 minutes)
NEC Article 300 General Requirements for Wiring Methods and Materials Part 1 (15:06 minutes)
NEC Article 300 General Requirements for Wiring Methods and Materials Part 2 (21:46 minutes)
NEC Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring Part 1 (14:57 minutes) Preview
NEC Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring Part 2 (18:53 minutes)
NEC Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring Part 3 (21:11 minutes)
320 to 358 Common Wiring Methods like EMT Part 1 (15:19 minutes)
320 to 358 Common Wiring Methods like EMT Part 2 (17:27 minutes)
NEC Chapter 4 Featuring Article 480! Part 1 (15:38 minutes)
NEC Chapter 4 Featuring Article 480! Part 2 (17:11 minutes)
NEC Chapters 5, 6, 7 & 8 (10:42 minutes)
NEC Chapter 9 Tables Part 1 (28:19 minutes)
NEC Chapter 9 Tables Part 2 (19:32 minutes)
NEC Chapter 9 Tables Part 3 (15:09 minutes)
Optional Discussion Board Post #2
Informational Annexes (11:16 minutes)
Reference: NABCEP PV Installation Professional Resource Guide (.pdf)
Reference: "Expedited Permit Process for PV Systems" (.pdf)
NABCEP Certification Exam Fees (new in 2020) (.png)
Updating Course Material - If you completed a module and later it says you did not, you can just click on if you want it to show as completed.
To view your test results
40-Hour NABCEP Advanced Module 1 Adv. PV Quiz

Module 2 - National Electrical Code - Article 690 - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

This module, you will go through Article 690 of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Familiarity with this part of the NEC is critical for solar designers and installers.

Read: Chapter 3 in "Solar PV Engineering and Installation" - Article 690: Solar PV Systems
2017 Versus 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)
2017 NEC Video 1 - Introduction to 690.2 (18:42 minutes)
2017 NEC Video 2 - 690.7 Voltage (16:59 minutes)
2017 NEC Video 3 - 690.8 Current (22:18 minutes)
2017 NEC Video 4 - 690.9 Overcurrent Protection (14:13 minutes)
2017 NEC Video 5 - 690.10 Stand-Alone Systems and 690.11 DC Arc-Fault Protection (06:00 minutes)
2017 NEC Video 6 - 690.12 Rapid Shutdown Showdown Part 1 (21:12 minutes)
2017 NEC Video 6 - 690.12 Rapid Shutdown Showdown Part 2 (25:23 minutes)
2017 NEC Video 7 - 690 Part III Disconnecting Means (19:32 minutes)
2017 NEC Video 8 - 690 Part IV Wiring Methods (30:06 minutes)
2017 NEC Video 9 - 690 Part V Grounding and Bonding Part 1 (18:01 minutes)
2017 NEC Video 9 - 690 Part V Grounding and Bonding Part 2 (17:04 minutes)
2017 NEC Video 10 - 690 Part VI to End of Article 690 (23:03 minutes)
2017 NEC Video 11 - 691 Large-Scale Photovoltaic (19:10 minutes)
Grounding electrode schemes and transformers with emphasis on utility-scale (double advanced topic) (21:27 minutes)
Bill Brooks on Rapid Shutdown Part 1 Outside of the Array Boundary (14:57 minutes)
Bill Brooks on Rapid Shutdown Part 2 inside of the Array Boundary (20:17 minutes)
News: 690.12(B)(2)(1) Rapid Shutdown UL Listing
Optional Discussion Board Post #1

Module 3 - National Electrical Code (NEC) - Other Solar and Storage Related Articles

There are many NEC Articles besides Article 690 that are important to know about. This includes: Article 705 Interconnected Power Production Sources Article 706 Energy Storage Systems Article 710 Stand-Alone Systems Article 712 DC Microgrids Article 625 EV Power Transfer Station And more!

Read: Chapter 4 in "Solar PV Engineering and Installation" - Article 705: Interconnections
2017 NEC Video 12 - 705 Interconnected Power Production Sources Part 1 (25:51 minutes)
2017 NEC Video 12 - 705 Interconnected Power Production Sources Part 2 (20:46 minutes)
2020 National Electrical Code 706 With Bill Brooks Part 1 (20:04 minutes)
2020 National Electrical Code 706 With Bill Brooks Part 2 (17:26 minutes)
Bill Brooks talks Energy Storage Systems Part 1 (22:29 minutes) Preview
Bill Brooks talks Energy Storage Systems Part 2 (10:56 minutes)
Bill Brooks talks Storage Batteries Article 480 (03:30 minutes)
Bill Brooks talks EV Power Transfer Station (EV charging and EV to Grid) (05:38 minutes)
Bill gets excited talking about 705.13 Power Control Systems (08:16 minutes)
Bill Brooks on 705 Video 1 Supply and Load Side Connections (07:44 minutes)
Bill Brooks on 705 Video 2 with ESS Implications and Markets (11:51 minutes)
Bill Brooks on 705 Video 3 More 705.13 PCS and MIDs (08:04 minutes)
More EV to Grid-Full Circle with Bill Brooks (07:14 minutes) Preview
Bill Brooks on 705 Video 4 Supply-Side Connections and Microgrids (10:16 minutes)
Bill Brooks on 705 Video 5 Wire Sizing and Supply-Side Connections (05:52 minutes) Preview
Bill Brooks on 705 Video 6 Load-Side Connections (26:10 minutes)
Optional Discussion Board Post #1

Module 4 - Safety, Wire Sizing, Building Codes and Fire Codes

Always good to be safe, so safely size your wires and to understand some of the building and fire codes. For the NABCEP exam, do not worry so much about Bill's Building Codes and Fire Codes, however it is important information and for those of you looking for NABCEP Continuing Education (CE) this is a requirement.

Read: Chapter 5 in "Solar PV Engineering and Installation" - Safety, Strategy, and Investing Your Time Wisely
Video Responses to Detailed Questions
Answer to Question on System Sizing (19:46 minutes)
Answer to Question on Connecting PV System to a Split Bus Panel (10:14 minutes)
Optional Discussion Board Post #1
Read: Chapter 6 in "Solar PV Engineering and Installation" - Wire Sizing
Code-Compliant Conductor Sizing - SolarPro (PDF) (.pdf)
Code Compliant Conductor Sizing: a 2021 take on a 2011 SolarPro Article Part 1 (16:41 minutes)
Code Compliant Conductor Sizing: a 2021 take on a 2011 SolarPro Article Part 2 (18:55 minutes)
Wire Sizing (Chapter 12 PV and the NEC) (.pdf)
Building and Fire Codes with Bill Brooks Part 1- 2020 NFPA 855 Energy Storage Systems, IRC, IBC, IFC, NFPA 1, ICC (08:41 minutes) Preview
Building and Fire Codes with Bill Brooks Part 2 Roof Setbacks (30:55 minutes)
Building and Fire Codes with Bill Brooks Part 3 The ICC i-codes (13:50 minutes)
Solar Building and Fire Codes Video 1 Part 1 (optional) (14:29 minutes)
Solar Building and Fire Codes Video 1 Part 2 (optional) (20:53 minutes)
Solar Building and Fire Codes Video 2 (optional) (23:14 minutes)
Solar Building and Fire Codes Video 3 (optional) (21:06 minutes)
Solar Building and Fire Codes Video 4 Part 1 (optional) (21:48 minutes)
Solar Building and Fire Codes Video 4 Part 2 (optional) (23:51 minutes)
PV UL Listing 1703 transitioned to UL 61730 (.pdf)
UL PV Listing 61730 replacing UL 1703 for making the test work around the world and UL 3741 listing for Rapid Shutdown (Hazard Control Systems) with Bill Brooks PE (12:08 minutes)
UL 3741 Rapid Shutdown solution where the PV array can stay up to 1000V using SMA inverters with Sollega or Ironridge racks! (16:53 minutes)
Optional Discussion Board Post #2

Module 5 - Practice Exam for NABCEP PV Certification and Trig

Here we have a full practice exam that will prepare you for the NABCEP Certification exams. Be sure to check that you also have access to other NABCEP Certification exams which is organized as a separate course. Also covered in the module are trigonometry concepts you'll need for some solar calculations. The NABCEP certification exams have been known to have 1 or 2 questions that you can use trig to solve.

Read Chapter 7 in "Solar PV Engineering and Installation" - Solar Trigonometry
Trigonometry Review Part 1 (19:19 minutes)
Trigonometry Review Part 2 (14:34 minutes)
Optional Discussion Board Post #1
Important: Data for Questions 41-45 on Practice Exam (.pdf)
NABCEP Practice Exam 2 - 70 Questions
NABCEP Practice Exam 2 - 70 Questions Answer with Detailed Explanations (.pdf)

Module 6 - Question-by-Question Practice Exam Review

Review each question from the practice exam to understand how to arrive at the correct answer.

Question 1 Explained (04:03 minutes)
Question 2 Explained (05:14 minutes)
Question 3 Explained (05:38 minutes)
Question 4 Explained (05:21 minutes)
Question 5 Explained (03:26 minutes)
Question 6 Explained (04:29 minutes)
Question 7 Explained (03:40 minutes)
Question 8 Explained (05:44 minutes)
Question 9 Explained (03:02 minutes)
Question 10 Explained (03:14 minutes)
Question 11 Explained (15:14 minutes)
Question 12 Explained (08:37 minutes)
Question 13 Explained (01:45 minutes)
Question 14 Explained (02:37 minutes)
Question 15 Explained (02:49 minutes)
Question 16 Explained (05:53 minutes)
Question 17 Explained (02:30 minutes)
Question 18 Explained (02:05 minutes)
Question 19 Explained (03:10 minutes)
Question 20 Explained (02:39 minutes)
Question 21 Explained (06:33 minutes)
Question 22 Explained (03:52 minutes)
Question 23 Explained (01:53 minutes)
Question 24 Explained (03:02 minutes)
Question 25 Explained (06:34 minutes)
Question 26 Explained (04:32 minutes)
Question 27 Explained
Question 28 Explained (37 seconds)
Question 29 Explained (03:03 minutes)
Question 30 Explained (03:25 minutes)
Question 31 Explained (02:59 minutes)
Question 32 Explained (04:44 minutes)
Question 33 Explained (01:52 minutes)
Question 34 Explained (03:13 minutes)
Question 35 Explained (03:43 minutes)
Question 36 Explained (02:28 minutes)
Question 37 Explained (02:31 minutes)
Question 38 Explained (02:47 minutes)
Question 39 Explained (02:22 minutes)
Question 40 Explained (11:24 minutes)
Question 41 Explained (07:11 minutes)
Question 42 Explained (06:10 minutes)
Question 43 Explained (03:37 minutes)
Question 44 Explained (05:01 minutes)
Question 45 Explained (10:28 minutes)
Question 46 Explained (02:30 minutes)
Question 47 Explained (02:05 minutes)
Question 48 Explained (02:05 minutes)
Question 49 Explained (02:23 minutes)
Question 50 Explained (03:03 minutes)
Question 51 Explained (06:25 minutes)
Question 52 Explained (07:08 minutes) Preview
Question 53 Explained (02:37 minutes)
Question 54 Explained (02:22 minutes)
Question 55 Explained (02:39 minutes)
Question 56 Explained (02:16 minutes)
Question 57 Explained (01:45 minutes)
Question 58 Explained (02:10 minutes)
Question 59 Explained (02:15 minutes)
Question 60 Explained (01:33 minutes)
Question 61 Explained (03:26 minutes)
Question 62 Explained (03:00 minutes)
Question 63 Explained (02:36 minutes)
Question 64 Explained
Question 65 Explained (04:34 minutes)
Question 66 Explained (01:58 minutes)
Question 67 Explained (02:19 minutes)
Question 68 Explained (01:38 minutes)
Question 69 Explained (02:37 minutes)
Question 70 Explained (04:17 minutes)
Announcement regarding NABCEP PVIP Exam

Conclusion - Feedback and Additional Resources

Lots of additional optional videos and audio recordings
NABCEP Application: Start your application for the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification Exam
NABCEP Certification Exam Scheduling Email from NABCEP (.pdf)
NABCEP Practice Exam 1 (70-Question) Questions with Explanations (.pdf)
Bonus Practice Exam (30-Question) Questions with Explanations (.pdf)
$100 Discount for "Drone Pilot Boot Camp"
NABCEP Exam Pep Talk (48 seconds) Preview
1 Year of Access to Course Materials
Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate

Course Outline #3 - NABCEP PV Installation Professional Practice Exam

Module 1 - NABCEP PVIP Certification Practice Exams

Discussion Board Request from Sean and Notes on Posting Discussion Board Questions
Taking Your NABCEP Test - Thoughts & Advice from Sean (07:17 minutes)
Connect with your instructor Sean on LinkedIn
The exam numbers go from 1 being the most recent exam to the higher number being the older exam questions
1-Additional Practice Exam - 30 Questions
Additional Practice Exam - 30 Questions Answer with Detailed Explanations (.pdf)
2-2020 PVIP Practice Questions
2020 PVIP Practice Questions Answer with Detailed Explanations (.pdf)
Important: Data for Questions 41-45 on Practice Exam 2 (.pdf)
3-NABCEP Practice Exam B - 70 Questions
NABCEP Practice Exam B - 70 Questions Answer with Detailed Explanations (.pdf)
4-NABCEP Practice Exam A - 70 Questions
NABCEP Practice Exam A - 70 Questions Answer with Detailed Explanations (.pdf)

Instructor

Sean White

2014 IREC Trainer of the Year, HeatSpring / White House Energy Inc. / Sean White Solar / Norcal Solar

Sean White was the 2014 Interstate Renewable Energy Council Trainer of the Year. He is an ISPQ Certified Solar PV Master Trainer and has authored several books on solar. He contributed to the development of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Job Task Analysis and has been a member of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Technical Committee. Sean is a... Learn more

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4.7

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Courses with student ratings: 3

by Ted Monhollon 01/20/2023

Sean White and Bill Brooks explain things well and are very reponsive to to questions during the course. Very recommended course to take.

by Theothoros Giannakouros 12/07/2022

Sean White is an excellent instructor. I highly recommend his courses.

by Chris Young, Solar Installer, Peninsula Solar 11/04/2022

This is the best course for solar that you can get. I started last year as a laborer, worked my way as a technician and now I am a field manager due to this course. I use the information every day on our job sites, I feel confident with what I know and the results show in our arrays.

by David Garganese, Owner, Response Electrical Services 10/25/2022

I always go to Heatspring for renewable education. These guys know it better than anyone!

by Andrew Holmstrom, C&I Solar Energy, Arch Solar 10/10/2022

I really enjoyed this course. It helped me to get a flavor for how far things have come, as well as how far they will go. Very applicable to real life, and will be used regularly!

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