Introduction to Solar PV Design, Installation and Code - Self Study
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About this course
- An introduction to electricity and solar
- History of the solar industry and market applications
- Safety basics
- Solar installation basics
- PV module fundamentals
- And more!
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Course outline
3 modules • 20 assignments • 1 - 2 hours to complete • 1:46 hours of video lectures
Module 1 • 4 assignments
Introduction to Sean White, HeatSpring, NABCEP, and this Course
Here we talk about the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) and why it is so relevant today. You will learn how to get a NABCEP Certification and how to study for and pass the NABCEP exams.
One of Sean's learning techniques, is making sure everyone has fun and that the class information is memorable. These classes are definitely upbeat!
Enjoy!
Sean
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- Introduction (18:19 minutes)
- Solar Market Report Summary (.pdf)
- Totally optional: iPhone App for taking this class (50 seconds)
Module 2 • 10 assignments
Introduction to Solar PV Design
- History (06:38 minutes)
- Statistics and Outlook (07:04 minutes)
- PV Market and Applications (04:21 minutes)
- Safety Basics (06:29 minutes)
- Energy Units (04:37 minutes)
- Electricity Basics (09:24 minutes)
- PV Module Fundamentals (19:02 minutes)
- IV Curves With Bill Brooks (10:59 minutes)
- Solar Energy and Solar Power (09:57 minutes)
- Building Integrated Photovoltaics and Tesla Solarglass (aka Tesla Solar Roof) with Bill Brooks (05:37 minutes)
Continuing Education Units
Approved for the following CEUs
- NABCEP Advanced Credit Hours
- NABCEP NEC
- NABCEP JTA
- NABCEP RE Elective
- 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NABCEP Registered Provider
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This course counts towards the training requirements for taking NABCEP professional certification exams and CEUs for renewing all certifications.
Author
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Sean White
2014 IREC Trainer of the Year, HeatSpring / White House Energy Inc. / Sean White Solar / Norcal SolarSean White was the 2014 Interstate Renewable Energy Council Trainer of the Year. He is an IREC 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