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This free course will teach you the basics of solar PV. The course is intended for newcomers to the solar industry and can be taken any time. Participants can expect to learn:
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This is a self-study, self-paced online course. You can begin instantly upon enrollment and complete the course materials at your own pace.
After enrolling, the course materials will remain in your account and be accessible 12 months (1 year) after enrollment. Access can be extended beyond 1 year with a monthly membership. Rewatch videos and review assignments as many times as you want. View updates the instructor makes to the course as the industry advances. Return to your course anytime with online access from anywhere in the world.
Certificates of completion are only provided to HeatSpring Membership subscribers. This course has not been approved by any credentialing organizations (NABCEP, AIA, USGBC etc) for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). This course is for self education purposes only and completion does not indicate a level of professional expertise or credential.
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Ryan Mayfield has been working in the renewable energy field since 1999 and is the President of Mayfield Renewables (formerly Renewable Energy Associates), a consulting firm providing design, support and educational services for electrical contractors, architectural and engineering firms, manufacturers and government agencies. Ryan served as Photovoltaic Systems...[more]
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...[more]
Let's get started! In this opening module you'll meet Dr. Sean White, the lead instructor for the course. Sean will dive into a discussion of PV Markets, including: Types of PV Systems, Applications for PV Systems, and Features and Benefits of PV Systems.
Becoming a great solar pv designer takes a deep understanding of electricity, engineering, and construction. We don't cover all of those things here - but we give you just enough to be dangerous. Work your way through this series of assignments, and you'll be on your way to becoming a solar pv designer.
Performing thorough and efficient site visits is absolutely critical to the success of profitable solar projects, especially residential projects! You need to be able to capture all of the necessary information to quote the system correctly, design the project, and let the installation crew what to expect. An efficient site visit process will lead to smooth operations and profitable jobs while a complex process can lead to unprofitable jobs and a lot of confusion. This module also includes four tutorials on installing micro inverters, installing modules on pitched roofs, installing modules on flat roofs, and DC wiring.
Understanding NEC 690 is key for a project manager, engineer, or installer. This section covers the basics of solar code so you can determine how much you know and what you need to study.
For solar marketing and sales, you need to understand the factors that impact the economics of a project. This section covers sales basics, how to frame proposals, and strategies and tools for completing site visits.
Pass the NABCEP PV Associate Exam guaranteed. Over 97% of our students pass, if you don't then retake the course and exam for free. Introductory training for contractors, electricians, and business professionals who want to enter the solar PV industry.
Advanced course for experienced solar professionals looking to take and pass NABCEP PV Certification exams. Approved for 40-hours of Advanced PV Training with NABCEP.
The 2017 NEC is here and the adoption cycle has begun. This course is jam-packed with 2017 NEC insight and interpretation. There are many changes in the 2017 NEC. Everything that you thought you knew about grounding has functionally changed.
Energy storage systems (ESS) are booming and poised for strong growth. This is your chance to get access to highly technical and up to date information on the latest best practices for ESSs.
Introductory training for contractors, electricians, and business professionals who want to enter the solar PV industry. Approved for 18 hours of NABCEP Advanced PV Training.
Bill Brooks and Sean White discuss the new 2020 NEC, 2017 NEC as well as Energy Storage. They published the book PV and the NEC, which was based on the 2017 NEC and are writing a 2020 NEC version.
LIVE from the 2021 NABCEP CE Conference in Knoxville, TN. HeatSpring is the exclusive provider of the PV Associate Training from the conference.