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Today’s Demo

• Regional Solar Field Lab– Outdoors– Indoors– Equipment & System-Level Solutions

• Online Courses– Foundation: PV201e– Advanced: PV320e, PV250e, SG101e

• Online LIVE Sessions• Course Roadmap


Our Commitment to Our CustomersWhat are the key challenges facing solar training organizations?

• Challenge: Rapid Pace of Innovation in the Solar Industry

Our Commitment: Continuous updating of our course materials and lab equipment- Training Partnership program brings in new technologies- Train on system-level solutions that combine PV with storage with monitoring

• Challenge: Changing Certification Requirements

Our Commitment: Participate in NABCEP and IREC committees- NABCEP PV Installer Job Task Analysis team and technical committee- Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Credentialing Advisory Board


Our Commitment to Our CustomersWhat are the key challenges facing solar training organizations?

• Challenge: Continuing NEC and Policy Changes

Our Commitment: - Stay current with National Electric Code requirements and policy changes for

net metering, value of solar tariffs, and interconnection requirements; - Participate in policy groups: City of Austin Local Solar Advisory Committee- Participate in Austin Energy solar contractors meetings

• Challenge: Understanding the customers’ challenges

Our Commitment: Walk the talk - Licensed electrical contractor- Provide engineering and advisory services- Registered Austin Energy solar contractor- Conduct troubleshooting & maintenance on utility solar assets- Conduct PV system designs & installations- Conduct quality assurance inspections


North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

Michael KuhnCert #TS-100414-005798

Served on the PV Installer Job Task Analysis team and the NABCEP PV Technical Committee

PV InstallationProfessional

Doug SoesterCert #031310-206


Regional Solar Field LabOutside

Austin, Texas


PV330: Advanced Solar PV Project ExperiencePhoto from our 5-Day workshop, November 2014


Lab Exercises – Photovoltaic Modules


Solar Site Analysis: Solmetric SunEye, Pathfinder


Training for Large-Scale Photovoltaic Systems


Commercial Rooftop Solar Training


Commercial Solar Training


Dual-Axis Tracker

Schletter Commercial & Utility-Scale Installation


Regional Solar Field LabInside

Austin, Texas


Solar Field Lab – Indoor Sunshine


Classroom Instruction

Austin, Texas


Classroom Instruction


PV330: Solar PV Project Experience


Using Online Computer Tools


Lunch Time


Equipment: Modules, Inverters, MLPE, Mounting Systems, Tools


Ideal Power: 30kW Bi-Polar Transformer-LessInverter


ImagineSolar Conducts Training for SolarEdge


ImagineSolar Conducts Training for SolarEdge


Complex PV SystemsPV + Inverter + Batteries + Generator


Online eLearning Campus

• Anywhere, anytime, 6 months all-access pass • Live instructor support & online LIVE sessions

• Video lectures, interactive quizzes & problem sets


Online Courses: PV System Design PV System Economics & Technical Sales


Online eLearning CampusYour Course Listing on Home Page


Online Campus: PV250e


PV250e: Solar PV System Economics & Technical Sales

1.0 About NABCEP Certifications2.0 PV Industry & Market Overview3.0 Utility Rate Structures4.0 Incentive Programs for PV Systems5.0 Qualifying the Customer6.0 Site Analysis/Site Assessment7.0 Conceptual Design8.0 PV System Performance Analysis9.0 PV System Costs10.0 Financial Analysis for PV Systems11.0 PV System Financing: Loans, Leases, Power Purchase Agreements12.0 Non-Financial Justification for Adopting Solar PV Technology13.0 PV System Proposals14.0 The Future of Distributed Generation15.0 Final Project

15 Learning Modules


Online Courses: Video Lectures


PV250e: Solar PV System Economics & Technical Sales

83 Videos


Interactive Quizzes and Problem SetsExample below from PV320e


Online LIVE Sessions

● Streaming video with desktop sharing● White board with slide annotation● 2-way interaction with participants


Course Roadmap


Suggested Course Sequence*FIRST, build the foundation with

• Online PV201e: Solar PV System Design & Installation

THEN

• 5-Day Workshop - PV330: Advanced Solar PV Project Experience

OR

• Online PV320e: Advanced Solar PV System Design & NABCEP Exam Prep

OR

• Online PV250e: Solar PV System Economics & Technical Sales

*Discounts for course bundles and group registrations


Solar Photovoltaics (PV) System Design & Project Experience Professional Certificate

180 Credit Hours | 3 Courses:

1. Foundations Online - PV201e: Solar PV System Design & Installation

2. 5-Day Workshop - PV330: Advanced Solar PV Project Experience

3. Online PV320e: Advanced Solar PV System Design & NABCEP Exam Prep

Certificate holders will be prepared to pursue a career in the technical, system design, & project implementation areas of the solar industry

• 6 months all-access pass to the online courses• Live instructor support as you take the courses including Online LIVE sessions• Includes Photovoltaic Systems Textbook• 24-hour access to our e-learning campus allows for flexible schedules• Satisfies all solar training requirements to apply for the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification Exam


Solar Business ProfessionalCertificate

128 Credit Hours | 3 Courses:

1. Foundations Online – PV201e: Solar PV System Design & Installation*

2. Advanced Online - PV250e: Solar PV Economics & Technical Sales

3. Advanced Online - SG101e: Online Smart Grid & Distributed Generation

*Upgrade to the PV Power Package to add the 5-Day Workshop PV330: Advanced Solar PV Project Experience.

Certificate holders will be prepared to pursue a career in the business, finance, sales and marketing areas of the solar industry

• 6 months all-access pass to the online courses• Live instructor support as you take the courses including Online LIVE sessions• Includes Photovoltaic Systems Textbook and PV System Economics Calculator• 24-hour access to our e-learning campus allows for flexible schedules• Satisfies all the solar training requirements to apply for the NABCEP Technical Sales Certification Exam


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