ImagineSolar, your solar intelligence company, is engaged in catalyzing the rapid growth of the clean/smart/renewable energy industries through PV system projects, workforce training programs, advocacy, and consulting. ImagineSolar clients include commercial accounts, contractors, project developers, new ventures, utilities, investors, government agencies and non-profits.

Solar Training Programs

ImagineSolar is one of the leading solar training organizations in the United States with a state-of-the-art solar PV training laboratory.  Our customers gain skills and business savvy in solar PV system design and installation, energy efficiency, and smart grid technologies. They come from all walks of life and have included engineers, electricians, entrepreneurs, and everyone else who wants a career in the solar and cleantech industries.  They come from throughout the United States as well as international locations.

ImagineSolar is the training organization shown in the following video:

Consulting Services

• Market Transformation Strategies and Programs
• Solar Project Justification, Design, and Development
• Engineering Support (design, CAD, approvals)
• Solar Marketing and Customer Strategies
• National Electric Code Compliance
• Solar Project Site Assessment
• Delivery of NABCEP Exams and Workshops (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners)
  • Further services include:
    • New Venture Due Diligence and Market Assessment
    • Government Relations & Policy Formation
    • Implementation of Carbon Reduction Strategies and Processes

Why training customers choose ImagineSolar:

• All ImagineSolar instructors have NABCEP recognition – three are fully NABCEP Certified PV Installers (check the list here www.nabcep.org). ImagineSolar is approved by NABCEP to proctor the NABCEP Entry Level Exam. Our pass rate has consistantly been 75 to 85%.
• We employ 1 of the 16 solar PV ISPQ Certified Master Trainers (ACC Affiliated) in the United States and the only one in Texas.
• We practice what we preach: we are certified PV system designers for the Austin Energy and the Oncor programs.
• We conduct our workshops in a state-of-the-art training facility complete with an extensive solar field lab and Internet access. We provide the best textbooks and training materials available.
• We use a multi-instructor approach with a focus on individual hands-on training.
• ImagineSolar has decades of combined experience with contacts throughout the industry and has assisted our customers with job placement. Our customers are working in the solar industry and have passed the professional level NABCEP exam in addition to the entry-level.

Prerequisite: Before participating in our week-long PV201 workshop, participants are required to complete our online PRE-WORK Module. Our PRE-WORK Module allows time to cover more information in our on-site workshop. You will receive access information to our online material after registration. Also, we will send you the textbook in advance.

PV201: PV System Design & Installation Classes and Workshops (NABCEP); **Full tuition scholarships available for Austin area. See CNEST page above.

Workshops	Dates	Location	Price	Duration	Status
PV201: PV System Design and Installation	June 21st-25th	Austin, TX	$1,295	40 hours	[FULL]
June COMBO*	June 20th-25th	Austin, TX	$1,394	44 hours	[FULL]
PV201: PV System Design and Installation 5-DAY Workshop	August 2nd-6th	Austin, TX	$1,295**	40 hours	[FULL]
PV201: PV System Design & Installation 5-DAY Workshop	August 23rd-27th	Austin, TX	$1,295**	40 hours	[FULL]
August COMBO* 5.5 DAY Workshop	August 22nd-27th	Austin, TX	$1,394	44 hours	[FULL]
PV201: PV System Design and Installation 5-WEEK Class	August 30th-September 27th, M&W nights 5pm-9pm plus Sat Sept 11th 8am-5pm	Austin, TX	$1,295**	40 hours
PV201: PV System Design and Installation 5-DAY Workshop	September 20th-24th	Austin, TX	$1,295**	40 hours
September COMBO* 5-DAY Workshop	September 19th-24th	Austin, TX	$1,394	44 hours

* COMBO specials are a $100 discount for those who choose to take our PV Sales & Marketing and our PV201 40hr PV System Design and Installation Workshop together in the same month.

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