Monday, September 21st through Thursday September 24th 8am – 6pm, then Friday September 25th 8am to Noon, followed by the optional NABCEP Exam Friday afternoon 1pm – 3pm

Cost: $1295.00 per person

Conclusion of workshop will coincide with the kickoff of the 10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair which will run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Fredericksburg, and is sponsored by The Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES), and the Texas Renewable Energy Industry Association (TREIA).  Click here for more information on the 10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair.

Workshop attendees will be given 3-day passes to attend the Roundup!!

IMAGINESOLAR’S booth at the Roundup is D1..  We’ll be there all weekend!

This is an intensive 40-hour hands-on workshop on photovoltaic system design & installation. This workshop is available to all.

Training will take place at the community room of Central Texas Electric Coop at the following address:

386 Friendship Lane
Fredericksburg, TX 78624-0553

Fees paid for the room rental we go to fund their “Operation Roundup” program.  Funds in the program goes to “Health and rescue organizations, food banks, educational projects, child care programs and individuals with special needs”  Click here for more information:

Attendees who complete our workshop will be eligible to take the NABCEP Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge exam. ImagineSolar will proctor the 2-hour exam at the end of the workshop. This exam is optional – there is a fee of $95 (check or credit card) to take the exam. Bring your calculator. For more information, please see www.nabcep.org

We will cover the task analysis as defined by NABCEP – the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (www.nabcep.org). Training modules include the following:

*The Photovoltaic Industry and the Qualified Solar Pro
*Basics of Electricity
*The Solar Resource
*Site Assessments
*Tools for the Solar Professional
*System Components and Configurations
*Cells, Modules, and Arrays: Specifications, Technologies, Vendor Comparisons
*Batteries and Charge Controllers
*Inverters: Types and Specifications
*System Sizing and Design
*Mechanical Integration
*Electrical Integration: National Electric Code, Voltage Drop
*Utility Interconnection
*System Installation and Commissioning
*Performance and Troubleshooting

Class will conduct hands-on exercises as well as a grid-tied installation outside. Hats, sun block, and appropriate clothing for the weather are recommended.

Prerequisites: None – this workshop is open to all.

Price: $1295.00

Price includes the following: Textbook titled “Photovoltaic Systems” from American Technical Publishers, Copyright 2007 by National Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee for the Electrical Industry (NJATC), workbook, CD-ROM of solar resource material, and lunches.

The CD-ROM features interactive resources for independent study and to enhance learning, including Quick Quizzes®, an Illustrated Glossary, Media Clips, several solar resources, and Reference Material. The Quick Quizzes® provide an interactive review of key topics covered in each chapter. The Illustrated Glossary is a helpful reference to textbook definitions, with select terms linked to illustrations and media clips that augment the definition provided.

The solar resources are electronic resources for evaluating potential installation sites and for sizing PV systems, and include the following:

• Solar Radiation Data Sets, which include the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s complete solar radiation data for 239 sites around the United States in easily printable PDF format.
• Sun Path Charts, which are printable PDF charts of solar positions for selected latitudes. The related sun path chart spreadsheet can calculate additional charts as needed.
• Forms and Worksheets, including a sample site survey form and a set of sizing worksheets, all in PDF format. The sizing worksheets are also included in a spreadsheet file that automatically performs sizing calculations.
• Solar Time Calculator, which facilitates the conversion between standard time and solar time that is required for some solar analysis

Registration:

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