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PV201e explains the specifications and operations of solar PV system technologies including both grid-tie and battery-based PV systems. It covers many of the concepts, design principles and formulas that you need to know for the NABCEP certification exams. The course has more than 40 formulas, 57 videos, and 220 exam questions.
- $695
- 12 Months of Self-Paced Access
- Includes the Photovoltaic Systems textbook by Jim Dunlop
- Course completion time: 40 hours of study
- Eligibility to purchase and take the NABCEP Associate Program Exam
This course is for individuals who want to gain expertise in designing and installing PV systems and to achieve NABCEP Certifications. You develop problem-solving expertise applicable to the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification Exam as well as the NABCEP PV Specialists Certification Exams. This course includes the 2017 NEC as well as the textbook "Photovoltaic Systems and the National Electric Code."
- $695
- 60 training hours
- 12 months of self-paced access
- Satisfies the solar training requirements for the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification and the NABCEP PV Specialists Certifications
The economics of solar are changing swiftly. This course looks into the business side of solar where shifts in financing, leasing, utility rates, and equipment prices are aiding the market in rapid expansion.
- $695
- 60 training hours
- 12 months of self-paced access
- Satisfies the solar training requirements for the NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification
Courses That Include Hands-On Solar Training
This workshop uses a blended-learning approach that combines onsite hands-on training with online live lectures both before and after the hands-on day in our solar lab in Austin Texas. Our instructors have years of experience as solar industry professionals and have all achieved NABCEP recognition.
- $995
- 18 Advanced Training Hours
- Technologies: microinverter battery-based systems, string inverters, dc optimizers, multiple mounting systems for residential and commercial installs
- Site Assessments
- Inspections per the National Electrical Code
- Personal protective equipment provided: KN95 masks, hand sanitizer, eye protection, and gloves
Call to discuss setting up a custom solar workshop for your team. In Austin Texas, we conduct workshops in a professional electrical training center with classrooms and our solar lab.
- We have provided workshops customized for the needs of our customers from training new hires to training experienced solar professionals on new technologies.
- Pricing is negotiable
- Hands-on experience with the latest solar technologies
- Contact us at 512-443-5725
The Advance PV Power Package combines 3 courses to provide a full blended experience - onsite, online, and Online LIVE support from ImagineSolar staff. The Advanced PV Power Package earns you eligibility for taking the NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate exam.
Bundled Price at $1490
- Online: Principles of Solar PV System Design & Installation
- Advanced Solar Workshop
- Solar Technical Sales: Online Short Course ($100 additional value included free!)
Custom Training/Consulting
ImagineSolar works with our customers to develop custom training solutions such as:
- Custom Workshops
- Custom Online and Hybrid Training
- Technical training on specific customer products
- Training for new hires about solar industry technologies and markets
- Training for installation crews in our hands-on lab
- Training for engineers on PV system design
- Training for sales staff on solar value propositions and the sales process
Our custom training can be delivered at the ImagineSolar training center and lab or the customer's location or online with live streaming.
- Solar PV Project Inspections
- Solar PV Design and Design Review
- Solar PV Project Justification & Proposal Review
- Troubleshooting & Repair
- Retro-Commissioning of Existing Systems
- IBTS: conducted > 1000 securitization QA reviews for PV projects throughout the U.S.
- U.S. Department of Labor: led proposal team that won $4.8MM grant for solar and smart grid training. Implemented training throughout a 5-state area
- Austin Energy: conducted performance analysis, troubleshooting and repair on their solar PV projects as their solar maintenance contractor
- CH2M Hill: conducted site evaluations, strategic marketing programs, and consulting projects for the U.S. Dept. of Energy Solar America Cities program
- SunEdison: consulted on a 300MW proposal for PV power plant development
- Clean Power Research: member of consulting team to determine the quantitative value of distributed solar energy for Austin Energy
- Provided early-stage strategy for several startups including Atonometrics, Prime Energy, and HelioVolt
- KOOP Radio, Austin, TX: solar contractor for their commercial PV system
- EEA Consulting Engineers: reviewed proposals and conducted inspections for two commercial PV systems