Solar Photovoltaics (PV) Workshops
Photovoltaics are best known as a method for generating electric power by using solar cells to convert energy from the sun into electricity. The photovoltaic effect refers to photons of light knocking electrons into a higher state of energy to create electricity.
PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics (Check Schedule)
Course Description
This 8-hour course uses a combination of lecture and classroom activities to teach the basics of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Participants will learn how PV systems work, diagram the four PV system types, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of each system type, define the solar window, make energy efficiency recommendations, estimate system loads, and understand the basics of PV site assessment.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- define photovoltaics
- explain how photovoltaic systems work
- diagram the four PV system types
- describe and identify components of a photovoltaic system
- identify the best application and limitations of each system type
- define the solar window
- use Ohms Law
- read an electric utility bill
- estimate electrical loads
- make energy efficiency recommendations
- identify PV mounting types
- explain the basics of a PV site assessment
- calculate system costs
- describe financial incentives for PV
PV 201 PV Site Assessor Training (Check Schedule)
Course Description
Participants in this 8-hour course will learn how to perform a PV site assessment for a home or business. The course will cover site assessment tools, system sizing, system recommendation, energy efficiency recommendation, load analysis, array placement options, solar resource analysis, cost estimates, site assessment report, web based performance calculators, and installer and equipment recommendation.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Use site assessment tools
- Size a PV system
- Recommend a PV system type to meet a home or business owner’s needs
- Identify and recommend steps for energy efficiency
- Perform a load analysis
- Identify and recommend array placement options
- Quantify the solar resource
- Provide a general cost estimate
- Write a PV assessment report
- Use web based performance calculators
- Provide installer and equipment vendor information
Photovoltaics are best known as a method for generating electric power by using solar cells to convert energy from the sun into electricity. The photovoltaic effect refers to photons of light knocking electrons into a higher state of energy to create electricity.
PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics (Check Schedule)
Course Description
This 8-hour course uses a combination of lecture and classroom activities to teach the basics of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Participants will learn how PV systems work, diagram the four PV system types, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of each system type, define the solar window, make energy efficiency recommendations, estimate system loads, and understand the basics of PV site assessment.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- define photovoltaics
- explain how photovoltaic systems work
- diagram the four PV system types
- describe and identify components of a photovoltaic system
- identify the best application and limitations of each system type
- define the solar window
- use Ohms Law
- read an electric utility bill
- estimate electrical loads
- make energy efficiency recommendations
- identify PV mounting types
- explain the basics of a PV site assessment
- calculate system costs
- describe financial incentives for PV
PV 201 PV Site Assessor Training (Check Schedule)
Course Description
Participants in this 8-hour course will learn how to perform a PV site assessment for a home or business. The course will cover site assessment tools, system sizing, system recommendation, energy efficiency recommendation, load analysis, array placement options, solar resource analysis, cost estimates, site assessment report, web based performance calculators, and installer and equipment recommendation.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Use site assessment tools
- Size a PV system
- Recommend a PV system type to meet a home or business owner’s needs
- Identify and recommend steps for energy efficiency
- Perform a load analysis
- Identify and recommend array placement options
- Quantify the solar resource
- Provide a general cost estimate
- Write a PV assessment report
- Use web based performance calculators
- Provide installer and equipment vendor information
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