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Upcoming Solar PV Installation Training at the Regional Apprenticeship Training Center
1200 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Upcoming 2024 Solar PV Installation Trainings!
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Solar PV Installation Cohort #1Solar PV Installation Cohort #2
A credential program intended for people who currently working in the industry or seeking employment in the renewable energy industry. No experience or prerequisites required
Solar PV Installation Coursework
Working with Electricity (G 108 | 8 hours)
This eight-hour course provides participants with fundamental terms and concepts to better understand how electrical circuits work, and
how to stay safe when working with or near electricity. Also includes hands-on labs to reinforce and solidify the learning objectives of the course.
Basic Photovoltaics (PV 101 | 8 hours)
This 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.
PV Site Assessment (PV 201 | 8 hours)
This course uses classroom discussion, exercises, and activities to demonstrate how to perform a PV site assessment for a home or small business. Students are provided with the MREA PV Site Assessment Report Template and the MREA’s PV Cost Modeling tool. Topics covered in this course include load profiles and consumption history, energy efficiency and fuel switching opportunities, site-specific shade analysis,
array and balance of system location recommendation parameters, and client financing options. Participants will learn how to access and use online tools for assessing the solar resource, perform site-specific PV system sizing, determine energy production of a recommended PV.
PV System Design (PV 202 | 16 hours)
This course uses a series of presentations, exercises, calculators, and tools to teach the basic step-by-step process of designing a utility-interactive residential (or small commercial) PV system. Participants will use site assessments, manufacturer specification sheets, and case studies to learn about selecting appropriate equipment, sizing a PV system, planning the physical layout, and calculating electrical
values of voltage, current, power, and energy.
PV Labs Design & Scenarios (PV 304 | 8 hours)
This 8-hour course is designed to demonstrate PV system design principles through construction of two portable lab systems. Participants will work from line diagrams and component specification sheets to build a grid-interconnected PV system and a battery-based PV system. After assembly, students will verify proper mechanical and electrical connections and commission each system. In addition, students will work in
small teams to develop PV system designs that meet site analysis, system sizing, and configuration requirements given in several design scenarios.
NABCEP Exam Prep Course (PV 220 | 4 hours)
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Coming Soon in 2024!HVAC Training
Building Principal Science (BPI) training
Fundamentals of Construction
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Technician
1200 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Upcoming 2024 Solar PV Installation Trainings!
PLEASE REGISTER HERE!|
Solar PV Installation Cohort #1Solar PV Installation Cohort #2
- February 19th-29th, 2024 | 9am-5pm
- Testing Date: February 29th, 2024 | 9am – 12:30pm
(60-hour Full Course w/NABCEP PV Certification Test)
- March 4th – 14th, 2024 | 9am-5pm
- Testing Date: March 14th, 2024 | 9am-12:30pm
- (60-hour Full Course w/NABCEP PV Certification Test)
- April 8th-18th, 2024 | 9am-5pm
- Testing Date: April 18th, 2024 | 9am – 12:30pm
(60-hour Full Course w/NABCEP PV Certification Test)
A credential program intended for people who currently working in the industry or seeking employment in the renewable energy industry. No experience or prerequisites required
Solar PV Installation Coursework
Working with Electricity (G 108 | 8 hours)
This eight-hour course provides participants with fundamental terms and concepts to better understand how electrical circuits work, and
how to stay safe when working with or near electricity. Also includes hands-on labs to reinforce and solidify the learning objectives of the course.
Basic Photovoltaics (PV 101 | 8 hours)
This 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.
PV Site Assessment (PV 201 | 8 hours)
This course uses classroom discussion, exercises, and activities to demonstrate how to perform a PV site assessment for a home or small business. Students are provided with the MREA PV Site Assessment Report Template and the MREA’s PV Cost Modeling tool. Topics covered in this course include load profiles and consumption history, energy efficiency and fuel switching opportunities, site-specific shade analysis,
array and balance of system location recommendation parameters, and client financing options. Participants will learn how to access and use online tools for assessing the solar resource, perform site-specific PV system sizing, determine energy production of a recommended PV.
PV System Design (PV 202 | 16 hours)
This course uses a series of presentations, exercises, calculators, and tools to teach the basic step-by-step process of designing a utility-interactive residential (or small commercial) PV system. Participants will use site assessments, manufacturer specification sheets, and case studies to learn about selecting appropriate equipment, sizing a PV system, planning the physical layout, and calculating electrical
values of voltage, current, power, and energy.
PV Labs Design & Scenarios (PV 304 | 8 hours)
This 8-hour course is designed to demonstrate PV system design principles through construction of two portable lab systems. Participants will work from line diagrams and component specification sheets to build a grid-interconnected PV system and a battery-based PV system. After assembly, students will verify proper mechanical and electrical connections and commission each system. In addition, students will work in
small teams to develop PV system designs that meet site analysis, system sizing, and configuration requirements given in several design scenarios.
NABCEP Exam Prep Course (PV 220 | 4 hours)
PLEASE REGISTER HERE!|
Coming Soon in 2024!HVAC Training
Building Principal Science (BPI) training
Fundamentals of Construction
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Technician