SOLAR THERMAL
SMALL WIND
PHOTOVOLTAICS
GREEN BUILDING
PRIMER
photovoltaic course descriptions PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics Course Description: This one-day course uses a combination of lecture and classroom activities to teach the basics of solar electric systems. Participants will learn how photovoltaic (PV) systems work, diagram the four PV system types, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of system types, define the solar window, make energy efficiency recommendations, estimate system loads, and understand the basics of PV site assessment. Prerequisites: None Continuing Education Units: 8.0 CECs for NABCEP PV Installer Certification 6.5 LUs for AIA – HSW/SD 8.0 CHs for WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifiers 7.5 CHs for WI Commercial Electrical Inspectors 7.5 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Electricians 7.5 CHs for WI UDC-Electrical Inspectors Price: Member: $90 Non-Member: $110
PV 201 Residential PV Site Assessor
PVO 101 Basic Photovoltaics Online
PVO 201 Residential PV Site Assessor Online
Course Description: This six-week online course uses a series of online presentations, webinars, topic resources, assignments, and quizzes to teach the basics of solar electric systems. Participants will learn how photovoltaic (PV) systems work, diagram the four PV system types, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of system types, define the solar window, make energy efficiency recommendations, estimate system loads, and understand the basics of PV site assessment.
Course Description: This six-week online course uses a series of online presentations, webinars, topic resources, assignments, and quizzes to teach how to perform a PV site assessment for a residential property. The course will cover site assessment tools, load analysis, efficiency recommendations, array placement options, basic system sizing, cost estimates, and evaluating existing infrastructure. Participants will access online tools for solar resource analysis, PV system performance calculators, and incentives.
Prerequisites: None
To receive the MREA PV Site Assessor Certificate, participants will need to complete this course, two practice site assessments, pass the written test, and pay a $50 exam fee.
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Continuing Education Units: 8.0 CECs for NABCEP PV Installer Certification 6.5 LUs for AIA – HSW/SD 8.0 CHs for WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifiers 7.5 CHs for WI Commercial Electrical Inspectors 7.5 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Electricians 7.5 CHs for WI UDC-Electrical Inspectors Price: Member: $90
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Non-Member: $110
Course Description: Participants in this one-day course will learn how to perform a PV site assessment for a residential property. The course will cover site assessment tools, load analysis, efficiency recommendations, array placement options, basic system sizing, cost estimates, and evaluating existing infrastructure. Participants will access online tools for solar resource analysis, PV system performance calculators, and incentives. To receive the MREA PV Site Assessor Certificate, participants will need to complete this course, two practice site assessments, pass the written test, and pay a $50 exam fee. Prerequisites: PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics and basic computer skills Continuing Education Units: 8.0 CECs for NABCEP PV Installer Certification 8.0 CHs for WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifiers Price: Member: $250 Non-Member: $270
Prerequisites: PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics and basic computer skills Continuing Education Units: 8.0 CECs for NABCEP PV Installer Certification 8.0 CHs for WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifiers Price: Member: $250 Non-Member: $270