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Photovoltaic (NABCEP) Entry Level Prep Course
This intensive 6 day, 3 1/2 hour per day course is designed to prepare individuals with a basic level of electrical knowledge and general understanding of Photovoltaics for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Entry Level Exam. The class will cover the Learning Objectives as provided by NABCEP during the first five days and will conclude with a review session and the Entry Level examination on the sixth day. The Entry Level exam will be granted to those who successfully participate in the course. Due to the amount of information to be covered, classes will be limited in size. Class information will be compact and fast paced. Students will be assigned material from the supplied textbook to review prior to the start of each class. Topics covered are intended to familiarize participants with fundamental Photovoltaic terminology and concepts. The class time will be used to review the assigned material and introduce additional material.
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 20, 22, 27, 29 & August 3 (EXAM: August 5)
Time: 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM EST
Location: IEC Chesapeake Training Center in Odenton, MD
This 2-hour seminar will present the most common Racking and Mounting systems used for PV arrays. The instructor will include hands-on demonstrations, along with a PowerPoint slide show to convey the information. The class will discuss structural issues and creative solutions to difficult array locations.
Course will cover:
Flush mount solar arrays on sloped roofs
Tilt-up mounts on flat and sloped roofs
Ballasted systems for flat roofs
Ground-mount racking systems
Fixed ground-mount pole systems
Tracking ground-mount pole systems
Thin film membrane roof systems
Price: $75 per person
Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: IEC Chesapeake
Odenton Training Center
1424 Odenton Road
Odenton, MD 21113
Solar Hot Water Systems: The Fundamentals of System Design
This is a basic introduction to Solar Hot Water (SHW) systems for those contractors considering adding SHW to their product offering. Experienced SHW contractors are also welcome and will most likely find this seminar to be of value.
Course will cover:
What SHW is and how it works
The different system configurations and the pros and cons of each
The different components of SHW systems and their function
How to conduct a solar site analysis
The real value of SHW and why it's a "no-brainer"
Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: IEC Chesapeake - Odenton Training Center
1424 Odenton Road
Odenton, MD 21113
Solar (PV) Design and Installation (Part 1 of a 2-part training set)
This seminar is the first of a 2-part series designed to teach students about the design process of a common grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) power system. The scope of this class covers the responsibilities of the sales person, including site measurements and preparing the system design and materials list to be handed over to the installation technician.
Part 1 will cover:
Understanding the nature of PV and how it works
Identifying the optimal location for solar arrays, inverters and wire runs
Estimating sizing requirements for major components (sales process)
Selecting major components and balance of system equipment required for installation
Date: Tuesday, December 7
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: IEC Chesapeake - Odenton Training Center
1424 Odenton Road
Odenton, MD 21113
Designed for flush roof, mounting applications, CLICKSYS offers superior aesthetics with great value and is easily installed on most roofing types, including barrel and Spanish tiles. Join us for this exclusive free live web seminar to learn everything about the revolutionary CLICKSYS PV mounting system including how to layout your own racking. Date: Every Friday Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT More Information
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This intensive 6 day, 3 1/2 hour per day course is designed to prepare individuals with a basic level of electrical knowledge and general understanding of Photovoltaics for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Entry Level Exam. The class will cover the Learning Objectives as provided by NABCEP during the first five days and will conclude with a review session and the Entry Level examination on the sixth day. The Entry Level exam will be granted to those who successfully participate in the course. Due to the amount of information to be covered, classes will be limited in size. Class information will be compact and fast paced. Students will be assigned material from the supplied textbook to review prior to the start of each class. Topics covered are intended to familiarize participants with fundamental Photovoltaic terminology and concepts. The class time will be used to review the assigned material and introduce additional material.
This 2-hour seminar will present the most common Racking and Mounting systems used for PV arrays. The instructor will include hands-on demonstrations, along with a PowerPoint slide show to convey the information. The class will discuss structural issues and creative solutions to difficult array locations.
This is a basic introduction to Solar Hot Water (SHW) systems for those contractors considering adding SHW to their product offering. Experienced SHW contractors are also welcome and will most likely find this seminar to be of value. 
Designed for flush roof, mounting applications, CLICKSYS offers superior aesthetics with great value and is easily installed on most roofing types, including barrel and Spanish tiles. Join us for this exclusive free live web seminar to learn everything about the revolutionary CLICKSYS PV mounting system including how to layout your own racking.
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