Solar Training - Solar Hot Water Design and Installation

This course is based on standards set by NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners).  The standards, referred to as the Objectives and Task Analysis for Solar Water and Pool Heating Systems Installation Contractor, can be accessed online at: http://www.nabcep.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/solarthermaltaskanalysisapr05.pdf. The 3 day training counts for 24 educational hours and the 5 day training counts for 40 educational hours towards the NABCEP Solar Thermal Installer Certification and is ISPQ (Institute for Sustainable Power Quality) accredited.

Topics Include:
• Collectors
• Different Types of Solar Hot Water Systems, including:
  - Passive Batch Water Heaters
  - Thermosyphon Systems
  - Drainback Systems
  - Closed-loop Anti-Freeze Systems
  - PV Powered Pumped Systems
• Components
• OG 100 and OG 300
• Solar Site Analysis
• Design and Sizing
• Installation How-tos
• Mounting Strategies
• Codes and Safety
• Space Heating
• Radiant Floor Heating
• Pool Heating
• Commercial Systems
• Maintenance
• Lessons Learned
• Tours of Working Systems