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PV202.OL: Advanced PV Online
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 This course provides 60 cumulative hours of training, that may be used towards NABCEP certification purposes
Apply the National Electric Code (NEC) to solar-electric systems and specify design criteria for residential Grid-Direct and Battery-Based systems.
This course expands upon PV100 and PV102. It focuses on the National Electric Code (NEC), including grid interface calculations, grounding considerations and wire sizing. Participants evaluate system performance under various operating conditions. Additional information on batteries, charge controllers, and hybrid systems is included.
Time Requirements: It will generally take between 10 - 20 hours per week to complete the course. However this is an average/estimate and will vary based on user's computer/internet connection and previous experience/understanding of the subject matter.
After successful completion, students should be able to:
- Evaluate grid-tied system production
- Perform NEC service panel bus bar calculations
- Calculate and diagram appropriate series fusing
- Determine NEC required workspace clearances
- Size appropriate disconnects and overcurrent protection
- Calculate spacing between modules to eliminate inter-row shading
- Perform uplift force and lag bolt strength calculations
- Identify all required NEC labeling for solar-electric systems
- Size grounding wires and grounding electrode conductors to NEC standards
- Draw a three-line diagram of a residential grid-tied system and a residential battery-based system
- Identify the sizing considerations for stand-alone systems
- Perform sizing calculations for a battery-based system
- Calculate maximum charge rates for batteries
Course materials include a copy of the National Electric Code book.
The Consortium for Education in Renewable Energy Technologies (CERET) offers certificates in Renewable Energy to provide students with the theoretical knowledge necessary to begin a career in energy management and renewable energy technology. Certificates are granted through Madison Area Technical College (MATC). SEI's online courses qualify for college credits through MATC and towards a Renewable Energy Certificate. Click here for more information on CERET's Renewable Energy Certificates."
Topics Include
- Basic PV System Review
- PV/Generator Hybrid Systems
- Grid-Tie PV (with and without battery backup)
- Sizing Examples
- In-depth Look at Component Selection
- National Electrical Code
- Mounting and Trackers
- Evaluating PV System Performance
- In-depth Wire Sizing for NEC Compliance
- Safety, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Sessions
* Note: If you have already purchased an NEC code book from SEI, please let us know at the time of registering, and we will deduct $60 from the cost of your tuition.
Related Reading
Photovoltaics: Design & Installation Manual
by SEI
2008 National Electric Code by the National Fire Protection Agency
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Quotes from Past Participants
The most valuable PV training course I have experienced. Organized, personal, and extremely informative.
-- April 2007 Advanced PV Online participant
It exceeded my expectations. I was worried that there would be overlap between the PV Design course and the Advanced PV Design course, but that was not the case. It really takes you to the next level. It also incorporated NABCEP study materials seamlessly.
-- April 2007 Advanced PV Online participant
Workshops begin at 9 am unless otherwise noted. Please show up
at 8:30 am the first day.
PO Box 715 • 76 S. 2nd St. • Carbondale, CO 81623 • 970-963-8855 • fax: 970-963-8866 •
sei@solarenergy.org
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