PVO 101.02 Basic Photovoltaics Online Training
This course is an online course and will require p...
This course is an online course and will require participants to attend an online webinar for each week of the course.
Course Instructor
Eric Krszjzaniek and Chris Talbot-Heindl, MREA
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define photovoltaics
- Explain how photovoltaic systems work
- Diagram the four system types
- Describe and identify components of a photovoltaic system
- Identify the best application and limitations of each system type
- Define the solar window
- Use Ohm's Law
- Read an electric utility bill
- Estimate electrical loads
- Make energy efficiency recommendations
- Identify PV mounting types
- Explain the basics of a PV site assessment
- Calculate system costs
- Describe financial incentives for PV
Prerequisites
- None
Continuing Education Units
- 8.0 continuing education credits for NABCEP PV Installer Certification
- 6.5 learning units for American Institute of Architects (AIA) - HSW/SD
- 8.0 credit hours for WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification
- 7.5 credit hours for WI Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification
- 7.5 credit hours for WI Journeyman and Master Electrician Certification
- 7.5 credit hours for WI UDC - Electrical Inspector Certification
Required Materials
- A computer
- A phone
- Basic computer skills
- Computer browser such as Firefox or Safari (not Internet Explorer) with pop-ups enabled for the course
- Adobe reader
- Calculator
Suggested Materials
- Text: Power from the Sun
About the Online Format
For each module of this course, you will be expected ot work through the materials at your own pace within the time allotted for each module. You will:
- Watch the presentation
- Read the topic resources
- Complete the assignment
- Take the module survey or quiz
- Attend a live webinar where you can get reviews and extra help from the instructor
At the end of the course, you will be expected to take the exit survey and quiz for this course. Successful completion of the course will entail that all modules have been completed, and that you have received an 80% or greater average score on assignments and quizzes.
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