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fundamentals today for a greener tomorrow.
LOUISIANA - Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Community College
201 Community College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Contact: Will Seaman, Program Director of the
Economic Development Division
Tele. (225) 216-8436
Email: seamanw@mybrcc.edu ;
justin@gulfsouthsolar.com
MAINE - Bangor
Eastern Maine Community College
354 Hogan Road
Bangor, ME 04401
Contact/Instructor(s): Richard Reardon
e-mail: rreardon@emcc.edu
Tele. (207) 974-4634
www.emcc.edu
MAINE, Fairfield
Augusta Electrical JATC
176 Main St.
Fairfield, ME 049372
Contact/Instructor(s): Christopher Trider,
Training Director
Email: chris@ibew1253.org
Tele. (207) 453-0135
www.ibew1253.org/JATC.htm
Solar Panel Design and Installation Course:
Students taking this course will learn up-to-date
information in regards to solar panel design and
installation; and potential tax rebates offered at the state
and federal level. The course is taught by industry
professionals that bring actual field and business
knowledge to the learning experience. The course
utilizes the Solar Energy International text,
Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual;
information from the Florida Solar Energy Center; and
follows the learning objectives for the NABCEP Entry
Level Certificate Program. Class time is 45 hours which
is broken up into two settings: classroom and hands-on
lab. During lab time, students will do actual installation
of various solar panel systems in a state of the art
training facility. Students who successfully complete all
course hours will be offered the NABCEP Entry Level
Exam as a part of the course. Textbooks are included.
Solar Photovoltaic 40 hr Entry Level
This instructor led 40 hour course is designed to
introduce the elements of a properly designed and
installed solar PV system, to prepare individuals for an
entry level position with a solar PV company, and to
prepare individuals to take the NABCEP Entry Level
Exam. This course will closely follow the NABCEP PV
Entry Level learning objectives to include PV markets &
Applications, Safety Basics, Electrical Basic, Solar
Energy Fundamentals, PV Module Fundamentals,
System Components, PV System Sizing Principles, PV
System Electrical Design, PV System Mechanical
Design, Performance Analysis and Troubleshooting.
Photovoltaic Power Systems – Design, Installation &
Maintenance:
The course consists of 60 contact hours and is a
combination of lecture and classroom plus hands-on
installation of a system installed on a simulated roof in
the training facility then interconnected to a mock
service. Students will actually install the system and tie
it into the service equipment provided for utility
provided power. Grid-tied systems shall be compared to
stand-alone systems with a strong focus on service
interconnection.
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