PVS12501 - Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: an introductory analysis of photovoltaic applications & systems.

TOPICS COVERED:
Photovoltaics •
PV Applications •
PV Industry •
Solar Energy Technologies

Course Duration: 1hour
Course Delivery Method: Online Via Video Conferencing.
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PVS12502 - Photovoltaic Components and Configurations

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyze the NEC requirements for specifying the proper components for configuring a photovoltaic system.

TOPICS COVERED:
Components • Article 315
Electricity Sources •
System Configurations Article 690

Course Duration: 1hour
Course Delivery Method: Online Via Video Conferencing.
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PVS12503 - PV Cells, Modules, Panels & Arrays

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyze the NEC approved methods for the installation of pv cells & modules utilized in photovoltaic systems.

TOPICS COVERED:
Photovoltaic Cells •
Current-Voltage (I-V) Curve •
Device Response •
Modules and Arrays - Article 690

Course Duration: 1hour
Course Delivery Method: Online Via Video Conferencing.
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PVS12504 - Photovoltaics & Mechanical Integration

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyze the NEC requirements for the mechanical integration of solar photovoltaics components & systems

TOPICS COVERED:
Mechanical Considerations •
Array Mountin

Course Duration: 1hour
Course Delivery Method: Online Via Video Conferencing.
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PVS12505 – Photovoltaics Power Converters & Inverters

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyze the NEC approved methods for the installation of converters & inverters utilized in photovoltaic systems.

TOPICS COVERED:
AC Power 
Inverters 
Power Conditioning Units 
Inverter Features
Inverter Specifications
Converters - Article 712
Course Duration: 1hour
Course Delivery Method: Online Via Video Conferencing.
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PVS12506 - Photovoltaic Electrical Integration

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyze the NEC requirements for the electrical integration of photovoltaic systems.

TOPICS COVERED:
Electrical Integration •
Conductors and Wiring Methods •
Overcurrent Protection •
Disconnects •
Grounding • Article 690 Part 5
Battery Systems Article 692
Course Duration: 1hour
Course Delivery Method: Online Via Video Conferencing.
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PVS12507 - Utility Interconnection of PV Systems

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyze the NEC requirements necessary for the protection transformers & related equipment.

TOPICS COVERED:
Interactive Distributed Generation •
Utility Interconnection Policies
Investor Owned Utility Interconnection
Municipal Gov’t Utility Interconnection
Rural Electric Cooperative Interconnection
Article 690.2

Course Duration: 1hour
Course Delivery Method: Online Via Video Conferencing.
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PVS12508 – Batteries & Storage Cells for PV Systems

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyze the NEC requirements for the installation of battery & storage systems utilized in photovoltaic systems.

TOPICS COVERED:
Battery Principles •
Battery Types •
Battery Systems -
Article 706

Course Duration: 1hour
Course Delivery Method: Online Via Video Conferencing.
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PVS12509 - Charge Controllers

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyze how NEC requirements impact solar photovoltaic system sizing.

TOPICS COVERED:
Sizing Methodologies
Sizing Calculations
Article 690.8

Course Duration: 1hour
Course Delivery Method: Online Via Video Conferencing.
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PVS12510 - Solar Resource Calculations for Photovoltaic Systems

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyze the impact of available solar resources on photovoltaic system designs.

TOPICS COVERED:
Solar Radiation •
Sun–Earth Relationships•
Array Orientation •
Solar Radiation Data Sets
Article 690.1

Course Duration: 1hour
Course Delivery Method: Online Via Video Conferencing.
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PVS12511 - Site Surveys and Preplanning for PV Systems

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyze the impact of NEC requirements on the siting and planning a photovoltaic system. .

TOPICS COVERED:
Preliminary Assessment •
Site Surveys •
Preparing Proposals •
Installation Planning
Service Entrance Upgrade Requirements
Article 230

Course Duration: 1hour
Course Delivery Method: Online Via Video Conferencing.
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PVS12512 - Photovoltaic System Permits & Inspections

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyze the typical permitting & NEC compliant inspection of photovoltaic systems.

TOPICS COVERED:

Building Codes
AHJ Regulations •
Permitting •
Inspection
Article 690

Course Duration: 1hour
Course Delivery Method: Online Via Video Conferencing.
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PVS12513 - Photovoltaic System Sizing

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyze how NEC requirements impact solar photovoltaic system sizing.

TOPICS COVERED:
Sizing Methodologies
Sizing Calculations
Article 690.8

Course Duration: 1hour
Course Delivery Method: Online Via Video Conferencing.
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PVS12514 - Economic Analysis of Photovoltaic Systems

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyze the impact the NEC has on the economic analysis of photovoltaic systems.

TOPICS COVERED:
Incentives •
Cost Analysis
Incentives
Article 690

Course Duration: 1hour
Course Delivery Method: Online Via Video Conferencing.
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PVS12515 - Photovoltaic System Commissioning, O&M

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyze the NEC requirements for photovoltaic system commissioning & maintenance

TOPICS COVERED:
Commissioning •
Maintenance •
Monitoring •
Troubleshooting
Article 691

Course Duration: 1hour
Course Delivery Method: Online Via Video Conferencing.
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