SUS6026 - Renewable Energy Certificate
Course Description
Join the Photovoltaic Associate Program designed for renewable energy career pathways, including the opportunity to take the NABCEP PV Associate Exam at no cost to earn an in-demand industry credential. Students gain basic knowledge of the fundamental principles of the application, design, installation and operation of grid-tied and stand-alone PV Systems. Requirement: must complete both PV Associate and Battery-based Photovoltaic Design to be eligible for the certification exam.Course Outline
Learn the principles of small business, residential and commercial PV installation and battery-based design. This training prepares participants to take the Entry Level North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Associate exam. Participants will complete Intro to Renewable Energy prereq module, Entry Level PV Design & Installation and Battery-based Photovoltaic Design courses to earn a Renewable Energy Certificate and be eligible for the certification exam.Learner Outcomes
1.1 Describe global PV and storage growth trends
1.2 Communicate solar industry employment trends and career options
2.1 Define basic difference between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC)
2.2 Identify and describe basic functions of different components of PV systems
2.3 Introduce the features and applications of the following PV system configurations (PV direct, stand-alone, grid-direct, multimode)
2.4 Diagram systems to understand component interaction and power flow
3.1 Define the two types of electrical current (AC and DC) and explain their differences.
3.2 Explain the relationship between: volts, amps, amp-hours, watts, watt-hours, and kilowatt-hours
3.3 Perform power and energy calculations
3.4 Describe typical electrical service voltages and equipment
4.1 Examine power, energy, and demand / production curves
4.2 Define utility bill terminology
4.3 Describe PV metering options
4.4 Compare incentive mechanisms for renewable energy installations
5.1 Describe the differences among various PV cell technologies
5.2 Identify key components of a PV module
5.3 Locate important points on the I-V curve
5.4 Apply different temperatures and irradiance measurements to voltage and current values
5.5 Choose important criteria from module specification sheets
5.6 Explain the purpose and basic functioning of bypass diodes
Additional outcomes outlined in course syllabus.