Renewable Energy: Solar PV and Thermal Solar

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
16 Aug 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register
20 Sept 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register

Renewable Energy: Solar PV and Thermal Solar

Introduction

This course is a comprehensive and highly advanced 40 hour PV solar electrical power training course which takes important subject matter learned and expands the participants’ solar educational experience by linking every task to the National Electric Code NEC, International Building Codes – the most comprehensive codes in the world.

This Advanced Solar PV Training Course is the most comprehensive hands-on advanced solar training course on the market. Students will learn by building and developing solar electrical producing systems based on real-world plans and specifications. This class is perfectly suited for preparing persons for the Certified PV Installation Professional exam.

This course is essential to further develop those who work (or plan to) in the solar PV industry as solar and electrical contractors, inspectors, design and consulting engineers, or anyone who truly wants to advance their knowledge and earn their personal certification, solar contractor license or professionals seeking continuing education units (CEU’s) on commercial solar power systems in accordance with both the 2011 through 2017 National Electrical and International Building Codes (IBC).

Objectives

    This course is the best intermediate solar training course on the market delivering a unique educational experience that provides real-world knowledge, experience, and understanding of solar photovoltaic and solar power systems. We train for the most important aspect of the solar business – to help you earn a living by gaining on the job training and solar installation experience.

    Our graduates develop real-world practical skills with this training course learning the skills required for work in solar home sales, solar contracting, solar panel installation, and photovoltaic (PV) design engineering.

Training Methodology

The course is delivered in a combination of lecture-style and computer-based training. In addition, a significant amount of time is set aside for small working group activity when addressing case study problems. Extensive use is made of case study material to underline the key aspects of the course and to give the delegates exposure to current best practice.

Who Should Attend?

Managers, leader Engineers, and Technicians who are responsible for design installation, and testing of solar power systems.

Course Outline

Students will learn hands-on techniques used for proper solar installation and the dynamic conversion of sunlight to electric power while developing the knowledge and skillset in the following topics:

  • Permitting & contracting
  • OSHA safety standards
  • Inverter sizing, selection, installation, and operation
  • Electrical calculations and terms
  • Solar site inspection fundamentals
  • Photovoltaic (PV) specifications
  • Solar array design, solar panel selection and installation
  • Solar system grounding
  • Solar system financial calculations and solar economics
  • Solar balance of system components (BOS)
  • NEC Article 690 Photovoltaic Systems
  • NEC Article 100 Electrical Definitions
  • NEC Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations
  • Wire selection for solar energy systems
  • Battery safety, selection, installation, operation, and maintenance
  • Mechanical design, integration, and engineering
  • Electrical layout, design, and engineering
  • Students will design, engineer, and install both working Grid-Tied Photovoltaic
  • Systems and Off-Grid Photovoltaic systems during class!

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