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Solar Training School


Live Classroom Training

6-Day Solar PV

This course covers the fundamentals of PV theory and applications, customer financing & ROI, system design & estimation, and hands-on installation of typical residential & commercial rooftop systems.


Online Training

Online Solar PV

This class covers the same fundamental knowledge as our hands-on Solar PV Boot Camp: design, installation, and evaluation of residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Topics include site evaluation tools and techniques, solar electric component operation and connection, system design and sizing, and standard requirements and practices. Many common scenarios and procedures are discussed and demonstrated, and all specific electrical requirements are presented in accordance with the National Electrical Code.


Live Classroom Training

Solar Business

A "crash course" on the ins & outs of Solar Sales Processes, intended for experienced Sales Professionals moving into solar from other industries. The course covers most of the design & estimation topics from our 6-Day Solar PV Boot Camp, with additional content specifically for Sales Reps: customer relationship management, lead generation and closing, financial analysis of customer ROI, and the consultative sales approach for solar. At the end of class, students will be tested on the completion of a mock solar project estimate & bid.


Live Classroom Training

Solar Thermal


This course is optimized for Plumbing, HVAC & Swimming Pool Contractors wanting to learn the design, installation and sales of solar water heating systems. Our blended learning approach incorporates Instructor-led lectures, presentations and hands-on labs, including the use of site-assessment tools in the design of solar thermal system


Online Training

Online Wind Power


Live Classroom Training

Residential Wind Turbine

This course covers design, installation and electrical integration of small wind systems (less than 100kW). Topics include site assessment, regulations and economics of wind energy, and hands-on labs for wind turbine operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. Engineers, Electricians, Contractors and Architects new to the field of renewable energy will find this course to be a valuable introduction to the implementation of small wind energy systems.

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