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NuCo eTRAIN Photovoltaic Design & Installation On-Line Training

For those interested in the design and installation of photovoltaic systems, NuCo eTRAIN programs and lessons are the fastest way for you to gain a working knowledge of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, modules, balance of system components, safety procedures, system design, electrical codes, and industry standard practices. Real world content incorporated into the eTRAIN programs and lessons include site analysis, mechanical and electrical design based on specific site conditions, safety and construction issues, properly using tools and testing equipment as well as site code compliance and inspection issues.

NuCo eTRAIN programs and lessons adhere to the 2009 NABCEP photovoltaic entry level learning objectives and task analysis and have been tested and evaluated by professional photovoltaic system integrators; and are continually updated to provide our students with the most relevant photovoltaic system design and installation knowledge. The interactive lessons utilize the industry standard textbook, Photovoltaic Systems by Jim Dunlop. Mr. Dunlop chairs the technical committee for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV installer certification program.

Who can benefit from this Solar Photovoltaic Training?

• Electricians & Roofers
• Artichitects & Home Builders
• Green Builders & Consultants
• Engineers & Contractors
• DIY Homeowners & More

Upon completion of this NuCo eTRAIN program, the participant will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of key solar energy system terms and concepts
• Know basic safety procedures for working around solar electric systems
• Know the basic components that make up a photovoltaic energy system
• Design a simple photovoltaic system
• Understand applications for photovoltaic systems
• Identify safety hazards of photovoltaic systems
• Identify practices and protective equipment used during photovoltaic system installation and maintenance
• Define basic electrical terms and calculate simple circuit values
• Define and demonstrate solar energy fundamentals
• Describe purpose and operation of photovoltaic system components
• Calculate photovoltaic system size and capacity
• Understand photovoltaic system electrical & mechanical design
• Understand NEC code guidelines for solar energy systems
• Describe photovoltaic system performance analysis and troubleshooting

Students can enroll in a complete program or choose individual lessons.

The full NuCo eTRAIN Photovoltaic Design & Installation On-Line Training Program includes:

• PV200 – Navigation Tutorial
• PV200 – Welcome / Program requirements
• PV200-L01 / Lesson 01 - Intro to Photovoltaics
• PV200-L02 / Lesson 02 - Solar Radiation
• PV200-L03 / Lesson 03 - Site Surveys
• PV200-L04 / Lesson 04 - System Components
• PV200-L05 / Lesson 05 - Cells, Modules & Arrays
• PV200-L06 / Lesson 06 – Batteries
• PV200-L07 / Lesson 07 - Charge Controllers
• PV200-L08 / Lesson 08 - Inverters
• PV200-L09 / Lesson 09 - System Sizing
• PV200-L10 / Lesson 10 - Mechanical Integration
• PV200-L11 / Lesson 11 - Electrical Integration
• PV200-L12 / Lesson 12 - Utility Interconnection
• PV200-L13 / Lesson 13 - Permitting & Inspection
• PV200-L14 / Lesson 14 - Commissioning & Performance
• PV200-L15 / Lesson 15 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• PV200-L16 / Lesson 16 - Economic Analysis
• NuCo eTRAIN eLAB: Site Survey Tools
• NuCo eTRAIN eLAB: Electricity Basics
• NuCo eTRAIN eLAB: PV Installation PPE
• NuCo eTRAIN eLAB: System Sizing Tools
• NuCo eTRAIN eXTRA: Go Solar California: An informative video about California’s Go Solar Program
• NuCo eTRAIN eXTRA: PV Cell Manufacturing: An informative video on how photovoltaic cells are manufactured from silicon through to the finished product
• NuCo eTRAIN eXTRA: Photovoltaic Systems: An informative video about photovoltaic solar power systems
• 10 Question Lesson Review Quizzes
• 100 Question Final Exam
• 30 Day Enrollment
• Photovoltaic Systems Textbook
• 24/7 HELP Ticket Support