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Solar Energy Classes You Should Take

November 8, 2010 By

Solar Panel Training Classes

Solar Panel Training Classes

Solar powered cars and homes have been talked about for years but many people do not realize how mainstream they have become. Well, maybe not the cars, but a lot of people are cutting costs on their utility bills through Solar Panel Installation. Larger PV systems sometimes generate enough power so that customers can actually sell the extra power generated by their system back to the electric company. This is called “Net Metering”. With the popularity of Solar Panel Installation and Solar Thermal Installation on the rise, there is a continual need for technicians with Solar Training Certification. If you are looking for a new career, then it is a great time to start taking Solar Classes and earn your Solar Training Certification.

1. PV (Photovoltaic) Design and Installation – This is the essential in the Solar Training industry. It teaches the basics of Solar Panel Installation. You will learn all about the installation process, from terms and concepts to the specifics of major components, such as the inverter, module (or “panel”) and mounting system.

2. Battery Systems – This class teaches you how to design a dependable battery backup system, whether it is on the grid or off the grid. Taking this course along with the PV Design and Installation course prepares you for the NABCEP Certified PV Installer Exam, Certified PV Technical Sales Exam and the Entry Level Achievement Exam. Taking the two classes is the best way to fulfill your coursework requirements and get a seat for the Certification exam.

3. Solar Thermal System Design and Installation – These Solar Classes are designed to teach the installation of solar thermal (“hot water”) energy systems for the home or pool. Solar Thermal is most popular in the residential market because it can add 100% of its original cost to the resale value of a home – and will continue to save the home owner money throughout the life of the system.

4. NABCEP PV Exam Prep – This is for people who have completed the class hours and experience training, and qualify for the Solar Training Certification test. Exam Prep is an intense study session class, covering everything from troubleshooting PV systems, to finding your way through the NEC, and the formulas that you will need to make calculations on the exam. It is a great way to refresh your knowledge from the course work from your basic Solar Classes, and the best way to prepare for the NABCEP Installer Certification Exam.

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Five Things You Should Look For In A Solar Training Course

November 8, 2010 By

Solar Training Course

Solar Training Course

As time goes on, more and more people are starting to look for alternative means of power for their homes. Some consumers are simply tired of the rising costs of energy, some are driven by a desire to reduce our carbon footprint on the planet – almost all are motivated by both reasons.

Solar panel installation is growing in popularity as a career and the job market for technicians with solar training certification is growing along with it. So, the proper training, education and career preparation is critical for a successful career. Does anyone really want an installer without the best training and expertise to tie new technology into their home’s power grid without specialized training?

Since now is a great time to get into the Solar Energy market, here are the minimum criteria to look for from a training provider to get the best possible training in the industry:

1. Research the training provider and their classes. All Solar Training courses should be fully accredited by IREC/ISPQ.

2. The class you choose should provide students with hands-on training at an IREC accredited training facility.

3. The instructors should have many years of experience in Solar Panel Installation, and be NABCEP Certified Installers themselves.

4. The training company should have a good reputation. If possible, get references from those who took their classes and have “made it” in the solar energy industry.

5. The company should have a long history of training technicians and installers, and be well known within the solar training industry.

If they meet all five tests, then you will have found a Solar Training provider that you can trust.

You should check your state’s laws for contractors’ requirements. Some states have specific laws or certification requirements for solar power installers to meet. Most states require the participation of a fully licensed electrician during the installation process.

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Solairgen Honored for Renewable Energy by the Atlanta Environmental Hall of Fame

November 2, 2010 By

Solar Panel Installation

Solar Panel Installation

Dahlonega-based Solairgen, a leading solar photovoltaic panel installation training organization earned recognition from the National Environmental Hall of Fame.
Recognizing the community’s leading environmentalists, the Atlanta Environmental Hall of Fame chose Solairgen in Dahlonega, Georgia to be inducted as a member this year. The National Environmental Hall of Fame recognizes the most outstanding organizations and individuals for their longstanding commitment to helping create a green, sustainable planet and response to climate change. Criteria for Hall of Fame award recipients include recommendations by peers, longevity in the environmental field and overall impact.
Mr. Kelly Provence, Solairgen’s CEO, said, “We are honored to receive this recognition. It is a privilege to provide a service that strengthens the solar industry. Our goal has always been to help preserve unspoiled, natural environments where they still exist by decreasing dependence on non-renewable resources and expanding knowledge of renewable energy alternatives.”

About Solairgen
 

Solairgen provides photovoltaic (PV) panel installation training classes for the solar energy industry through a complete program of NABCEP approved installation training courses, beginning with its IREC/ISPQ Accredited PV-203 System Design and Installation class. Solairgen’s PV-203 is an entry level, forty (40) hour Solar Training Class including fundamental topics of solar installation: basic terms and concepts, hands-on panel systems installation training, cost analysis and marketing and battery systems for off-grid installations.
 

Additional classes offered are Advanced PV Design and Analysis, and NABCEP Certified PV Installer Exam Preparation – a two day, intensive “study session” to help professionals pass the Certification Exam. Solairgen is also an approved provider of the NABCEP Entry Level Achievement Exam, and provides NABCEP approved classes that meet NABCEP’s training hour requirements for both the PV Technical Sales Exam and the Certified PV Installer Exam. Please check Solairgen’s website,  www.solairgen.com, for training class dates.

 
 
 

 

 

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