Operations & Maintenance of PV Systems
Description: This 16-hour course is offered by the NC Clean Energy Technology Center at NC State University and focuses on the operation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems. The first part of this course is taught in a classroom format and covers evaluating the performance of systems, including specific data collection and evaluation, as well as protocols for collection; arc flash requirements; finding ground faults; thermal imaging; IV curve tracing and fuse servicing. The second part of the course involves various hands-on activities in which participants are able to practice and utilize the skills they have learned throughout the course.
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Course Format Options: In-Person
Length: 16 Hours
Language: EnglishApproved Education Credits for Initial Board Certification Exams
**See Handbook for Additional Requirements!
Approved, Advanced Credit Hours | |||
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PV Installation Professional Exam 40 Advanced, Accredited hours required, and 18 Advanced Accredited OR Non-Accredited hours |
12 JTA | ||
PV Design Specialist Exam 18 Advanced, Accredited Hours AND 6 NEC hours of training required |
1 JTA | 0 NEC | |
PV Installation Specialist Exam 18 Advanced, Accredited Hours AND 6 NEC hours of training required |
12 JTA | 0 NEC | |
PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam 18 Advanced, Accredited Hours AND 6 NEC hours of training required |
12 JTA | 0 NEC | |
PV Technical Sales Professional Exam See Certification Handbook, Chapter 7 |
3 JTA | ||
Solar Heating Installer Exam See Certification Handbook, Chapter 10 |
0 | ||
Energy Storage Installation Professional Exam 58 hours of advanced energy storage training |
0 JTA |