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Solar Electric Fundamentals and Grid-Direct Design, Mon, 18 October 2010 to Fri, 22 October 2010, Bracebridge
A five day intensive workshop, October 18-22 at Nipissing University Muskoka Campus, Bracebridge, Ontario. $1250 +HST ($1412.50) before Aug 15, $1350 +HST after. Register soon, space is limited! Lunch included. SEI literally wrote the book on solar install and design (all workshop participants will get the book and other resources) and people travel from all over to take their trainings. Enrollment is on a first-come basis and class size is limited. The instructors are certified by North American Board of Certified Energy Practioners (NABCEP) and are also accredited by Interstate Renewable Energy Council. The course will include Ontario specific content including information about Ontario’s Feed in Tariff, local content, and code requirements. After successfully completing this course participants are eligible to sit for the NABCEP Entry Level Exam. This course will provide an overview of the three basic PV system applications, primarily focusing on grid-direct systems. The goal of the course is to create a fundamental understanding of the core concepts necessary to work with all PV systems, including: system components, site analysis, PV module criteria, mounting solutions, safety, and commissioning. The course will also cover the basics of sizing a residential grid-direct system, wire sizing, overcurrent protection, and grounding – all of which will be expanded upon in PV 202. Students receive an introductory level hands-on experience through the opportunity to work on lab kits. Students will wire a grid-direct system, including the inverter, disconnects, racking, and grounding, using commercially available components and small modules. Solar Energy International, a nonprofit organization, has been providing training in renewable energy since 1991. The Fourth Pig, a nonprofit organization, specializes in natural and green building, sustainable energy design and installation, and workshops on natural building and sustainable energy. To register please go to: http://www.fourthpig.org/PV_101.html.
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