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Electrical & Mechanical Applications for Solar Installers - Energy 141 |
Adjunct
Professor: Steve Geiger
Phone: 916-484-8354
Email: geigers@arc.losrios.edu
Hours: 108 (54 lecture, 54 laboratory)
This is an advanced course in Solar Photovoltaic (PV) energy. Topics include
using hardware and software tools for shading and correctly orientating solar
panels, the effect PV panel orientation has on system power output and
efficiency, what effect optimum PV panel loading has on power produced, and how
to perform load analysis on a specific residence. Additionally, it covers
various manufacturers' software to calculate PV panel string sizing for optimum
efficiency when working with grid tie inverters. National Electrical Code (NEC)
and fire code wire sizing, fusing, and other safety instructions and procedures
are stressed. The successful completion of this course and ENERGY 142 qualify
students to take the NABCEP (North American Certified Energy Practitioner)
certified solar photovoltaic installers and service technicians entry level
certificate of knowledge of PV systems test. Field trips are required. This
course may be taken two times for credit using different test equipment.
ARC Energy Website: http://www.arc.losrios.edu/Programs_of_Study/Technical_Education/Energy.htm
ARC Energy Classes - Catalog: http://web.arc.losrios.edu/catalog/Energy.pdf
For This Class:
Homework:
Student Term Project:
Design:
Design Spreadsheet
(Link)
How To Do PV
Design
Go Solar California
Website
(Link)
Study Guides:
How to Take Multiple Choice Tests
PowerPoints:
Safety
PV Modules
Inverters
Mounts
& Rails
Electricity Basics:
Basic Electrical Theory
Watts Definitions
Using Watts Law
The Power Pyramid
How
to Calculate Electric Costs
Design Loads
Appliance Watt
Chart
Kill-A-Watt
Manual
Safety:
Safety - Lethal Shock
Safe Meter Usage
FPA-70E-Compliance-Guide
OSHA
Electrical Safety
OSHA Fall Safety
OSHA Green Job Hazards
OSHA PPE
Assessment
OSHA PPE Guide for Small Business
Hard
Hat Classes
Career Lesson:
Taking Notes
10
Steps - Note Taking
Resume Resources
SOLAR JOB LINKS
Solar Job Resources
Sample
Installer Resume
Cover Letter
Info
Cover Letter
Template
E-Portfolio
Portfolio Sites
Sample
Interview Questions
Sample
Interview Questions to Ask
Doing an
Informational Interview
True Colors - What
is your Personality Profile?
True Colors Personality Test (Link)
DISC Profile
Info (Link)
DISC Basics
Local
Industry Articles
Green Job
Websites
Other Helpful Info:
Solar
Industry Related Links
PV
Magazines, Trade Show Search
PV Industry News Sources (World & Local)
Cal Fire Solar PV Installation Guideline (Link to
)
Basic Tools for
Installers
Sample Three Line Drawing - Enphase
Sun Orientation
Great PV Drawing
Resource: Brooks Engineering
(Link)
Orientation & Pitch Excerpt from - A GUIDE TO PV SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
by the CEC
Other Helpful Website Links:
Brooks Solar
Jim Dunlop Solar
Grid Alternatives
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