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NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) Entry Level Test Review - Energy 142 |
Adjunct
Professor: Steve Geiger
Phone: 916-484-8354
Email: geigers@arc.losrios.edu
Prerequisite: ENERGY 141 with grade of “C” or
better
Hours: 36 hours LEC
This advanced course in solar photovoltaic (PV) energy includes preparation for
the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Entry
Level Certificate of Knowledge Exam. Topics include hardware and software tools
used for determining percent of shade and orienting solar panels, the effect of
PV panel orientation on system power and efficiency, and the load analysis.
Additionally, it covers calculating PV panel string sizing when working with
grid tie inverters as related to the NABCEP test. National Electrical Code (NEC)
and fire code wire sizing, fusing, and other safety instructions and procedures
are reviewed. The successful completion of this course and ENERGY 141 meets the
requirements to take the NABCEP certified solar photovoltaic installers and
service technicians entry level certificate of knowledge of PV systems test.
Field trips may be required. This course may be taken two times for credit using
different software.
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
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