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Solar Photovoltaic Systems Design, Installation, and Troubleshooting - Energy 143 |
Adjunct
Professor: Steve Geiger
Phone: 916-484-8354
Email: geigers@arc.losrios.edu
Prerequisite: ENERGY 141, Electrical & Mechanical Applications for Solar
Installers and ENERGY 142, NABCEP Entry Level Test Review with grades of “C” or
better
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Course Description: This advanced course in solar photovoltaic (PV) energy
offers the opportunity for hands-on experience designing, installing, and
troubleshooting grid-tie and stand alone PV systems. Topics include hardware and
software tools used in the solar PV industry, blueprint reading, calculating
component size and capacity, and personal safety. Additionally, it covers
calculating PV panel string sizing when working with grid tie inverters and
battery sizing when designing stand alone PV systems. National Electrical Code
(NEC) and fire code wire sizing, fusing, and other safety instructions and
procedures are reviewed. Field trips are required. This course may be taken two
times for credit using different hardware. 10 Hour Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) training provided. Students must pay the OSHA
required fee in order to obtain the OSHA safety card.
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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