PV Sales & Finance (PV 435)
Explore PV project financing with MREA’s PV Finance Model and Solar Project Builder. Upon completion of this course, you’ll be...
Modeling PV-Battery Systems in SAM (PV 431)
Use System Advisor Model (SAM) to predict benefits of behind-the-meter energy storage projects.Course Description (PV 431) Modeling PV-Battery Systems in...
Solar Plus Storage Modeling with SAM: A Guide by Paul Gillman
Hello! I’m Paul Gilman, and I’m an online instructor for the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. I teach Introduction to the...
Intro to System Advisor (SAM) (PV 430)
Learn how to use SAM a free techno-economic model. Developed by NREL, this tool facilitates decision-making for people in the...
Solar PV Modeling with SAM: A Guide by Paul Gillman
Hello! I’m Paul Gilman, and I’m an Instructor for the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA). I teach PV 430, a...
PV System O&M Fundamentals (PV 425)
Learn about the periodic maintenance of PV systems. Cover the tools and best practices to ensure optimal energy production. Course...
Jenny’s South Pole Chronicles: Final Update
An update from Jenny Heinzen, MREA Curriculum Director — See her previous updates for background on Jenny’s mission. My time at...
Off-Grid PV System Load Analysis & Design (PV 420)
This course covers battery-based PV system components in-depth. Course Description (PV 420) Off-Grid PV System Load Analysis & Design This...
String Sizing Calculations (PV 412)
String Sizing Calculations This course teaches how temperature changes impact PV system design and how to size inverter strings safely...
Jenny’s South Pole Chronicles: Second Update
An update from Jenny Heinzen, MREA Curriculum Director — See her previous updates for background on Jenny’s mission. An Update from...
Roof-Mount PV System Design & Installation Lab (PV 312)
Design, install, commission, and test a roof-mounted PV system on the MREA Training Roof. Prerequisites: PV 101, 201, 202 (or...
PV Labs & Design Scenarios (PV 304)
Hands-on training with no climbing required!Prerequisites: PV 101, 201, 202 (or equivalent training) or NABCEP credentialCourse Description (PV 304) PV...
