PV Associate Core Course Package (PV 255.02)
2025-04-07 09:00 - 2025-04-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Renewable Energy Association, 7558 Deer Rd, Custer, WI, United States
Kickstart Your Solar Career with MREA’s NABCEP PV Associate Core Course Package
Fast-Track Your Solar Career: Earn the NABCEP PV Associate Credential in Just One Week!
Join Us for PV Week at MREA in Custer, WI
Ready to launch your career in solar energy? MREA’s PV Week in Custer, WI, is your one-stop opportunity to earn your NABCEP PV Associate Credential in just five days. This immersive, in-person program is taught by NABCEP-certified solar professionals who will guide you through the fundamentals of solar PV systems. By the end of the week, you’ll be qualified and ready to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate Exam. Earning your entry-level solar credential gives you a competitive edge in the industry.
What You’ll Learn During PV Week:

Monday: Basic Photovoltaics (PV 101)
Tuesday: PV Site Assessment (PV 201)
Wednesday & Thursday: PV System Design (PV 202)
Friday: PV Exam Prep (PV 220) & NABCEP PV Associate Exam (optional)

Each day, classes run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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IronRidge — Installer Certification Training
2025-04-15 08:00 - 2025-04-16 16:30
Join the Midwest Renewable Energy Association and IronRidge to obtain your IronRidge certification! This is a hands-on training that functions as a skill assessment of IronRidge products at the MREA’s headquarters in Custer, WI. Four sessions will be offered over this two-day course. Please register for each individual taking the course.

Tuesday, April 15: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. — REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION
Tuesday, April 15: 12:30-4:30 p.m. — REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION
Wednesday, April 16: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. — REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION
Wednesday, April 16: 12:30-4:30 p.m. — REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION

After registering, you must complete the two-hour online training portion in order to participate in the in-person training. A Spanish version is also available. Two NABCEP continuing education units (CEUs) will be awarded for completing the online portion and an additional three CEUs will be awarded for attending and passing the in-person skills assessment. As a bonus, all attendees will receive a complimentary IronRidge t-shirt at the event!

PV Labs & Design Scenarios (PV 304.01)
2025-04-30 09:00 - 17:00
PV Labs & Design Scenarios (PV 304): Hands-On Solar Training for System Design

Elevate Your Solar Skills with Practical, In-Person Training
Course Overview
The PV Labs & Design Scenarios (PV 304) course offers a one-day, hands-on experience focused on PV system design and installation. This course is ideal for solar professionals looking to gain practical skills in building and commissioning two types of PV systems: grid-tied and battery-based.Using a portable lab set up at ground level (no climbing required), you will:

Work with line diagrams, manufacturer data sheets, and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Build and test both a grid-tied system and a battery-based system.
Learn to verify and test mechanical and electrical connections to ensure proper system commissioning.

Course Details

Duration: 1 Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT)
Format: In-person, hands-on training (no climbing required)

Whether you’re preparing for the NABCEP certification exam, upgrading your skills, or simply looking for practical experience in solar system installation, this course provides the essential training you need to succeed in the rapidly growing solar industry.

Prerequisites Required: PV 101-201-202 or NABCEP PV Associate Credential

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