Your Accredited Renewable Energy Training Provider

Whether you want to start a career in the renewable energy field, maintain a credential, or install solar on your home, MREA has a variety of courses to advance your skills. We offer online and in-person learning options to fit your busy schedule.

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Our Training Services

Dedicated to growing the clean energy workforce through affordable, accessible, and accredited training.

PV Associate Training

A great place to start in the solar industry is the NABCEP PV Associate Program — earn your credential online or in-person.

Certification Packages

To help you navigate the advanced educational requirements for NABCEP Board Certification, we’ve developed Certification Course Packages to guide your way.

Custom Group Training

Affordable, high-quality training to help your organization expand its slate of renewable energy services and programs.

Online Training

Our online courses offer extreme flexibility for busy lifestyles and can be accessed as soon as you enroll.

In-Person Training

Come to our campus in Custer, WI for classroom and hands-on PV training at our state-of-the-art facility.

Continuing Education

Many of our courses are approved for continuing education by NABCEP and state agencies.

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PV Associate
The perfect starting point for those new to solar.Learn More
Board Certifications
Earn continuing education and NABCEP Board Certifications.Learn More
In-Person Training
Explore our in-person and hands-on training.Learn More
Online Training
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Custom Group Training
Customized training for your group’s needs.Learn More

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Supplying Solar Skills and Accreditation

The solar industry has a bright future ahead, and the MREA is helping turn that future into a reality through our accredited training programs. Students can feel confident investing in professional training with the MREA as we align our curriculum with industry standards that are globally recognized.

We offer a robust roster of clean energy courses for all levels. Delivered via online, in-person, or hands-on formats, our flexible and up-to-date curriculum meets students wherever they’re at in their energy professional journey.

IREC Accredited

NABCEP Recognized

Featured Training

Solar Training Success at Stateline Solar

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STEM Meets Solar: Customized PV Training for High Schoolers

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Off-Grid PV System Design: A Guide to Load Analysis and Storage with Kris Schmid

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Student Testimonial

“The courses are easily accessible and well-prepared. I found it a great way to learn about solar energy and prepare for the NABCEP PV Associate exam.”

– Brian Bischoff, MREA Alumni –

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Questions

Check out our student resources for a list of frequently asked questions, handbook, and general information about your training journey with MREA! You can also contact us anytime by emailing courses@midwestrenew.org

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Solar Job Board

We strive to establish the student-to-employee pipeline in our mission to grow the solar workforce. We manage the solarenergy.jobs employment and resource center for our students to connect with employers hiring in the industry.

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