Solar PV Ground-fault Troubleshooting: Theory, Tools, and Field Application (PV 136)

Solar PV Ground-fault Troubleshooting: Theory, Tools, and Field Application

This course covers how to locate, troubleshoot, and safely repair PV system ground faults using standard diagnostic tools.

Course Description

(PV136) Solar PV Ground-fault Troubleshooting: Theory, Tools, and Field Application
In this six-hour online course, participants will learn how to locate, troubleshoot, and safely repair ground faults in both central and string inverter systems using digital multimeters and insulation resistance testers. This course is a comprehensive exploration of PV system ground faults, with an emphasis on practical field applications.

Curriculum Innovation Network Course
This course is created in partnership with the Solar Tech Collective through the MREA’s Curriculum Innovation Network.

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Instructors: Brian Mehalic, Rebekah Hren, Alex Jahp
Online: Independent Study

Curriculum Innovation Network Course
This course is created in partnership with the Solar Tech Collective through the MREA’s Curriculum Innovation Network. To keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies and industry trends, the MREA welcomes organizations to submit curriculum proposals for consideration. Approved content will be offered through our training platform, expanding access to high-quality education across the clean energy sector.

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Course Details

Prerequisites

none

Total Course Hours

of content

Days to Complete

one year

Course Price

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Solar PV Ground-fault Troubleshooting: Theory, Tools, and Field Application (PV136)

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Continuing Education

WI DSPS

This course is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) for 4.5 Credit Hours for the following licenses. Please email courses@midwestrenew.org with your DSPS license number if you would like these hours submitted for continuing education credits.

Commercial Electrical Inspector
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Journeyman Electrician
Master Electrician
Registered Electrician
Residential Journeyman or Master Electrician

NABCEP

This course is approved by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) for the following credentials, certifications, categories, and hours:

EXAM HOURS:

6 PV Installation Professional Exam (JTA)
2 PV Design Specialist Exam (NEC)
6 PV Design Specialist Exam (JTA)
6 PV Installer Specialist Exam (JTA)
2 PV Installer Specialist Exam (NEC)
6 PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam (JTA)
2 PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam (NEC)

RECERTIFICATION/RENEWAL HOURS:

6 PVIP Recertification (JTA & RE Elective)
2 PVIP Recertification (NEC)
6 PVDS Recertification (JTA & RE Elective)
2 PVDS Recertification (NEC)
6 PVIS Recertification (JTA & RE Elective)
2 PVIS Recertification (NEC)
6 PVCMS Recertification (JTA & RE Elective)
2 PVCMS Recertification (NEC)
6 PVTS Recertification (RE Elective)
2 PVTS Recertification (NEC)
6 ESIP Recertification (RE Elective)
2 ESIP Recertification (NEC)
6 SHI Recertification (RE Elective)
2 SHI Recertification (NEC)
2 PV System Inspector Recertification (NEC)
2 Solar Heating System Inspector Recertification (NEC)
6 PV Associate Renewal

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