Hands-on training with no climbing required!
Prerequisites: PV 101, 201, 202 (or equivalent training) or NABCEP credential
Course Description
(PV 304) PV Labs & Design Scenarios
This one-day course demonstrates PV system design principles and proper installation practices through the construction of two PV systems using a portable lab assembled at ground level (no climbing required).
Participants will work from line diagrams, manufacturer data sheets, and the National Electrical Code (NEC) to build a grid-tied PV system and a battery-based PV system. Proper mechanical and electrical connections will be verified and tested to commission each system.
In-Person: Hands-On
Course Details
Continuing Education
This course is approved by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) for the following credentials, certifications, categories, and hours:
NABCEP Professional Exam Hours:
- 8 PV Installation Professional Exam (JTA)
- PV Design Specialist Exam (8 JTA, 0.5 NEC)
- 0.5 PV Installation Specialist Exam (NEC)
- 0.5 PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam (NEC)
- 4 Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP) Exam (JTA)
NABCEP Renewal and Recertification Hours:
- 8 PV Associate Renewal
- PVIP Recertification (8 JTA & 8 RE Elective, 0.5 NEC)
- PVDS Recertification (8 JTA & 8 RE Elective, 0.5 NEC)
- PVIS Recertification (8 JTA & 8 RE Elective, 0.5 NEC)
- PVCMS Recertification (8 RE Elective, 0.5 NEC)
- PVTS Recertification (4 JTA, 8 RE Elective, 0.5 NEC)
- PVSI Recertification (0.5 NEC)
- ESIP Recertification (4 JTA, 8 RE Elective, 0.5 NEC)
- SHI Recertification (8 RE Elective, 0.5 NEC)
- SHSI Recertification (0.5 NEC)
This course is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) for the following licenses and Credit Hours:
8 Commercial Electrical Inspector
8 Dwelling Contractor Qualifier
8 Industrial Journeyman Electrician
8 Journeyman Electrician
8 Master Electrician
8 Registered Electrician
8 Residential Journeyman Electrician
8 Residential Master Electrician
8 UDC-Electrical Inspector
Please Note:
*Continuing education credits are only available when this course is taught in-person by one of our state-approved instructors. Please check with the MREA to confirm approval by emailing us at courses@midwestrenew.org.
Please Note:
*Continuing education credits are only available when this course is taught in-person by one of our state-approved instructors. Please check with the MREA to confirm approval by emailing us at courses@midwestrenew.org.
Required Materials
- Calculator & writing utensil
- Safety glasses
- Appropriate clothing and gear for working outdoors: closed-toe footwear, weather appropriate clothing, gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, etc.
- Course Materials and National Electrical Code (Provided)