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Nick Matthes

Nick is a NABCEP certified PV Installation Professional with WI master electrician and commercial electrical inspector licenses, and has a passion for making electricity from sunlight. He has worked in a variety of capacities throughout the years, from multi-megawatt systems across the Midwest, to small off-grid systems for remote and tribal communities. Nick also worked full time as MREA’s Solar Project Manager for 6 years across their training programs, performing courses and curriculum development along with working on the Solar Corps and Solar on Schools Initiatives. He has been teaching the whole range of curriculum for over 10 years and especially enjoys the advanced level hands-on courses. In the world outside of work, he enjoys spending time outside with his dog, running the trails of the Midwest, fermenting vegetables, and playing Irish music.

Nick Matthes' Instructor Approved Courses
  • Working with Electricity (G 108)
  • Navigating the NEC (G 110)
  • Intro to Solar Energy Work (PV 100/105/120)
  • Basic Photovoltaics (PV 101)
  • PV Site Assessment (PV 201)
  • PV System Design (PV 202)
  • PV Exam Prep (PV 220)
  • PV Labs & Design Scenarios (PV 304)
  • Roof-Mount PV System Design & Installation Lab (PV 312)
  • PV System O&M Fundamentals (PV 425)
  • Energy Storage Fundamentals (PV 451)
  • Designing Solar Plus Storage Systems (PV 452)
  • Inspecting Solar PV Systems (PV 604)
  • Fire Code Regulations for PV Systems (PV 620)

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