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Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic

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Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic

Course Description

Position yourself at the forefront of the clean-energy economy with CET's 40-hour Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic course. This online, self-paced program builds the foundational knowledge electricians need to design, install, and support solar PV systems safely and to current code.

Delivered fully online so you can study around your work schedule, the course qualifies toward your continuing education units (CEUs) while opening the door to one of the fastest-growing segments of the trade.

Course topics include:

  • Fundamentals of solar energy, the Sun, and how photovoltaic systems work
  • Primary PV components and how they interconnect
  • Balance of System (BOS) components
  • Safety considerations for working on PV installations
  • The PV system project life cycle, from assessment to commissioning
  • How solar PV interacts with the power grid
$135
Course Duration: 40 Hours