Course Description
This course focuses on the design of various types of National Electric Code compliant photovoltaic systems (solar electric) as well as the installation of photovoltaic systems using industry accepted best practices.
Prerequisite(s)
ELTR 2334 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Design a Code compliant roof mounted, ground mounted and battery based system to meet the goals and limitations of the site
- Perform basic roof loading calculations
- Explain and use web based performance calculators
- Install and commission a photovoltaic system
- Identify steps for project management
- Identify and explain photovoltaic system monitoring applications
- Demonstrate safe working skills
- Demonstrate the use of Job Hazard Analysis procedures and documentation
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Technical Elective