5 nights; March 7, 12, 14, 19 & 21; 7-9 p.m. MT

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This class is designed for electricians, technicians, engineers, solar installers, and those with a basic understanding of electrical theory and electrical terminology, who wish to understand how to design and evaluate the performance of solar electric systems. It focuses on residential and commercial scale projects, typically under 1 MW.

The course is presented as a series of Case Studies with practical design examples used throughout. Advances in PV technology, the economics of PV systems, and the PV industry in general will also be discussed in context.

GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Interpret specifications for major components of Photovoltaic (PV) systems;

• Specify major components of grid-tie, battery-based, and grid-tie battery backup PV systems;

• Specify the Balance of System (BOS) components of PV Systems.

• Apply the appropriate sections of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) to PV system design;

• Identify mounting methods and structural constraints, as well as commissioning safety procedures for roof top PV arrays.

Participants are encouraged to have copies of the current Canadian or Alberta Electrical Code.