Trained for a Green Job
Go Green
& make a lot of greens

 
 
Basic Photovoltaic Design and Installation: Our courses cover the basics of PV applications and markets, basic to advanced electricity theory, in depth NEC codes, standards, installation scenarios of various types and various roofing materials. At Florida educational Institute we use a blended mix of instructor-led training, hands-on labs, and video tools to teach solar-electric system design, installation, and industry topics important for business & sales professionals. The course is specially designed for architects, engineers, licensed or journeyman electricians, general contractors, and other home-improvement contractors looking to upgrade their skill to be able to work in today booming renewable energy sector.

Students will learn how to wire up inverters from a variety of manufacturers and mount panels on different racking systems common to residential and commercial installations. We demonstrate the connection of a live solar array feeding power into the grid. The techniques of site assessment, power & finance estimation, site evaluation, troubleshooting a system, maintaining of a system and the safety basics for the field and systems are all covered in this course.
  What will you learn?
 
Florida Educational Institute uses a blended mix of instructor-led training, hands-on labs, and video tools. You will learn solar-electric system design, installation, and safety procedures, plus business and industry topics important for professionals new to photovoltaics.

Our hands-on solar training labs cover the common steps of a residential solar electric retrofit. You will wire up inverters from a variety of manufacturers and mount solar panels on racking systems with roof penetrations and panel attachments. You will learn how to work with DC disconnects, inverters, AC disconnects, and load center/service panels to tie in with the utility. We will also demonstrate the connection of a live solar array feeding power into the grid. The techniques of PV financial estimation and system sizing & placement are taught using a combination of hands-on tools and classroom demonstration
   
  Who can benefit from this class?
  Our basic solar energy technician program is designed for architects, engineers, licensed or journeyman electricians, general contractors, and other home-improvement contractors looking to upgrade their skill to be able to work in today booming renewable energy sector.
  How long does it last?
  The program is 150 hours and offered three times a week Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9AM-1PM and 6 PM to 10 PM.
 
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  What will you learn?
 
Florida Educational Institute uses a blended mix of instructor-led training, hands-on labs, and video tools. You will learn solar-electric system design, installation, and safety procedures, plus business and industry topics important for professionals new to photovoltaics.

Our hands-on solar training labs cover the common steps of a residential solar electric retrofit. You will wire up inverters from a variety of manufacturers and mount solar panels on racking systems with roof penetrations and panel attachments. You will learn how to work with DC disconnects, inverters, AC disconnects, and load center/service panels to tie in with the utility. We will also demonstrate the connection of a live solar array feeding power into the grid. The techniques of PV financial estimation and system sizing & placement are taught using a combination of hands-on tools and classroom demonstration
   
  Who can benefit from this class?
  Our basic solar energy technician program is designed for architects, engineers, licensed or journeyman electricians, general contractors, and other home-improvement contractors looking to upgrade their skill to be able to work in today booming renewable energy sector.
  How long does it last?
  The program is 150 hours and offered three times a week Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9AM-1PM and 6 PM to 10 PM.
 
 
     Topic covered
 
 
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
Introduction to Solar Energy and PV Systems
Overview of Solar Industry
PV Systems Grid-Tie and Off-grid
Electricity Basics
Power, Energy and Electricity
Hands-on Lab: Measuring AC power
Electricity Arithmetic
PV System Components and Configurations
Solar panels, inverters, mounting, BOS
Solar Energy Fundamentals
Sun – earth relationship, sun path
Hands-on Lab: Orientation and tilt
Hands-on Lab: The power of the sun, in Watts
SYSTEM DESIGN
Solar Site Survey
The elements of site survey
Hands-on Lab: Site analysis. Roof measurement
and Site Worksheet
PV System Sizing
Grid-Tie Systems
Site factors affect performance
Sizing the PV System, using manual and online tools
Economic Analysis
System Cost
Payback/ROI
Electrical Integration

Safety of DC and AC Power
The main electrical components
Hands-on Lab: Assemble Balance of System (BOS)
Wire sizing, specifications and rating DC and AC
Utility Integration
Breaker sizing and the 120% Rule
Utility and code regulations
Next day objectives, homework
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
MAJOR COMPONENTS OF A PV SYSTEM

PV cells, modules and arrays
All about solar cells and modules
Modules specifications: Watts, Voc, Isc, Vnominal
IV curves, Series and parallel array circuits
Hands-on Lab: Open circuit and IV curves
Inverters
Operation and Efficiency
Model and size, Specifications
Online sizing and performance tools
Mechanical Integration
Mounting Systems Options for Roof and Ground
Roof loading Performance issues
Hands-on Lab: Roof mount
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Commissioning, Maintenance,
Troubleshooting
OFF-GRID SYSTEMS
Off-grid and remote power applications
Batteries and charge controllers
Commissioning - Starting it up
Maintenance, service, Trouble shooting
common situations
Performance Monitoring
Permitting
Jurisdiction and authority
National Electrical Code NEC
Safety (again)
Live Installation
Lab: Connect PV array to BOS and utility power
Back-up, Hybrid and Bimodal systems
THE BUSINESS OF SOLAR
Energy and the Economy
The Solar Industry
Project Financials: Rebates, Tax Credits, Financing
Know the Market for PV
Your Business
Sales
The Sales Process
Closing the Sale
Tracking Leads and Customers
Estimates, Contracts and Proposals
Marketing
Define and reach your customers
Marketing strategies
Next steps
Evaluation
 
    We also offer a wide array of Sustainable Energy and Going Green classes online
 
 
Biofuel Production Operations Building Analyst Quick Start Program (BPI
BA Certification)
Certified Green Supply Chain Professional Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager
Certified Indoor Environmentalist Natural Gas Plant Operations
Performing Comprehensive
Building Assessments
Principles of Green Buildings
Senior Certified Sustainability Professional Wind Energy Apprentice
 
Link all these links with: http://www.gatlineducation.com/fei/green.htm
 
 
 
We also offer
X-Ray Technician Phlebotomy Technician
Dialysis Technician Medical assistant
Patient Care Technician Surgical Technician (FMG)
Psychiatric Aides Solar Energy Technician
Surgical Technician Nursing Assistants
Medical Billing and Coding LPN to RN (tutoring)
Pharmacy Technician* Personal Fitness Trainer*
Veterinary Assistant* Wind Energy Apprentice*
   Cisco® CCNA® Certification Training*
   *Courses Offered Online Only
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