Sustainability Education

Entry Level Photovoltaic Design and Installation (PV 201)

The Entry Level Photovoltaic Training Program is a comprehensive training program that prepares students to become NABCEP certified.  It will train participants in the principles of small business and residential and/or commercial PV installation and design. The program includes training in the principles of sustainability, energy and electrical systems, renewable energy generation, project and worksite safety, and PC system design and installation planning. Attendees will be trained to design and plan for PV installation systems for residential and small business customers and work with customers in the field.  It is ideal for future employees who will be involved in small business and residential scale PV design and installation or residential and small business customers, helping them determine how PV technologies can be optimized to play a role in meeting their energy demands, as well as how much PV technology solutions will cost and how quickly they will pay for themselves.  Participants will also acquire leadership and communications skills that will serve them as invaluable tools to advance within their professional fields and careers.

  • Certification: Entry Level North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certification
  • Hours: 60 non-credit hours
  • Dates: June 2011
  • Cost: $995*

*Some scholarships may be available through grant funding; based on income and experience

Advanced Photovoltaic (PV 202)

This training program builds upon the core concepts from PV 101 and emphasizes grid-direct systems.  The course focuses significantly on the National Electrical Code (NEC), including grid interface calculations, grounding considerations, and advanced component specification.  Students will learn to evaluate system performance under various operating conditions.  Commercial system design elements, such as inter-row shading, inverter selection, and data monitoring solutions will also be covered.  This course combines class lectures with individual problem solving exercises covering common design considerations.

  • Certification: North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certification in Advanced PV
  • Hours: 40 non-credit hours
  • Dates: July 2011
  • Cost: $695*

*Some scholarships may be available through grant funding; based on income and experience

PV Technical Sales

PV206 Solar Business and Technical Sales is focused on business principals and topics directly aligned with the NABCEP PV Technical Sales task analysis.  This online course is for those currently working in the solar industry or hoping to work in solar sales. It covers marketing and sales techniques you will need to be successful. Concepts discussed in detail include: customer qualification, solar site analysis, creating conceptual design proposals, system costing, incentives and rebates, cost-benefit analyses, financing options, and the non-financial benefits of photovoltaic systems.

  • Certification: North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certification in PV Technical Sales
  • Hours: 60 non-credit hours
  • Dates: August 2011
  • Cost: $695*

*Some scholarships may be available through grant funding; based on income and experience

Solar Hot Water Design and Installation

This program provides entry-level training in solar water training.  Participants will be trained using the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).  The curriculum introduces students to solar thermal applications, theory, safety issues, troubleshooting and monitoring, solar thermal design and installation for residences, small businesses, and commercial buildings.  The curriculum is already developed and a training program will be held on Molokai and Lanai this summer.

  • Certification: North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certification in Solar Hot Water
  • Hours: 80 non-credit hours
  • Dates: Fall 2011
  • Cost: $895*

*Some scholarships may be available through grant funding; based on income and experience

Small Wind Turbine

  • Dates: Fall 2011

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Phone: 808-984-3379

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