Solar Energy International Solar Energy International Paonia, Colorado, United States
Price: $450 SEIA/SEPA Members $550 Non-members
NABCEP: This course is approved for 6.5 NABCEP CE hours.
As the solar PV industry grows and existing systems continue to age, the operations and maintenance (O&M) of PV systems has become a field unto itself, and the once seemingly widespread belief that PV systems, with few-to-no moving parts, are “plug and play, set it and forget it” has fortunately receded. This course is for the field technician who will perform O&M duties, as well as those in operations or asset management who want to know the details of keeping PV systems safe and operating at peak performance. You will become familiar with best practices for performing a range of O&M tasks, including inspections and preventive maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting, as well as standards, such as NFPA 70B, providing guidance for program structure and procedures. We will also dive into the latest advanced analytical tools, meters, and techniques such as infrared cameras, insulation resistance testers, I-V curve tracers, and other tools that are key to safely and efficiently performing O&M work. This course covers all sizes of grid-direct PV systems including residential, commercial, and large-scale, but does not cover battery maintenance or medium voltage-specific O&M tasks.
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