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This program provides the student with a solid understanding of photovoltaic (PV) markets and applications, electricity basics, safety basics, solar energy fundamentals, PV system mechanical design and performance analysis, and PV system maintenance and troubleshooting – leading to certification with the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) and entry-level employment in the fast-growing field of solar energy technology. The course includes various safety basics, including – Identification of Safety hazards of operational and non-operational PV systems; Review of job site hazards, safety practices and protective equipment while installing PV systems.The fundamentals of Solar Energy
  • Identification and review of basic solar vocabulary
  • Determine magnetic declination given true south vs. magnetic south
  • Describe Basic solar movement and effect of earth tilt
  • Predict solar position using solar path diagrams
  • Describe angular effects on the irradiance of array
  • Identify factors that reduce/enhance solar irradiation
  • Determine average solar irradiation on various surfaces
  • Convert solar irradiation into a variety of units
  • Establish the effect of the horizon on solar irradiation
  • Demonstrate use of Solar Pathfinder or sun charts

How to analyze performance and troubleshoot problems

  • Identify typical system design errors of PV systems
  • Define typical system performance problems
  • Link array performance glitches with typical causes
  • List the equipment needed for typical system performance analysis
  • Identify the contrast between actual system power output to expected output
  • Review locations of common electrical and mechanical failures
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Since 1999, Access Institute, Queens provides the New York metropolitan area with education and infrastructure of the highest quality, available to all with a specific focus on the Career growth and educational development of the individual with the present day technology and employment needs.

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As a NYS Licensed Proprietary School (Trade & Business), Microsoft Certified Partner, Microsoft Certified Solution Provider (MCSP), Oracle Approved Training Facility, CompTIA Authorized Training Institute, Authorized Prometric Testing Center and we are recognized by the National Health Association (NHA).Our goal is to assist and empower those who seek new skills and personal growth and development so they may increase their ability to succeed within the medical and information technology industries.

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