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Solar Electric Basics

Central New Mexico Community College

Online - ScheduledType
Mar 8, 2021 - Mar 26, 2021Course Dates
5 AvailableTotal Seats

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Course Details

Start your career in the Solar Electric Industry

Solar Electric Basics is an introduction to the core fundamentals related to solar energy. This course is intended for people who are just launching new careers in the solar industry, as well as people wanting to explore the core fundamentals of solar energy, photovoltaic principles.

Jobs in the Solar Industry are Growing

There are many work opportunities where solar energy fundamental knowledge would be beneficial to the position. Photovoltaic knowledge is useful in:

  • construction trades
  • electrical trades
  • engineering
  • code enforcement
  • firefighting
  • city planning
  • manufacturing
  • energy production and distribution
  • energy efficiency
  • real estate
    ...more.

    This is an online course. You will learn the fundamentals of photovoltaic (PV) systems and installation best practices.
What You'll Learn

You will learn the fundamentals of photovoltaic (PV) systems and installation best practices.

Skills you'll acquire

Time ManagementService OrientationTroubleshootingComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge Outcomes and Experience

  • Solar Photovoltaic Installers
  • Solar Energy Installation Managers
  • Solar Energy Systems Engineers
  • Solar Sales Representatives & Assessors

Additional Attendance Information

Self-paced, online, but does meet face to face, one evening per week, Tuesdays from 7-8pm

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