Mesa, AZ, November 17-21, 2008
Solar Energy International Hands-On Grid-Tie Training
If you are not an AEE Solar dealer, get information on becoming a dealer here and apply online.
Location:
Mesa Courtyard
1221 South Westwood
Mesa, Arizona 85210 USA
Phone: 1-480-461-3000
Fax: 1-480-461-0179
Toll-free: 1-800-309-8203
Fee:
$850
- Monday - Nov 17, 9 AM - 5 PM - SEI Grid-Tie PV class
- Tuesday - Nov 18, 9 AM - 5 PM - SEI Grid-Tie PV class
- Wednesday - Nov 19, 9 AM - 5 PM - SEI Grid-Tie PV class
- Thursday - Nov 20, 9 AM - 7 PM - SEI Grid-Tie PV class
- Friday - Nov 21, 9 AM - 5 PM - Hands-on Lab Kit Assembly & Tour of APS Star Center
Lodging options:
We have arrange a special discounted rate of $89+tax/night for the first 10 rooms. Please call the number listed below and reference AEE Solar rate for the nights of Nov 16-21
Mesa Courtyard
1221 South Westwood
Mesa, Arizona 85210 USA
Phone: 1-480-461-3000
Fax: 1-480-461-0179
Toll-free: 1-800-309-8203
Marrriott Reservations
Topics:
- Basics of Electricity
- System Components
- Component Specification
- System Sizing
- Energy Efficient Appliances
- Solar Site Analysis
- Electrical Wiring
- Safety Procedures
- Operation & Maintenance
- Tours of PV Systems
- Industry Guest Speakers
- Laboratory Exercises
- Cite energy-efficient solutions to reduce the load of a home
- Incorporate local climate and site conditions in PV system design
- Evaluate the differences between different commercially available components
- Obtain and apply module data from a spec sheet
- Perform load analysis for grid-tied systems
- Size a grid-tied system: inverter, array, wire, disconnects, overcurrent protection
- List advantages/disadvantages of various mounting types
- List order of commissioning and decommissioning and safety hazards
- Define net metering and state incentive programs
- Perform detailed site evaluation to determine system location and install details
If you plan to become a certified PV installer or will work with battery-based systems, we would advise taking the Advanced PV class after this. You should also plan to take
Advanced PV Hands-On or
PV Design Online Advanced courses.
The Advanced PV workshop is intended to follow our first tier of workshops with the next level of design criteria, wire sizing calculations, maintenance issues, troubleshooting skill, and more information on batteries, charge controllers and hybrid system.