Owens Community College
Workforce and Community Services Division
2249 Tracy Road
Toledo (Northwood) Ohio 43699

March 3 – 7, 2008
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Rm. 157

Design and Installation of Photovoltaic Systems– This five-day training program for photovoltaic (PV) installers/integrators includes both a classroom and a hands-on workshop.  The course will cover the basics in electricity, the characteristics of PV systems and theory.

This program includes system sizing and construction, codes and standards, siting and design, battery safety, interconnection safety, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Installation practices of project management, adapting mechanical and electrical design, and system commissioning will also be discussed.

Other areas of specific interest to PV installers include the North American Board of Energy Practitioners (NACEP) certification program, and the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) advanced training program.

The hands-on workshop will include the design and installation of a grid-tied PV system.  Various inverters, PV modules, batteries, and data information systems will be installed and operated.

Proposed Training Schedule

Day 1               General information on PV technology
                        Introduction to PV system components

Day 2               Site visit procedures
                        Design of grid tied/interactive and stand-alone systems
                        Construction of PV systems
                        National Electric Code and PV system standards
                        Utility interconnection safety
                        Commissioning the PV system
                        Troubleshooting and testing

Day 3               Introduction to NABCEP certification
                        PV market opportunities
                        Design problems and considerations

Day 4               Working with investors
                        PV system installation

Day 5               PV system installation
                        Inspection and Commissioning

The cost of the training is $975.00.  This includes all tests and class materials, books, component specification and design worksheets.  Please contact Joe Peschel at Owens College at (419) 661-7163 or John Witte at (419)-467-4400 for any additional information.  To register for this class please call 567-661-7357.