PV Contracting

[sethas]

I saw a thread on this in the education section, with no replys. I was wondering about the same thing, so I thought I might post a similar question here.

First, to all you Cali. guys. Any of you involved with PV systems with your work?

Second. What kind of classes or certs. would be best for a contractor to look into having, besides the c-10 or c-46(I think thats what it is?)

Thanks guys.

[quogueelectric]

I am in classes in NY for certs and I will find out for you what you need in NY. I am in a beginner class so please have patience.

[iwire]

This fall I will be taking a 60 hr course aimed at a "NABCEP" certification. (http://www.nabcep.org/certification/pv-installer-certification)



Here are a few good links.

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) (http://www.nabcep.org/)

College of Engineering Southwest Technology Development Institute (http://www.nmsu.edu/~tdi/Photovoltaics/PV-Energy.html)

College of Engineering Southwest Technology Development Institute Codes & Standards (http://www.nmsu.edu/~tdi/Photovoltaics/Codes-Stds/Codes-Stds.html)

Photovoltaic Power Systems and the National Electrical Code: Suggested Practices (http://www.nmsu.edu/~tdi/Photovoltaics/Codes-Stds/Redirect/redirect-small.html)

[wamegojim]

This fall I will be taking a 60 hr course aimed at a "NABCEP" certification. (http://www.nabcep.org/certification/pv-installer-certification)




NABCEP is the major certification body. I thought they used to have other designations at one point. That could be the SEI (Solar Energy International) I am thinking of.

Here is a link for some trainging classes http://solarprofessional.com/resources/training/