Solar Operations Jump Start

Starter kit to get up to speed on the solar industry fast.

What you'll learn
Introductions to Solar Industry Terminology
Understanding of Components and System Layouts
Understanding of the Electrical configurations for Solar PV
Safety for Solar Installations
Requirements
No solar experience needed, best to have some electrical understanding but not required.
Description
There are going to be so many jobs in solar. Do you want to get knowledge and skills for residential, commercial, or utility solar? Getting into a new industry can be tough to get the information needed to land the right jobs. Being able to effectively communicate core industry concepts is critical to proving you deserve a chance to get into one of the fastest growing industries in the entire world, and is projected to for the next several decades. This course can also help those in the solar construction or just starting in solar get a jump start on learning more in this dynamic industry. Topics include:Introduction to solar TerminologyComponents and typical layoutsBasic AC/DC electrical for solarHazards and Safety considerationsStart the journey here as we will help you navigate the solar industry by providing the foundational knowledge that you can continue to build upon for a lasting career in a rewarding and exciting industry. After you start the introduction to the industry, the next steps will be to work with us in helping you find the right fit to not only benefit the industry, but also provide you with growth opportunities unlike any other industry.Future career growth options:Solar installerMaintenance TechnicianCommissioning EngineerField SupervisorRemote Operations OperatorData AnalystContract specialistPerformance EngineerOperations Manager

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Industry Terminology and Components

Lecture 2 Solar Panel Basics

Lecture 3 Irradiance

Lecture 4 Industry Terminology - Solar PV

Lecture 5 Residential Solar Basics

Lecture 6 Components & Layout

Section 3: Basic Electrical Applications for Solar PV

Lecture 7 IP / NEMA Ratings

Lecture 8 Solar - DC Electrical Basics

Lecture 9 Solar - AC Electrical Basics

Lecture 10 Wiring Applications for Solar

Lecture 11 Multi-Meter Use for Solar Applications

Section 4: Maintenance Safety Considerations for Solar PV

Lecture 12 Electrical Safety

Lecture 13 Arc Flash and Blast Awareness

Lecture 14 Lock Out Tag Out

Anyone interested in learning solar for future job growth and opportunities.