PVOL101 is your gateway to a career in the solar industry.  It all starts with the fundamentals, and a solid understanding of various components, system architectures, and applications for PV systems.  Other topics include site analysis, system sizing, array configuration, and performance estimation; electrical design characteristics such as wiring, overcurrent protection, and grounding; a detailed […]

PV101 is your gateway to a career in the solar industry.  It all starts with the fundamentals, and a solid understanding of various components, system architectures, and applications for PV systems.  Other topics include site analysis, system sizing, array configuration, and performance estimation; electrical design characteristics such as wiring, overcurrent protection, and grounding; a detailed […]

This 40-hour course consists of 5-days of classroom lecture with tours and hands-on labs. Lectures are presented in powerpoint format with exercises, quizzes, group discussion, and homework. Tours and lab provide an opportunity for students to see systems and apply the theory they learn in lectures.

With female-only instructors and participants, this hands-on course offers women a uniquely supportive learning environment to build their solar knowledge foundation. This course offers the same curriculum as SEI’s co-ed PV201L, but is intended to further encourage participants to get ALL those solar questions answered and offer networking opportunities with each other and existing women […]

This solar training workshop offers five days of hands-on installation practice with grid-direct systems. By working in small groups, students will put what they’ve learned in PV101 to the test. Students will fully install and commission a wide variety of system types before testing the system, then de-commissioning and breaking down. Students rotate between a […]

Take a deep dive into National Electrical Code (NEC® 2020) standards as well as other best practices that pertain to designing safe and efficient grid-direct PV systems. PV202 focuses on residential and commercial-scale systems, but the Code requirements, design parameters, and best practices are applicable to all types and sizes of PV installations, including utility-scale. […]

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) may affect your travel plans, please click here to read SEI’s response plan and current information regarding registrations and cancellations. Take a deep dive into National Electrical Code (NEC® 2020) standards as well as other best practices that pertain to designing safe and efficient grid-direct PV systems. PV202 focuses on residential and commercial-scale […]

PV systems with energy storage are a rapidly growing segment of the industry. This course builds a foundation for understanding many battery-based applications, in which the complexity far exceeds that of a grid­-direct PV system. Load analysis is addressed along with other critical design criteria such as battery bank design, equipment options, and electrical integration […]

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) may affect your travel plans, please click here to read SEI’s response plan and current information regarding registrations and cancellations.   PV systems with energy storage are a rapidly growing segment of the industry. This course builds a foundation for understanding many battery-based applications, in which the complexity far exceeds that of a […]

There are many opportunities for different careers in the residential PV industry, including the business and sales side. Addressing topics from the NABCEP PV Technical Sales job task analysis, PVOL206 focuses on important technical considerations for PV sales professionals, including financial analysis and system financing. Through insightful presentations and instruction from experts working in the field, the course covers […]

Safely install, test, and commission battery-based PV systems in this solar training workshop. Lab stations are comprised of both stand-alone and grid-tied with battery back-up systems, and include both AC and DC coupled systems. Integrating generator back-up will also be covered. Participants will concentrate on battery safety, wiring, and maintenance, and will wire balance of […]

Multimode systems are complex energy storage systems that can operate in utility interactive or island mode – and the market for these systems is experiencing exponential growth. Whether providing backup power when the grid is down, operating in self consumption mode, or reducing peak demand charges, there are numerous use cases for PV systems with […]

Multimode systems are complex energy storage systems that can operate in utility interactive or island mode – and the market for these systems is experiencing exponential growth. Whether providing backup power when the grid is down, operating in self consumption mode, or reducing peak demand charges, there are numerous use cases for PV systems with […]

The PV industry began with off-grid systems, and with so many new applications for stand­-alone power, equipment advancements and cost reductions, the energy storage sector is growing like never before. This advanced course covers detailed load analysis, charge controllers, PV array sizing, stand-­alone inverters, as well as numerous design examples that address the wide-ranging specifics […]

The PV industry began with off-grid systems, and with so many new applications for stand­-alone power, equipment advancements and cost reductions, the energy storage sector is growing like never before. This advanced course covers detailed load analysis, charge controllers, PV array sizing, stand-­alone inverters, as well as numerous design examples that address the wide-ranging specifics […]

As more and more PV systems come online, the operations and maintenance (O&M) field is rapidly expanding. This course trains PV technicians to safely and effectively perform O&M tasks, including inspections, commissioning, performance verification, and troubleshooting. Students will become familiar with a wide range of advanced analytical tools, meters, and techniques – such as insulation […]

Students in this class will learn the theory behind and gain hands-on experience with a wide range of state-of-the-art analytical tools. The class will focus on PV system operations and maintenance, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting techniques using tools such as the IV Curve Tracer, Insulation Resistance Tester, Thermal Camera, Multimeter, and Clamp-On Meter.   Prerequisites: Before […]

Este es un curso fundamental para cualquier persona que quiera iniciar una carrera en energía fotovoltaica (FV) y/o comprender los pormenores de la generación de electricidad con base en el efecto fotoeléctrico. La plataforma del curso FV101 le permitirá continuar desarrollándose en áreas como: diseño, inspección, instalación, mantenimiento, ventas técnicas y soporte técnico; todo basado […]

Este curso ofrecido por instructoras y organizado especialmente para mujeres, ofrece un entorno de aprendizaje único para el desarrollo de tu carrera en la industria solar. Además de poner en práctica todo lo aprendido sobre el diseño y la instalación de sistemas FV, podrás establecer contactos con otras mujeres que tengan tus mismos intereses y […]

¡Esta es la capacitación de instalación de sistemas FV interactivos directos más completa! Nuestro taller FV201L, de 5 días, ofrece experiencia práctica en instalación de sistemas FV interactivos directos (sin baterías) en operación, en nuestras instalaciones de capacitación de clase mundial en Colorado, EE.UU. Características como: máximo ocho estudiantes por instructor y un campus lleno […]

En este curso se estudian los detalles de ingeniería y diseño avanzados para el diseño eléctrico y la instalación de sistemas FV con recomendaciones de prácticas más utilizadas por profesionales en la industria. Existen muchos códigos eléctricos en países de habla hispana; este curso se basa en el que a la fecha es el más […]

Este curso le proporcionará al estudiante una comprensión de los conceptos fundamentales necesarios para trabajar de forma segura en sistemas FV basados en baterías; estos incluyen los sistemas FV aislados (o autónomos) y los sistemas FV conectados a la red con respaldo de baterías. Se estudia el propósito, las aplicaciones y los criterios de diseño […]

Esta clase de laboratorio de cinco días es una gran oportunidad para obtener experiencia práctica en una amplia gama de componentes en sistemas fotovoltaicos (FV) basados en baterías. Esta capacitación práctica se brinda en nuestras instalaciones de clase mundial en Colorado, EE.UU. El trabajo es realizado en grupos pequeños con instructores experimentados en sistemas FV […]

SEI’s Free Online Course Welcome to the world of renewable energy!  RE100 is a free course that covers the basics of renewable energy, and is a great introduction for those new to the field, those who are looking to make a career change, or those who just want to learn more about energy from the […]

Free Online Math Course! If it has been years since you’ve had to do any math calculations then this free course is for you!  We’ll review many of the fundamental math skills you’ll need to be successful in the solar industry. Along with video presentations the course includes several ungraded practice calculations. Join Will White, […]

¡CURSO GRATUITO! Las fuentes de energía renovable están en todo nuestro alrededor: agua, viento, sol… cada día más personas las utilizan como parte de su vida diaria. Las utilizamos para calentar nuestros hogares en épocas frías, para operar nuestros electrodomésticos, ducharnos con agua caliente, irrigar campos con agua para agricultura, etc. Hay amplio espacio para […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  3 hours (Certifications and Recertifications). This solar-plus-storage course will cover the fire and building codes (I-Codes: IRC, IFC & IBC along with the  NFPA 1 and NFPA 855 Standards) installation requirements, and product safety standards (UL 9540) for energy storage systems (ESS). The course is intended for electrical contractors, solar installers, building officials, engineers, and […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  3 hours (Certifications and Recertifications) This solar-plus-storage course will cover the current National Electrical Code (NEC) 2023 and 2020 requirements for photovoltaic (PV) systems that integrate energy storage systems (ESS). This course is intended for electrical contractors, solar installers, building officials, engineers, and designers who are already familiar with grid-interactive systems, but want […]

NABCEP 8 horas (Certificaciones y Recertificaciones) ¿Tienes curiosidad por saber cómo se diseñan los sistemas solares a gran escala? Este curso de nivel avanzado profundiza en el proceso de diseño y las consideraciones a tener en cuenta en los sistemas FV interconectados a la red a escala de MegaWatts, centrándose en las instalaciones en el […]

NABCEP CE Hours: 8 hours (Certifications and Recertifications This advanced course provides an in-depth look into the design process and considerations for grid-connected megawatt-scale PV systems, with an emphasis on ground-mounted systems. The course will discuss the design process from pre-project planning to best practices in equipment selection, installation, quality control, and design strategies specific […]

NABCEP CE Hours: 4.5 hours (Certifications and Recertifications) As solar installations increase in complexity, it’s vital that installers and designers understand the latest National Electrical Code (NEC®) requirements, having been adopted in all 50 United States as well as many other nations. The 2023 edition builds on a continually-evolving body of work, covering design and […]

NABCEP CE Hours: 4 hours ( Certifications and Recertifications): Electric Vehicles (EV) and the equipment that charges them are not new concepts. Both EV and Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment (EVCE)  have been in development since the late 1800’s and commercially available as early as the 1920’s in the US. What has changed, is the predicted mass adoption of […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  2 hours (Certifications and Recertifications) This course covers National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855 and UL9540 standards as they relate to design and installation considerations, as well as their intersection with the International Fire Code (IFC), International Residential Code (IRC)and NFPA 1 Fire Code. Overview of applicable fire codes Why fire codes […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  2 hours (Certifications and Recertifications) This course covers important solar-plus-storage design and installation requirements for the most recent iterations of the National Electrical Code (NEC 2017 and 2020). The course is intended for industry professionals who are already familiar  with grid-interactive systems but want to understand NEC requirements specific to solar-plus-storage systems as […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  1.5 hours (Certifications and Recertifications)Have you read your warranty? Do you know the difference between a workpersonship and performance warranty? If you don’t spend your free time reading warranty legalese, then join us for this short course where we’ll look at common warranty terms and exceptions. We’ll dive into details specific to PV modules, […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  2 hours (Certifications and Recertificationss) What does a diode do? And why should you care? Leaving the physics aside for the most part, this short course explores what diodes do; how they can be used to model an equivalent PV circuit; when and how bypass diodes operate in PV modules and circuits; and […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  4 hours (Certifications and Recertifications). Recent developments in lithium-ion battery technology have seen many installers shifting from lead-acid batteries, the go-to battery chemistry for decades, to lithium-ion chemistries. Customers are also starting to inquire more about lithium-ion storage technologies.   Further NABCEP hours information found under Certification section below.

NABCEP CE Hours:  1.5 hours (Certifications and Recertifications). This 90 minute course will be unique in your solar education, whether you are a novice or a 10 year veteran. We explain in detail, but without crazy equations, the actual quantum physics of how a solar cell works and how the IV curve gets its shape. Sounds intimidating?- don’t […]

NABCEP CE Horas:  8 horas (Certificaciones y Recertificaciones). Los peligros asociados con los sistemas de almacenamiento de energía electroquímica varían significativamente entre las diferentes químicas de los acumuladores disponibles actualmente en el mercado, e incluyen: quemaduras químicas, humos peligrosos, descargas eléctricas, explosiones e incendios. Los compuestos químicos comunes de las baterías, como ácido-plomo, ión-litio y […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  8 hours (Certifications and Recertifications).  The hazards associated with electrochemical energy storage systems vary significantly across different storage chemistries available on the market today, and include chemical burns, hazardous fumes, electric shock, explosion, and fire. Further NABCEP hours information found under Certification section below.  

NABCEP CE Hours:  4 hours (Certifications and Recertifications). In this continuing education course we’ll discuss the intersection of thermography and drones. The practice of thermography is a very safe and non-destructive test for use in all electrical applications. Infrared (IR) cameras are used to detect differences in radiation (heat) which can inform the user of various conditions […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  8 hours (Certifications and Recertifications) The National Electrical Code® drives industry-wide best practices as well as product development cycles of manufacturers, so whether you’re an installer, designer, manufacturer, engineer, developer, or building official, it’s critical to stay on top of the game. This course walks through the 2020 NEC® focusing on Chapters 6 and Chapter […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  8 hours (Certifications and Recertifications).  Large ground-mounted PV installations present unique hazards requiring specialized safety training, including DC circuits operating at up to 1500 volts and thousands of amps, AC circuits up to 690 volts, and hazards associated with trenching and the use of heavy machinery.  This 8-hr online on-demand course covers site hazards and […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  4 hours (Certifications and Recertifications).  Whether providing a production guarantee, optimizing system design, or verifying that system performance meets expectations, PVsyst software is the main tool the PV industry turns to.  Further NABCEP hours information found under Certification section below.

NABCEP CE Hours:  12 hours (Certifications and Recertifications).  This on-demand course covers key safety topics associated with residential and commercial roof-mounted PV installations- including ladder and lift safety, fall protection, safe rooftop working practices, and solar electrical safety. Learn steps to identify and control installation hazards, making workers both safer and more efficient on the job site.

NABCEP CE Hours:  6 hours (Certifications and Recertifications). The National Electrical Code® drives industry-wide best practices as well as product development cycles of PV component manufacturers, so whether you’re an installer, designer, manufacturer, engineer, or building official, it’s critical to stay on top of the game. This short course walks through the 2017 NEC® from Chapter 1 […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  24 hours (Certifications and Recertifications). In this course we will establish fundamental SketchUp modeling methods and techniques for creating a 3-dimensional realistic residential roof and designing photovoltaic (PV) module layouts to go on the roof. We will be incorporating roof face setbacks and pathways to meet code requirements and to satisfy good design practices. […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  2 hours (Certifications and Recertifications). There are many things to consider when sizing and designing an off-grid PV system. In this course, we’ll provide a high-level overview, which will primarily focus on DC coupled off-grid systems. We’ll discuss the different components in an off-grid system, and look at different design parameters used when sizing […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  1 hour (Certifications and Recertifications). Visiting a site and gathering key electrical and structural information is an important step in designing a code-compliant PV system. In this Continuing Education class, students will learn the basic information required to gather from a proposed site.  Whether a small residential grid-direct system or a large commercial PV […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  3.5 hours (Certifications and Recertifications). Estimating the production of PV systems is critical for their success. Modeling is required for any sort of financial calculations, as well as for back-testing system performance.  Furthermore, different system design architectures and equipment choices can easily be simulated and compared, which can lead to more efficient and better […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  3 hours (Certifications and Recertifications). The National Electrical Code® drives industry-wide best practices as well as product development cycles of PV component manufacturers, so whether you’re an installer, designer, manufacturer, engineer, or building official, it’s critical to understand the changes in each code cycle.  This on-demand training addresses significant changes in the 2014 Code […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  2 hours (Certifications and Recertifications). (Based on 2018 I-codes).  There are several International codes (I-codes) which govern the safe installation of PV systems, in addition to the more commonly-referenced electrical codes (such as the NEC®). The building codes provide guidance on how to attach PV systems to rooftops to ensure safety for all involved.  […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  2 hours (Certifications and Recertifications). This on-demand training provides an overview of how roofs function and will introduce considerations specific for roof-mounted PV systems. Designers and installers will learn how to integrate PV arrays with roof systems. Drainage, wind resistance, fire resistance, loads, thermal movement, maintenance, and safety will be discussed thoroughly. The goal […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  2 hours (Certifications and Recertifications). Veteran SEI instructor Ken Gardner shares lessons learned from on-the-job experience and best practices compiled from a variety of industry leaders over the years. This two-hour presentation covers: tools used in the solar industry; residential and commercial solar installation examples; transformerless inverter installations; off-grid and grid-tie with battery backup […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  3 hours (Certifications and Recertifications). (per 2011 NEC®).  PV system conductors operate in extreme environments – fortunately the 2011 NEC brought much needed clarity to wire sizing for PV systems. This online on-demand training provides an in-depth look at the step-by-step process to meet ampacity and voltage drop requirements for all circuits in grid-direct […]

NABCEP CE Hours:  3 hours (Certifications and Recertifications).  This online solar training on-demand training provides a professional training opportunity targeted to a highly technical audience seeking 2011 National Electric Code updates and how they affect the solar professional and PV system installation and design. Further NABCEP hours information found under Certification section below.