CEEB 154V - Designing Photovoltaic Systems Micro-Credential
Course Description
This Micro-Credential provides the students with the ability to design PV Arrays. The Micro-Credential teaches the information required for the NABCEP PV Design Specialist. This includes how to: review customer expectations (location, aesthetics, electric load assessment, performance requirements, etc.); understand project criterion (codes, standards, plans and specifications, permitting, etc.); assess a project site (location, site exposure, shading analysis, roof surfaces and structures, wind exposure, electrical services, construction staging, service connections, etc.); configure mechanical design (PV Performance, racking systems, fasteners, structures, snow and seismic loads, module orientation, module characteristics, storage system placement, etc.); configure electrical design (Inverter selection, interconnections, disconnection, grounding, rapid shutdown, battery technologies, storage sizing, etc.). This Micro-Credential also covers North American electrical codes.
Course Outline
What to expect:
- You will have 8 three-hour online synchronous and interactive lectures (two per week), which you will join live.
- You will need internet access and a computer with speakers and microphone to participate.
- Lectures will be recorded for your subsequent review.
- You will complete short online assignments to improve your understanding of content.
- Course materials you need will be provided digitally online.
- As an additional resource, it is recommended that you purchase a copy of Solar Photovoltaics Basics: A student Guide for the NABCEP PV Associate Exam, by Sean Whyte
- Depending on COVID restrictions, students may obtain some hands-on experience with solar components, and a site visit.
Successful Completion:
Students will be assessed and are required to obtain an overall grade of at least 70%. Students are encouraged to work with their instructor during posted office hours if additional help is needed. Students will receive a micro-credential certificate upon successfully completing the course.
Learner Outcomes
Prerequisites
Students should have completed CEEB 152V – Photovoltaics, taken a **similar course elsewhere, or already have their NABCEP PV Associate credential.
**Check with ASCEEB program coordinator, Ross Lyle lyle@camosun.ca, if you have taken a similar course to CEEB 152V and would like to enroll in CEEB 154V.
Course Details
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