March 23, 2016
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center

To register for a Basic Photovoltaics Course head to MREA’s course schedule page at www.midwestrenew.org/courses.

Course Description
This eight-hour course uses a series of presentations, examples, tools and calculators, assignments, and hands-on activities to teach the basics of solar electric systems. Participants will learn how photovoltaic (PV) systems work, diagram the four PV system types, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of each system type, define the solar window, make energy efficiency recommendations, estimate system loads, and understand the basics of PV site assessment.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define photovoltaics
• Explain how photovoltaic systems work
• Diagram the four system types
• Describe and identify components of a photovoltaic system
• Identify the best application and limitations of each system type
• Define the solar window
• Use Ohm’s Law
• Read an electric utility bill
• Estimate electrical loads
• Make energy efficiency recommendations
• Identify PV mounting types
• Explain the basics of a PV site assessment
• Calculate system costs
• Describe financial incentives for PV

Recognized CECs for Licensed Professionals

• 6.0 credit hours for IA DPS – Licensed Master Electricians
• 6.0 credit hours for IA DPS – Journeyman Electricians
• 7.5 credit hours for WI DSPS – Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification
• 7.5 credit hours for WI DSPS – Commercial Electrical Inspectors
• 7.5 credit hours for WI DSPS – Industrial Journeyman Electricians
• 7.5 credit hours for WI DSPS – Journeyman and Master Electricians
• 7.5 credit hours for WI DSPS – Registered Electricians
• 7.5 credit hours for WI DSPS – Residential Journeyman and Master Electricians
• 7.5 credit hours for WI DSPS – UDC-Electrical Inspectors

Course Instructor
Jack O’Donohue – Account Executive, Soligent Distribution
– NABCEP Certified PV Installer
– NABCEP Certified PV Technical Sales Professional
– MREA Certified PV and Solar Thermal Site Assessor
– ISPQ Certified Photovoltaic Instructor

Required Course Materials
Pen or pencil, notebook
Calculator
Lunch

Suggested Materials
Text: Power from the Sun

Prerequisites
None

Location
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
7725 Kirkwood Boulevard SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
(319-848-8700) or (877-751-5111)

Price
Non MREA Member Price: $110
MREA Member Price: $90