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Solar PV Courses

 

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) [Grid-Tied] Systems Installation Course

 

 

Course Objective
Solar PV installers have become highly sought after because of the financial incentives put in place for customers of all sorts who have PV installed. Renewable energy technologies are no longer about “being green” it’s about financial return and energy security.

In order for them to access these incentives they need to use an accredited installer through the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The MCS is an independent scheme that certifies products and installers in accordance with consistent standards. You can join the scheme through several different operators such as NAPIT, Elecsa or NICEIC

The good news is that as an electrician you already have most of the skills and qualifications needed to install the systems  all you need is to  “top-up” your knowledge and training records. This course, in conjunction with Work at Height and your electrical background, meet the training requirements set out in the MCS Standard for PV installers.

•  “Clean Energy Cash Back” incentives of up to 41.3p/kWh generated (even if it is used on-site) are available, making microgeneration systems pay for themselves much, much faster. Customers can typically expect an 8-10% return on their investment.

• Commercial businesses can get 0% interest loans from the Carbon Trust for energy saving equipment, which in many cases the energy savings and “Clean Energy Cash Back” will cover the loan repayments.

Course Outline:

Covers everything a budding MCS PV installer needs:

• Solar resource assessment (inc. SAP calcs.) 
• G83/1 Grid connection requirements
• AC & DC electrical theory & practical for PV  
• Basic roofing structures & integrity issues
• Hands-on PV Panel Mounting
• Mechanical installation of roof fixings
• Setting to work/commissioning    
• System testing
• Paperwork and test forms
• Financial incentives, payback + much more

Certification: ECO Certification       

Duration: 3 Days including theory, practical and assessment.

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire & Mitcham, Surrey.

Price: £595 +VAT (Course price includes examination entry fees, lunch and refreshments)

 

Interested? You might also like: Work at Height for Solar Installers and Wind Turbine Installation

 

Entry Requirements: Electrical experience at least to Domestic Installer (Part P) standard. Other academic qualifications may be accepted, but please note this is an installation training course not a PV theory course. Those without any qualifications, but suitable experience may be eligible.