By partnering with Van Meter Electric of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Infinite Solar will offer a 3-hour information session, "How to Break into the Iowa Solar Market: A PV Primer for Professionals" October 1st, 2011. Hands-on activities include installing different racking systems, modules, inverters and other equipment on a mobile roof. Completing the course qualifies participating contractors for taking the North American Board of Certified Energy Professionals (NABCEP) certification test. October 24 through 28, Infinite Solar will conduct its "5 Day Solar PV Entry Level Design and Installation" class at Van Meter's facility to offer beginning solar installers a toehold in the solar industry and provide a refresher for more experienced solar installers. The course would also benefit plumbers, HVAC/R professionals, electricians, homebuilders/architects, contractors, engineers or product wholesalers/resellers. Attendees should have basic computer skills, familiarity with equations, fractions and algebra and the ability to safely lift 50 pounds. Solar PV Installation and Design Class expounds upon the fundamentals in design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The course curriculum adheres to the standards set by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. Topics covered in Solar PV Installation and Design Class:
- - Grid-Tied PV System Design & Estimation
- - Rooftop Mounting Installation
- - Ballasted Roof mount installation (Learn more)
- - Pole-mount installation
- - Economic, Financial & Regulatory Considerations
- - Electrical Component Selection and Functions
- - Customer Site Evaluation
Our students get hands-on training on the following equipment:
- - Quick Mount PV Oatey Flashing
- - Pro Solar Railing
- - Unirac Railing
- - Enphase Microinverters with web monitoring Sunny-Boy Inverters
- - Sizing and Troubleshooting
Van Meter Electric is a member of Affiliated Distributors (AD), a proud partner of Infinite Solar and an advocate for renewable energy. AD boasts 1,233 electrical supply divisions across the country. Thirty-four out of 100 of the largest electrical supply houses in the nation are members of AD. The class will be held from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. daily with a break for lunch.