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Beginning Photovoltaic Systems - ESS 30 |
Instructor: Steve Geiger
Phone: 916-660-8288 x4212
Email: sgeiger@sierracollege.edu
Hours: 108 (54 lecture, 54 laboratory)
Course
Description: Introduction to photovoltaic concepts, applications, and the solar
energy industry. Includes basics of electricity, load estimation, energy
efficiency, solar site surveying, photovoltaic system components, sizing,
financial analysis, design, installation concepts, and maintenance. This course
taken with ESS 32 prepares students to sit for the NABCEP PV Entry Level
Certificate of Knowledge exam.
Sierra College Solar Energy Technology Program (Learn more about this Award Winning Program)
Sierra College Career & Technical Education (CTE) (Visit to learn more about CTE Programs, Employment/Jobs, and more)
For This Class:
Catalog Description and Meeting Dates
Homework:
How to do Informational Interviews
Load Analysis Sheet - for Kill-A-Watt
Take Home Quiz - Loads, Watt Hours
Student Term Project:
Student Term Project -
Residential Photovoltaic System Design Project
Solmetric
Data Report - To Use for Student Project
Home Energy Audit
Sites
Energy Production Calculators/Software
Solar System Components/Calculators
Sample Jurisdiction Submission Requirements - City of Roseville
Study Guides:
Study_Guide_for_Midterm - Chp 1-8
Study_Guide_for_Final - Chp 9-15
How to Take Multiple Choice Tests
PowerPoints:
PV Modules
Inverters
Mounts
& Rails
Electricity Basics:
Basic Electrical Theory
Watts Definitions
Using Watts Law
The Power Pyramid
How
to Calculate Electric Costs
Design Loads
Appliance Watt
Chart
Kill-A-Watt
Manual
Safety:
Safety - Lethal Shock
Safe Meter Usage
FPA-70E-Compliance-Guide
OSHA
Electrical Safety
OSHA Fall Safety
OSHA Green Job Hazards
OSHA PPE
Assessment
OSHA PPE Guide for Small Business
Hard
Hat Classes
Career Lesson:
Taking Notes
10
Steps - Note Taking
Resume Resources
SOLAR JOB LINKS
Solar Job Resources
Sample
Installer Resume
Cover Letter
Info
Cover Letter
Template
E-Portfolio
Portfolio Sites
Sample
Interview Questions
Sample
Interview Questions to Ask
Doing an
Informational Interview
True Colors - What
is your Personality Profile?
True Colors Personality Test (Link)
DISC Profile
Info (Link)
DISC Basics
Local
Industry Articles
Green Job
Websites
Other Helpful Info:
Solar
Industry Related Links
PV
Magazines, Trade Show Search
PV Industry News Sources (World & Local)
Cal Fire Solar PV Installation Guideline (Link to
)
Basic Tools for
Installers
Sample Three Line Drawing - Enphase
Sun Orientation
Great PV Drawing
Resource: Brooks Engineering
(Link)
Orientation & Pitch Excerpt from - A GUIDE TO PV SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
by the CEC
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