Thermal Basics

• Solar Insolation
• Collector Orientation
• Heat Flow
• High, Low, Medium Temperature Collectors
• Solar Collectors Ratings and Certifications
• System Components
• Single and Dual Tank System
• Types and Comparisons of Solar Water Heating Systems
• Introduction to Solar Thermal Applications (Water Heating, Pool Heating, Space Heating)

Photovoltaic Basics

• Cell Conversion of Light to Current
• Cells, Modules, Panels, Arrays
• Solar Insolation
• Siting and Module Orientation
• Effects of Shading
• System Components
• Mono-Crystalline, Poly-Crystalline, & Thin Film Technology
• PTC  & STC Rating
• Grid Tie  & Stand Alone Systems
• Battery

Solar Thermal I - Installation
Scope: Installation of a residential solar water heating system

• Introduction
• Products
•  Freeze Protection
• Overheat Protection
• Air Removal Solar
• Flush Mounting Components
• Rail Mounting Components
• Mounting Hardware Lab - Hands On
• Differential Control Lab – Hands On
• Drainback Reservoirs
• Expansion Tanks
• Solar Thermal Connection Components
• Mounting
• Sealing Pipe Penetrations
• Storage Tanks

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Solar Thermal II – Design
Scope: Advanced knowledge of collector siting and orientation; advanced knowledge of various solar thermal system components and design.  Techniques used in sizing and lay-out of water heating, space heating, and pool heating systems

• Collector Orientation
• Solar Water Heating System Components and Configuration
• Using Collector Ratings as Design Tools
• Piping Lay Out of Single and Dual tank Systems
• Connecting Multiple Tanks in Series and Parallel
• Pump Selection, Sizing, and Configuration
• Determining System Fluid Capacity
• Attaching Solar Collectors to Building Structures
• Balancing Collector Banks
• Solar Space Heating – Sizing and Design (Forced Air, Radiant Floor, Ground Water heat Pumps)
• Heat Load Calculations
• Solar Pool Heating – Sizing and Design
• Solar System Flow Rates vs. Pool Filtration
• Service Scenarios

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Photovoltaic Training
Scope: Advanced knowledge of selection of PV components and system sizing and configuration including inverter string sizing; advanced knowledge of environmental effects on equipment performance in calculating system loss.  Site selection and installation

• Series and Parallel Configuration of Modules and Batteries
• Components, Configuration, and Operation of Stand Alone PV Systems
• The Use of Blocking Diodes
• DC and AC Wire Sizing and Fusing
• Grounding
• Basics Principles of Electricity
• Communications and Data Logging
• Selecting Inverters
• Selecting Charge Controllers
• Site Selection and Effects of Shading and Orientation
• Modules and String Sizing
• Environmental Effects on System Efficiency
• Mounting Arrays
• Installation Practices: Errors and Trouble Shooting

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Sales Training
Scope:  standardize an effective closing technique for residential in home sales.  Review control, communication, need assessment, and closing techniques.  Review various types of lead generation

• Preparation
• Four Facets of Successful Selling
• Control & Expectation Level
• Rapport
• Communication Tips
• Sell Your Way In & Out
• Sell yourself Through Need Assessment
• Outdoor Survey
• Door Knock Presentation

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