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Online Advanced Solar Training: Maintaining & Troubleshooting PV Systems

Solar PV Training Online: PV 223 Solar PV Maintenance and Troubleshooting

PV223 – PV Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Six (9) advanced credit hours – ONLINE & SELF-PACED – $245.00

Provides 9 design and configuration credits for NABCEP Certification and Recertification

Maintenance and troubleshooting of commercial and residential solar PV systems are rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing segments of the solar PV industry, and more professionals with troubleshooting skills are needed.

This course covers aspects of start-up procedures, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance requirements for residential, commercial and battery-based PV systems.

Completion of Solairgen training courses will provide the individual with an expanded knowledge and understanding of the construction trade. These courses are supplemental and not primary to become a licensed professional construction contractor.

Complete the lessons at your own pace as your work and family schedule allows with 24 hour/7 days a week access. Once enrolled you have 52 weeks to complete the course. 

Course Outline:

   1.  General PV System and Inverter Failure modes

    • PV System Performance Loss and Failure Risk Assessment
      • Categories of failure probability
    • Interactive Inverter Failure and Fatigue
    • Identifying failures with monitoring equipment
    • Predicting PV System Performance

   

   2.  Conductor Circuit Failure Causes

    • PV source and output circuit conductor failures
      • Hierarchy of troubleshooting circuits
      • Circuit conductor ground faults
      • Arc-faults from faulty connections and terminations
    • PV Array DC Grounding Failures
      • Grounding conductors
      • Grounding electrode system

   3.  PV Module Failure Modes

    • PV Module Degradation Scenarios (safety & performance)
      • Bypass diodes, LID, Micro-racks, Delamination, Burned solder joints, Broken module glass, PID, and Soiling
    • Testing modules to create an IV curve
    • Locating problems with an InfraRed (IR) camera

   

   4.  Energy Storage Reliability Issues

    • Energy storage system types
    • Causes for component or system failure
      • System design errors
      • Installation errors
      • Equipment programing conflicts or errors
      • Neglected maintenance and Component aging
    • Testing all battery types

Call for more information about this course: 706-867-0678 or 800-262-7560

A strong foundation of PV system knowledge or experience is necessary prior to enrolling in this course. A Solairgen Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of this class.

Internet access is required to participate in online training.