Green Courses

Faultless Solar (32 hour course)(2020 Code Edition)

This course combines two of WECA’s popular 16-hour courses, “Faultless” and “Solar Power for Electricians,” into one convenient 32-hour package. Learn about how to coordinate information in specific NEC articles, so you can properly select and install the correct electrical circuit components and conductors needed for different load and circuit configurations. Then, build on that knowledge as you learn about photovoltaic systems, both residential and commercial, and their safe installation in compliance with the National Electrical Code.
	From Date Through Date  Location   Schedule   Class Details and Schedule  Sign-up Online Self-Paced Online Classes Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type       Sunday 01/01/2006 Assignment Due Faultless Final Exam   Monday 01/02/2006 Assignment Due Solar Power Final Exam Standard tuition is $269.00.
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Solar Power for Electricians (16 Hour Course)(2020 NEC Edition)

In Solar Power for Electricians, you'll learn about photovoltaic systems, both residential and commercial, and their safe installation in compliance with the National Electrical Code.
	From Date Through Date  Location   Schedule   Class Details and Schedule  Sign-up Online Self-Paced Online Classes Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type     Standard tuition is $199.00.
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Perfect Solar Installations (32 Hour Course)(2020 Code)

This 32-hour course will take you on a visual and informational journey through Article 690 and PV array wiring methods from crimping solar connectors to where to mount inverters. The course covers basic installation techniques for solar electrical equipment and a NEC code study of PV arrays.
	From Date Through Date  Location   Schedule   Class Details and Schedule  Sign-up Online Self-Paced Online Classes Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type     Standard tuition is $269.00.
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Understanding 2020 NEC Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems (Online 24 Hour Course)

This 24-hour course is based on the 2020 edition of Mike Holt’s Illustrated Guide to Understanding NEC Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems course.
	From Date Through Date  Location   Schedule   Class Details and Schedule  Sign-up Online Self-Paced Online Classes Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type     Standard tuition is $299.00.
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PVOL101: Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct)(60 Hour Course)

This scheduled self-paced instructor-led course from WECA education partner Solar Energy International is for students who want to learn the fundamentals and gain a solid understanding of various components, system architectures, and applications for PV systems. Successful completion of this course results in State of California Journeyman Continuing Education or Electrician Trainee hours, and also counts as one of the two courses required to qualify students to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate Exam. (Solar Energy International highly recommends completion of their free, online RE100 Introduction to Renewable Energy course before enrolling in PVOL101.)
	From Date Through Date  Location   Schedule   Class Details and Schedule  Sign-up Online 11/04/2024 12/15/2024 Online Classes Class Schedule Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type     Standard tuition is $895.00. Enroll by Monday, November 04 to avoid late fees. 01/13/2025 02/23/2025 Online Classes Class Schedule Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type     Standard tuition is $995.00. Enroll by Monday, January 13 to avoid late fees.
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PVOL202: Advanced PV System Design and the NEC (Grid-Direct) (60 Hour Course)

This scheduled self-paced instructor-led course from WECA education partner Solar Energy International is for students who want to take a deep dive into National Electrical Code 2020 standards as well as other best practices that pertain to designing grid-direct PV systems. (Prerequisite: Completion of PVOL101)
	From Date Through Date  Location   Schedule   Class Details and Schedule  Sign-up Online 11/04/2024 12/15/2024 Live Webcast Class Schedule Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type     Standard tuition is $895.00. Enroll by Monday, November 04 to avoid late fees. 01/13/2025 02/23/2025 Online Classes Class Schedule Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type     Standard tuition is $995.00. Enroll by Monday, January 13 to avoid late fees.
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PVOL203: PV System Fundamentals (Battery-Based) (40 Hour Course)

This scheduled self-paced instructor-led course from WECA education partner Solar Energy International is for students who want to focus on the fundamentals of battery-based PV systems. Components such as batteries, charge controllers, and battery-based inverters are covered in detail, along with safety and maintenance considerations unique to battery-based systems, load analysis, battery bank configuration, and the electrical integration of the system. ( Before participating in the PVOL203 course, students are required to complete PVOL101, an equivalent course from another organization, or demonstrate field experience and pass a placement quiz. Please contact sei@solarenergy.org if you feel you are qualified to skip the prerequisite for PVOL203; they will notify WECA of your equivalency if granted.)
	From Date Through Date  Location   Schedule   Class Details and Schedule  Sign-up Online 11/04/2024 12/15/2024 Online Classes Class Schedule Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type     Standard tuition is $695.00. Enroll by Monday, November 04 to avoid late fees. 01/13/2025 02/23/2025 Online Classes Class Schedule Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type     Standard tuition is $795.00. Enroll by Monday, January 13 to avoid late fees.
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PVOL350: Tools and Techniques for Operations and Maintenance (40 Hour Course)

This scheduled self-paced instructor-led course from WECA education partner Solar Energy International is an advanced online training targeted towards solar professionals who want to take their technical skills to the next level. This course is geared towards training PV technicians to safely and effectively perform operations and maintenance (O&M) tasks including inspections, commissioning, performance verification, and troubleshooting. (Before participating in the PVOL350 course, students are required to complete PVOL101, AND PVOL202)
	From Date Through Date  Location   Schedule   Class Details and Schedule  Sign-up Online 01/13/2025 02/23/2025 Online Classes Class Schedule Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type     Standard tuition is $795.00. Enroll by Monday, January 13 to avoid late fees.
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FVOL101: Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct) Spanish (60 Hour Course)

Este es un curso fundamental para cualquier persona que quiera iniciar una carrera en energía fotovoltaica (FV) y/o comprender los pormenores de la generación de electricidad con base en el efecto fotoeléctrico. La plataforma del curso FV101 le permitirá continuar desarrollándose en áreas como: diseño, inspección, instalación, mantenimiento, ventas técnicas y soporte técnico; todo basado en los más rigurosos códigos eléctricos y en prácticas recomendadas por profesionales con décadas de trayectoria en la industria. (Solar Energy International recomienda enfáticamente que se complete su curso gratuito en línea, RE100 Introducción a la energía removable antes de inscribirse en el FVOL101.)
	From Date Through Date  Location   Schedule   Class Details and Schedule  Sign-up Online 11/04/2024 12/15/2024 Online Classes Class Schedule Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type     Standard tuition is $595.00. Enroll by Monday, November 04 to avoid late fees. 01/13/2025 02/23/2025 Online Classes Class Schedule Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type     Standard tuition is $695.00. Enroll by Monday, January 13 to avoid late fees.
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FVOL202: Advanced PV System Design and the NEC (Grid-Direct) Spanish (60 Hour Course)

Sumérjase en los detalles avanzados de diseño y buenas prácticas relacionadas con sistemas fotovoltaicos (FV). Con un enfoque altamente técnico, este curso se diseñó para apoyar a diseñadores, instaladores, inspectores e ingenieros que quieren entender los detalles intrínsecos del diseño de sistemas FV, y los requerimientos para instalarlos correctamente. El curso ofrece una mirada profunda a los estándares del Código Eléctrico Nacional (NEC® 2014), así como a prácticas recomendadas de la industria de sistemas FV interactivos con la red. (Prerequisitos: FV101)
	From Date Through Date  Location   Schedule   Class Details and Schedule  Sign-up Online 11/04/2024 12/15/2024 Online Classes Class Schedule Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type     Standard tuition is $645.00. Enroll by Monday, November 04 to avoid late fees. 02/24/2025 04/06/2025 Online Classes Class Schedule Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type     Standard tuition is $745.00. Enroll by Monday, February 24 to avoid late fees.
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FVOL203: PV System Fundamentals (Battery-Based) Spanish (40 Hour Course)

Este curso le proporcionará al estudiante una comprensión de los conceptos fundamentales necesarios para trabajar de forma segura en sistemas FV basados en baterías; estos incluyen los sistemas FV aislados (o autónomos) y los sistemas FV conectados a la red con respaldo de baterías. Se estudia el propósito, las aplicaciones y los criterios de diseño requeridos para los diferentes componentes que se deben seleccionar e integrar como: controladores de carga, baterías, arreglo FV e inversores basados en baterías (sumamente distintos a los inversores conectados a la red). La información en este curso le proveerá una comprensión teórica de los sistemas FV basados en baterías que podrá aplicar en instalaciones reales y aplicaciones prácticas. (Prerequisitos: FV101)
	From Date Through Date  Location   Schedule   Class Details and Schedule  Sign-up Online 01/13/2025 02/23/2025 Online Classes Class Schedule Class Details and Schedule Enroll Now!     Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type     Standard tuition is $545.00. Enroll by Monday, January 13 to avoid late fees.
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