Basic Requirements
To become certified and maintain certification, the applicant must minimally:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Meet prerequisites of related experience and/or education (NABCEP PV Installer Certification eligibility requirements)
- Complete an application to sit for the Solar PV Installer Certification exam and document all requirements (you may wish to complete the online application)
- Sign and agree to uphold a code of ethics
- Pay application and exam fee
- Pass a written exam
- Complete continuing education and installation requirements within the recertification timeframe
Education, Training and Experience Prerequisites
There are several ways that you may qualify to sit for the certification examination. NABCEP recognizes that professionals in the field of renewable and sustainable energy and energy efficient technologies receive their training and work experiences in a variety of ways. Therefore each requirement to qualify for the exam stipulates specific training and/or experience. The NABCEP Application Review Committee will review each application to determine compliance with eligibility criteria. Compliance with the requirements of one of the Qualifying Categories must be documented.
To download the 2012 eligibility requirements, click here.