NABCEP does not offer training directly nor does it endorse any specific programs. NABCEP does maintain a list of registered providers of our Entry Level Photovoltaic Exam here. The Entry Level PV Program is designed for individuals wanting to get involved in the solar electric industry. Currently there are over 110 training organizations that are registered to provide the Entry Level PV Exam. To learn more please select the following link: NABCEP’s Entry Level Program.
Another excellent resource for learning about training programs is the Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s (IREC) on-line course catalog located at http://www.irecusa.org/courseCatalog.php. IREC’s catalog lists over 170 renewable energy courses offered by 31 organizations.
Book Suggestions
There are many excellent publications about solar and we do not have the space or resources to list them all, below are a sampling of some of the most widely used solar electric training texts.
Photovoltaics Design and Installation Manual by Solar Energy International. Order from the publisher, www.newsociety.com
Photovoltaic Systems – An American Technical Publishers, Inc. publication in partnership with NJATC. Order from American Technical Publishers, Inc. Homewood, Illinois 60430 www.go2atp.com (This book is geared more toward the electrical journeyman apprentice)
Helpful Websites
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/home (industry news and info)
http://www.acore.org/
http://www.nrel.gov/ncpv/
http://www.ases.org/
http://www.eere.energy.gov/
http://www.dsireusa.org/ (State rebate and job growth info)
http://www.ispq.org/enter.htm
http://www.nyserda.org/ ( New York )
http://www.calseia.org/ ( California )
http://www.re-focus.net/
http://www.solarelectricpower.org/
http://www.sandia.gov/pv/docs/DOC/Order%20Form.doc