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.
- An excellent resource for learning about training programs is the Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s (IREC). Their website is full of resources for trainers and students alike. In regards to training, please click below to find the latest news about states and industry building a strong and qualified renewable energy workforce and a list of training providers and University courses:
- The April/May 2010 issue of Home Power Magazine featured an article entitled “Charting your Solar Career” which provides a thorough insight on how to get started in the solar PV Industry and provides a list of schools around the country which offer PV training.
Please click her for more details on the training programs in the Home Power article
- With so many training programs available, how can you know which one to choose? NABCEP has a brochure for you, co-sponsored by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council(IREC) and the Solar Electric Industries Association (SEIA), entitled:
” Selecting a Renewable Energy Training Program”
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.
This book can be ordered from the author, Jim Dunlop, a leading authority on Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems for 25 years and a NABCEP Board Member at www.jimdunlopsolar.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