Who it is for:

Technicians and individuals intending to learn how to install, maintain and
repair Solar Photovoltaic equipment.

Design engineers. Architects.

Microgeneration Certification Scheme: participants of this course learn how Solar Panels work and gain a thorough understanding of solar PV systems,
this allows them to apply for registration with an MCS provider.

When:

Edinburgh Napier University: 31 May - 1 June 2013 (50% funded discount)

Solar Expert Pathway Certificate: Participants on this course can also take Solar Water Heating (50% funded) and Electrics for Renewables (50% funded) on adjacent days to achieve the Solar Expert Certificate.

Course content:

Composition of the light.

Photovoltaic effect.

Photovoltaic cells.

Materials.

Daily/ annual energy.

Positioning of the modules.

Photovoltaic Energy.

Photovoltaic Illumination.

Planning and designing a photovoltaic installation.

The electric load.

Costs and evaluation of the economical solutions.

Maintenance and reliability.

Practical solutions.

Typologies and modality of installation.

Integration of the photovoltaic modules in the building structure.

Payback time.

Economical perspectives.

Certificate of Participation provided.

Galileo Master Certificate, Internationally recognised: provided to successful candidates of exam (administrative cost for sitting the exam £45 + VAT)