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Solar energy adoption worldwide is rising as more and more as homes and business realize the benefits of installing solar panels to capture clean abundant energy from the sun. With the increased interest in solar energy technology the need for education for solar energy contractors and installers has risen. Get the education on solar energy to make a responsible decision to hire a contractor or install your own solar panels. The online courses offered below offer training on how solar energy works, the difference between solar thermal systems and solar photovoltaic and zoning considerations.
Solar Energy
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Achieving Solar - An Introductory Guide to Solar Energy
Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED5021
In this online six-module course, you will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of U.S. energy consumption and a detailed primer on today's solar energy applications. The difference between solar thermal systems and solar photovoltaic (PV) applications and technologies will be clarified. Climate, geographic, siting, and zoning considerations will be discussed. Finally, you will learn with this solar energy course how to locate a solar panel contractor, and how solar can add value to a structure.
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Choosing a Renewable Energy Installer
Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED5020
Once you've made the decision to install either a solar or wind renewable energy system, what are the important questions to ask potential installers? This online class helps you locate installers, and covers important considerations and characteristics to look for. Also, we cover installation considerations, including what you can do to help. Student has access for 30 days but may complete the course sooner.
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Fundamentals of Solar Hot Water Heating
ProTrain Online Course Code: PRO1005
This online course concentrates on the basics of installing code compliant solar hot water systems.
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Home Energy Fundamentals
Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED5001
Learn the fundamentals of how your home uses energy, and how to reduce your energy consumption. Methods of making your home more energy efficient will be covered, and you will gain an understanding of the basic types of renewable energy available. Student has access for 60 days but may complete the course sooner.
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Solar Panel Design & Installation (Photovoltaic System)
ProTrain Online Course Code: PRO1009
This online course will provide the student technician with the fundamental knowledge of photovoltaic system design and installation.
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