6 Hr Solar 101
May 19 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A two-day, 3 hour VIRTUAL class
May 19th & 20th, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, EST
ZOOM
Intended audience: Solar/PV/NABCEP Professionals and students
Solar 101 is a basic introduction to solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems, and the industry around them. This 6-hour course is specifically designed for non-technical people employed in an around the solar industry. It is ideal for those in admin, customer service, sales, marketing, team management, and project development, so they can do their jobs more effectively.
Course Topics
- PV growth trends and statistics
- The different solar industries
- Answers to FAQs
- Ownership options
- The economics of PV systems
- Understanding Electrical Terms
- The basics of solar PV
- Net metering
- What PV panels are what they actually do
- System configurations and topologies
- PV panel mounting options
- Performance monitoring systems
- Common workmanship and manufacturer’s warranties
- Site and design considerations
- Hazards and safety
- Permitting and interconnection agreements
- Installation and commissioning
- Maintenance requirements and the most common causes of failure
As you consider joining us for this session think about these things…
- Who are you? Who do you want to be?
- What is your company? Why does it exist…for money…bah, that’s easy…what are you building?
- Why do you work with who you do? Why do you employ the people you do?
Cost
- Standard Registration: $325.00
- Members receive 25% discount
Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 17 students register.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Jeff Gilbert is the President and owner of Azimuth Solar LLC where he provides solar training, consulting and inspection services. He brings over 28 years of experience in solar and holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Jeff owned and operated a solar contracting business, Chesapeake Solar, for eight years starting in 2000. His company was listed on Inc. Magazine’s 500 fastest-growing small companies in 2007, and in 2008 the company was acquired by groSolar, one of the nation’s leading solar energy companies at the time. Jeff has also received both the NABCEP PV Installer certification and NABCEP Solar Thermal Installer Certification from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners.
