Certificate Completers will be able to
. Discuss and promote the benefits of alternative energy systems.
. Assess, engineer, design, assemble, install and operate photovoltaic energy systems.
. Collect and distribute data generated by alternative energy systems.
Completers will be able to apply credits toward the following programs:
. 104824, Solar Energy Technology
Curriculum
Catalog No. Description Credits
10-660-107 AC 1: Properties
1
10-660-104 DC 1: Introduction
1
10-660-105 DC 2: Circuits
1
10-480-101 Energy-Intro Renew & Sustain
4
10-482-126 Introduction to Solar
4
10-482-125 Photovoltaics-Advanced
3
10-482-120 Photovoltaics-Design & Site
2
Course Descriptions
10-660-107 AC 1: Properties ...introduction to the properties of capacitors and inductors including types and behavior in switching circuits. Inductor basics include a study of magnetic fields. (Prerequisite: 10-660-105, DC 2: Circuits; Corequisite: 10-804-196, Trigonometry w Apps)
10-660-104 DC 1: Introduction ...introduction to the concepts of DC electricity and simple series circuits. Voltage, current, resistance, Ohm's Law, power and Kirchoff's Voltage Law are defined.
10-660-105 DC 2: Circuits ...analysis of parallel and series-parallel circuits. Application of Kirchoff's Current Law to parallel circuit combinations. Introduction of current sources and source conversions. (Corequisites: 10-804-118, Interm Algebra w Apps OR equivalent; 10-660-104, DC 1: Intro)
10-480-101 Energy-Intro Renew & Sustain ...an overview of various renewable energy technologies and sustainable design practices and their current applications. Emphasis will be placed on energy consumption, efficiency, and conservation.
10-482-126 Intro to Solar ...an overview of the use of sunlight to produce heat and electricity and the practical and economical use of solar power and solar thermal systems. Learn the importance of energy efficiency and the economics of solar hybrid designs.
10-482-125 Photovoltaics-Advanced ...topics include batteries, wiring configurations, system diagramming, National Electrical Code, component selection, wiring, safety and system maintenance. (Prerequisites: 10-482-126, Intro to Solar; 10-660-104, DC 1: Intro; 10-660-105, DC 2: Circuits; 10-620-107, AC 1: Properties)
10-482-120 Photovoltaics-Design & Site ...learn steps to performing a site audit prior to installation of a PV system. Focus on defining the solar window, system site placement and sizing, lead analysis and energy efficiency. (Corequisite: 10-482-126, Intro to Solar)
For more information, please contact the Trades & Engineering Technologies Department, (920) 498-5461 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5461, or contact Enrollment Services at (888) 385-NWTC.