Arizona, Tucson Solar Certification
Pima Community College – East Campus
8181 E. Irvington Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85709
Contact: Tom Tomasky – Division Dean
e-mail: ttomasky@pima.edu
Tele. (520) 206-7694
ENV 198T1: Introduction to photovoltaic (solar) energy. Includes practical history, applications and installation of PV energy systems in residential and light commercial buildings (not intended to replace NEC or UBC electrician standards or guidelines). Designed for students seeking employment within the solar industry or installation skills for use in their own home. 4 credit hours, lecture and lab.
Pima Community College – West Campus
2202 W. Anklam Road
Tucson, AZ 85709
Contact/Instructors: Lazaro Hong, Ph.D, Chien-Wei Han, Ph.D
e-mail: Lazaro.Hong@pima.edu, Chien.Han@pima.edu
Tele. (520) 206-6603
TEC 198T5: Photovoltaic Installation Training: Introduction to photovoltaic energy and photovoltaic (PV) systems installation. Includes markets and applications, safety basics, electricity basics, energy efficient applicances, solar energy fundamentals, PV materials, module fundamentals, concentrators, system components, system sizing, electrical design, mechanical design and performance analysis and troubleshooting. 3 credit hours, lecture and lab. Traditional classroom with heavy hands-on component. (Please note: Exam given at East Campus)
Tucson Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program
1665 E. 18th Street, Suite 107
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Contact: Karen King, Training Director
Tele. (520) 790-4690
Photovoltaic Systems Class: Apprenticeship training: Introduction to photovoltaic systems; solar radiation; site surveys and preplanning; system components and configurations; cells, modules and arrays; batteries; charge controllers; inverters; mechanical integration; electrical integration; utility interconnection; permitting & inspection. Traditional hands-on application and course curriculum. Held on Saturdays.
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