A Certified Site Assessor acts as a solar consultant to homeowners and provides the service of site assessment by succinctly communicating the concepts of a technology and evaluating the suitability of a site for particular renewable energy systems in a report format.

This MREA two-day course (PV101, PV201) uses a combination of lecture and classroom activities to teach the basics of photovoltaic (PV) systems.

Participants will learn how PV systems work, diagram the four PV system types, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of each system type, define the solar window, make energy efficiency recommendations, estimate system loads, and understand the basics of PV site assessment.

In the second day attendees will learn how to perform a PV site assessment for a home. The course will cover site assessment tools, system sizing, system recommendation, energy efficiency recommendation, load analysis, array placement options, solar resource analysis, cost estimates, site assessment report, web based performance calculators, and installer and equipment recommendation. See certification requirement checklists.

At the end of the training student will;
-complete two practise assignments to be reviewed by a technology mentor
-take the MREA residential PV site assessor certification exam
-sign the MREA site assessor code of ethics, and
-pay the $300 MREA certification fee.

An individual that passes the NABCEP Photovoltaic Entry Level Exam can demonstrated to an employer that they have received sufficient training and knowledge of the fundamental principles needed to design and install solar PV Systems.

This MREA program includes PV101 (Basic Photovoltaics), PV205 (Intermediate PV), PV 301 - PV Design and Installation Lab.

During this six (6) day course participants will learn how to correctly design, size and select PV system components and identify and interpret National Electric Code (NEC) articles that pertain to the installations.

While working on the Greener Product outdoor training roof, participants will learn safety procedures, system design and layout, component selection and specification, electrical and mechanical integration techniques, and troubleshooting.

After completing coursework offered by a registered NABCEP Photovoltaic (PV) Entry Level Exam Provider, a student is eligible to take the PV Entry Level Exam which measures the knowledge of application, design, installation, operation and trouble shooting PV systems.

Passing the entry level exam does not provide the student with a license or a certification, nor qualify the student to perform solar installations.

Once completed the student will receive a Certificate of Completion and after obtaining the "real world experience" will have acquired sufficient training to take the NABCEP PV Installer Exam.

This full day of study and discussion digs deeply into the technologies and energy systems behind energy conservation. If you are interested in becoming a Certified Energy Engineer, you probably understand that the process of implementing the proper systems and procedural improvements is more complicated than "going green". Topics covered include Green Buildings, Utility Bills and Energy Accounting, Lighting, HVAC, Building Envelope, Renewable Energy, Indoor Air Quality, Motors and Drives, Industrial Systems and Water Conservation.

The Certified Energy Systems Analyst (ESA ®) module is approximately 2 hours and will give the student a great start understanding energy systems. As an Analyst, you will be introduced to the technologies and energy systems behind energy conservation and auditing. Whatever your responsibility for understanding the larger energy or “green” context, you may encounter these following energy systems in your work: Lighting Industrial Systems Indoor Air Quality Motors and Drives HVAC Building Automation Building Envelope.

Energy Systems Introduction identifies and develops the core energy systems such as Lighting, HVAC, Building Envelope, Motors and Controls, Compressed Air, Cooling Tower Water, and Renewables. This course is a cost-effective, self-paced primer for anyone.

Energy Systems Introduction identifies and develops the core energy systems such as Lighting, HVAC, Building Envelope, Motors and Controls, Compressed Air, Cooling Tower Water, and Renewables. This course is a cost-effective, self-paced primer for anyone.

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