Solar PV and BESS O&M Tech 2 Training
Learn essential skills for solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) maintenance.
Course Description
Solar PV and BESS O&M Tech 2 Training (PV 169)
Tech Level 2 builds on the code and maintenance fundamentals of Tech 1 with advanced, hands-on diagnostics and troubleshooting. Learners work through real field faults (ground faults, communication dropouts, and tracker faults), go deep on test equipment including the megger and IV curve tracer, and build advanced inverter service and troubleshooting skills.
The course also covers:
- Energy storage and hybrid inverters for residential and commercial systems
- Data acquisition (DAS), monitoring, and networking.
The training is appropriate for workers that are new to solar and BESS O&M work and have taken Tech 1 or Tech 1 accelerated. Over the course of 9 modules (approx. 30 hours), the program delivers relevant information in the shortest time possible while promoting safety and efficiency.
Instructors: Marcelo Caplan
Online: Independent Study
Curriculum Innovation Network Course
This course is created in partnership with Amicus O&M Cooperative through the MREA’s Curriculum Innovation Network. To keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies and industry trends, the MREA welcomes organizations to submit curriculum proposals for consideration. Approved content will be offered through our training platform, expanding access to high-quality education across the clean energy sector.


Course Details
This course is approved by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) for the following credentials, certifications, categories, and hours:
EXAM HOURS
- 30 PV Installation Professional Exam (JTA)
- 6 PV Design Specialist Exam (NEC)
- 6 PV Installation Specialist Exam (NEC)
- 30 PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam (JTA)
- 6 PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam (NEC)
- 30 Energy Storage Installation Professional Exam (JTA)
RECERTIFICATION/RENEWAL HOURS
- 30 PVIP Recertification (JTA & RE Elective)
- 6 PVIP Recertification (NEC)
- 2 PVIP Recertification (Fire/Building Code)
- 6 PVDS Recertification (NEC)
- 2 PVDS Recertification (Fire/Building Code)
- 30 PVDS Recertification (RE Elective)
- 6 PVIS Recertification (NEC)
- 2 PVIS Recertification (Fire/Building Code)
- 30 PVIS Recertification (RE Elective)
- 30 PVCMS Recertification (JTA & RE Elective)
- 6 PVCMS Recertification (NEC)
- 2 PVCMS Recertification (Fire/Building Code)
- 6 PVTS Recertification (NEC)
- 2 PVTS Recertification (Fire/Building Code)
- 30 PVTS Recertification RE Elective)
- 30 ESIP Recertification (JTA & RE Elective)
- 6 ESIP Recertification (NEC)
- 2 ESIP Recertification (Fire/Building Code)
- 6 SHI Recertification (NEC)
- 2 SHI Recertification (Fire/Building Code)
- 30 SHI Recertification (RE Elective)
- 6 PV System Inspector Recertification (NEC)
- 6 Solar Heating System Inspector Recertification (NEC)
- 30 PV Associate Renewal
- 30 OMAT Renewal

