Solar Training Academy | Midwest Renewable Energy Association

2021 Solar Training Academy!

This year’s Solar Training Academy will be like none other.

In a combination of Zoom meetings, online coursework via Moodle, and in-person (outdoor) lab days, we will offer engaging training for folks starting their professional solar careers.

Don’t know what Zoom and Moodle are? No problem, we will get you started with all the basics and be there for you every step of the way.

Not only will this new training format keep us more physically distant, it will also offer a level of flexibility that works for everyone’s schedule.

This is your gateway to becoming a solar professional!

If you’ve been thinking about registering but still have questions, watch the Solar Training Academy Info Session.

The MREA Solar Training Academy Includes:

Coursework:

Basic Photovoltaics (PV 101) – 8hrs

PV Site Assessment (PV 201) – 8hrs

PV System Design (PV 202) – 16hrs

PV Exam Prep (PV 220) – 6hrs

PV Labs and Design Scenarios (PV 304) – 8hrs

**New in 2021: PV 104: Working with Electricity and G 110: Navigating the NEC – Additional FREE online courses**

Resources Included:

Access to Online Resources

Binder of Printed Course Materials

NABCEP PV Associate Exam ($180 value)

Textbook ($130 value)

Academy Registration:

Late Summer/Fall Academy Details:
July 1st – September 18th

Zoom Sessions: Sat. 10am-View Schedule

Lab Day: Sat. September 18th, 2021

Early Bird Pricing:
MREA members: $1799 $1699
Non-members: $1899 $1799
(Early Bird pricing ends 5/31/21)

Learn more about member benefits here.

What is the Solar Training Academy?

Designed for your busy schedule, the Solar Training Academy is a series of courses providing students with industry-leading solar technical training. Topics include photovoltaic (PV) fundamentals, PV site assessment practices, and design principles and considerations. No prerequisites are required. Whether you’re looking to join the solar workforce, or you’re interested in learning how to design and install your own PV system, the Academy is the best place to start.

With student safety in mind, our 2021 Solar Training Academy will be presented with an engaging combination of Zoom meetings, online coursework, and in-person (outdoor) lab days. We pack up PV modules, inverters, batteries, tools, and everything needed for meaningful hands-on labs, and bring the training to you!

Upon completion of all required coursework, Academy graduates qualify to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate Exam, an increasingly sought-after solar credential valued by the industry.

Testimonial

My favorite part of training with the MREA was a combination of two things. The instructors and people I met through the academy. The people involved were awesome. Secondly the mix of classroom and hands on installation. This really provided a wholesome approach to this technology.

– Joey Star, Solar Training Academy Graduate (Milwaukee)

This is your gateway to becoming a solar professional!

QUESTIONS?

Contact the MREA Training Department at:

- 715-592-6595
- courses@midwestrenew.org

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