Solar Training Academy - Midwest Renewable Energy Association

2022 Solar Training Academy

In a combination of Zoom meetings, online coursework via Moodle, and in-person (outdoor) lab days, we will offer engaging training for students 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!

– Early Bird Registration Available November 1st, 2021 –

Email us if you have questions: courses@midwestrenew.org

The MREA Solar Training Academy Includes:

Coursework:

G 108: Working with Electricity – 4hrs

Basic Photovoltaics (PV 101) – 8hrs

PV Site Assessment (PV 201) – 8hrs

PV System Design (PV 202) – 16hrs

PV Exam Prep (PV 220) – 4hrs

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

Resources Included:

Access to Online Resources

Binder of Printed Course Materials

NABCEP PV Associate Exam ($150 value)

Textbook ($130 value)

Academy Registration:

Academy Details:
January – May, 2022

Zoom Sessions:
Tuesdays 10am-View Schedule
Thursdays 4pm-View Schedule
Saturdays 10am-View Schedule

Lab Locations:
Sat. 4/23/22 – Bloomington, IL
Sat. 4/30/22 – Deerfield, WI
Sat. 5/7/22 – Minneapolis, MN

Pricing:

MREA members: ~~$1799~~ $1699
Non-members: ~~$1899~~ $1799

Early Bird Registration: 11/1/21-12/1/2021

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 2022 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.

Ready to Register?

Follow these Simple Steps:

Step 1:

Choose your Zoom instruction time:

Tuesdays 10am-View Schedule
Thursdays 4pm-View Schedule
Saturdays 10am-View Schedule

Step 2:

Choose a in-person lab day (option in the registration form):

Sat. 4/23/22 – Bloomington, IL
Sat. 4/30/22 – Deerfield, WI
Sat. 5/7/22 – Minneapolis, MN

Step 3:

Submit your registration:

Early Bird Registration: Opens November 1st, 2021

Step 4:

The training team will ship your materials:

Welcome email with login instructions
Binder
Textbook

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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