SUNY Orange Offers Inrtoduction To Solar Electric (PV) Technology

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SUNY Orange Offers Inrtoduction To Solar Electric (PV) Technology
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Location:
SUNY Orange Newburgh Campus, Kaplan Hall at Grand & First Streets, Newburgh, NY
Time:
From : Tuesday, 10 July 2012 16:00
Until : Friday, 13 July 2012 20:00
(UTC -05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima
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Unlimited seats
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SUNY Orange is proud to offer the following Solar Electric course: 
 
Introduction to Photovoltaic Technology (A NABCEP recognized program).  The course instructor is Howard E. Aschoff Jr., a NABCEP Certified, NYSERDA recognized PV installer, whose other credentials include: Licensed Electrician, former Electro-Optic Research Eng/Scientist-2 with Honeywell Labs, AlliedSignal, Bendix Aerospace. President of Novel Approaches and Novel Approaches Solar Applications, LLC.

Howard brings a wealth of knowledge to the Solar industry and it is our pleasure to have him teaching this course at SUNY Orange Community College.

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PV Course Description:
Learn the basics of how to site, design and install photovoltaic systems! The course includes sizing systems for both grid-connected and off grid PV systems. Learn about the solar resource, the problems associated with shading and the best orientation and tilt for PV arrays. Discuss the basic sizing and design of systems to serve a given electrical load. Learn safety procedures for installers and study the electrical code for PV systems in detail. Study various mounting systems for PV arrays and how they affect roofs. The course includes a hands-on installation of a PV system!  This course is approved for the training of veterans.  Specially prepared course notes will be given out at the first class session. Purchase of textbooks required.  (40 instructional hours)

10 sessions; $599*
Classes will be held 4:00-8:00pm
Tues & Thurs July 10th to August 9th
Location: Kaplan Hall Room 208, SUNY Orange, 
at Grand and First Streets, Newburgh 12550
(Free parking available under Kaplan on First Street.) 
*Please note:  If you own or work for a Hudson Valley manufacturing facility, you may be eligible for a tuition subsidy.  
Call Pat Courtney-Strong for information:  914-388-7412. 

Required books:
* Photovoltaic Systems, $85, ISBN: 9780826913081
* Ugli's Electrical References, Revised 2008 Edition by George V. Hart, Jones and Bartlett Publishers; ISBN: 9780763771263 
* Required: Scientific calculator
* Optional books: Photovoltaics, $60; ISBN:9780865715202;  2011 National Electrical Code (2011 NEC); $67; ISBN: 9780877659143Prerequisite: High school diploma; must be able to do simple arithmetic calculations; must have a basic understanding of electricity including familiarity with volts, amps, and AC wiring. We recommend taking Renewable Energy Math & Electricity course prior to enrolling in this class if you do not have the required knowledge and background in basic electricity.Please take our math assessment available online at Online Math Assessment and electrical assessment available online at Online Electrical Assessment)

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Lea Cullen - Boyer
Great learning opportunity, build your skills and marketability!
Sunday, 08 July 2012 07:40