Solar PV Training

Solar panels sit on the roof of LLCC-Jacksonville.
At a Glance

Interested in solar energy for your home or business? Thinking of joining the solar workforce? LLCC offers these educational opportunities to those interested in renewable energy training.

Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics

This online course teaches the basics of solar electricity. Participants will learn how photovoltaic (PV) systems work, compare and contrast different PV system types, identify necessary components and understand the best applications for (and limitations of) each system type. Other topics include evaluating the solar window, investigating energy efficiency recommendations and researching system costs.

Instructor: Michelle Knox.

Cost: $135

Call 217-786-2292 to register.
 

Fall 2024

Open-ended start beginning Aug. 19, 2024. Course must be completed by Dec. 13, 2024.
Course Code WST 034-001 FL 24

Spring 2025

Open-ended start beginning Jan. 13, 2025 Course must be completed by May 16, 2025.
Course Code WST 034-001 SP 25

This online course offers exercises and activities to demonstrate how to perform a PV site assessment for a home or small business using the PV Site Assessment Report Template.

Topics covered include load profiles and consumption history, energy efficiency and fuel switching opportunities, site-specific shade analysis, array and balance of system location recommendations parameters, and client financing options. Participants will learn how to access and use online tools for assessing the solar resource, perform site-specific PV system sizing, determine energy production of a recommended PV system size, estimate system cost and evaluate existing infrastructure on the site.

Instructor: Michelle Knox.

Prerequisite
Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics or instructor permission.

Cost: $195

Call 217-786-2292 to register.

Fall 2024

Open-ended start beginning Aug. 19, 2024. Course must be completed by Dec. 13, 2024.
Course Code WST 034-002 FL 24

Spring 2025

Open-ended start beginning Jan. 13, 2025 Course must be completed by May 16, 2025.
Course Code WST 034-002 SP 25