SOLAR FOR BUILDING PROFESSIONALS AND FACILITY MANAGERS
We offer an introduction to solar power systems for those building professionals and facility managers planning to include solar in the near future for one or more of their projects, and want to become better informed before starting the design-bid-construction process. This one-day class can be held at your facilities for small groups, and provides a thorough introduction to the subject matter. Ideal for architects, engineers, designers, specifiers, and managers of commercial and institutional multi-building facilities. Class will consist of lecture presentation in combination with video and computer graphics. Ample time will be provided to address specific projects and installation questions from class attendees.
MATERIAL COVERED
Although this class can be customized for your specific needs, times, and areas of interest, you can select from the following general topics:
- General energy-related issues and future utility concerns
- Importance of energy conservation for solar projects
- Introduction to solar power systems
- Review of the most common solar system types
- Which facilities make the best solar candidates
- Selecting the best solar array location
- Site selection, shading issues, and array mounting
- Local utility inter-connect issues and requirements
- Construction documents, installer qualifications, and quality control
- Array strings, inverters, and balance-of-system components
- Federal tax credits, rebates, LEEDS, and grant applications
- System startup, commissioning, and future maintenance.
- Web based system performance monitoring and data collection
COURSE PACKAGE FEE
The course fee is $250.00 per person, and this includes a morning snack and full lunch, plus all handout materials. Additional employees from the same firm or association will be billed a discounted fee of $195.00 per person
We will advise by email which dates are available and all related fees and program information.
We accept Visa. Mastercard, and American Express.