Program Overview

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Advanced Photovoltaic Systems + ESS

Course Description

This course provides an integrative understanding of PV systems, energy storage, and microgrids with technical and economic considerations. In-depth coverage of the National Electrical Code (NEC 2020 and NEC 2023) will help those seeking deeper knowledge or work as a PV professional whether it be in design, sales, or business development. In addition to energy generation, loads will be examined particularly in the context of microgrids. Some sustainable building practices will be explored to better understand how dealing with load consumption works hand-in-hand with generation.

Prerequisites

• High school math including algebra and basic trigonometry
• Basic understanding of electricity and power distribution

Materials

• A PC or Apple Laptop that is able to run downloadable software
• Internet access

Session Details

• There are no sessions scheduled at this time.
• Previous sessions include:
  • Oct 18, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025: Online, $1,800
  • Sep 21, 2024 - Oct 19, 2024: Online, $1,600
  • May 16, 2023 - Jun 17, 2023: Online, $1,550
  • Feb 11, 2023 - Mar 14, 2023: Online, $1,550

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for those seeking deeper knowledge or work as a PV professional whether it be in design, sales, or business development.

What You Will Learn

• The complete life-cycle of a PV system from analysis to design to operations and maintenance
• Design topologies
• Trade-offs and “inflection-points” for making decisions for such systems
• The appropriate inverter and interconnection topology to and from the inverter
• How to analyze array mounting options in addition to other mechanical considerations
• Perform system and string sizing
• How to identify potential problems and how to diagnose and take corrective actions
• How to read and evaluate project set plans

How You Will Benefit

• Learn to use available tools for the design of such systems.
• Understand the NEC 2017/2020 code requirements including updates to NEC 2020.
• Provide guidance and practice questions for the NABCEP PV Professional exam.
• Meet the required Job Task Analysis areas.

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The Georgia Tech Global Learning Center and Georgia Tech-Savannah campus is compliant under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any individual who requires accommodation for participation in any course offered by GTPE should contact us prior to the start of the course.

Assessment

Courses that are part of certificate programs include a required assessment. Passing criteria is determined by the instructor and is provided to learners at the start of the course.

Attendance

CEUs are awarded to participants who attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled class time.

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Upon successful completion of most GTPE courses (80% minimum attendance and a passing grade in courses that require an assessment), you may receive a certificate indicating the number of CEUs earned. Certificate issuance exceptions include courses with outstanding credentialing entities (i.e. OSHA or PADI).

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