PV SYSTEMS INSTALLATION : Intermediate (Book with DVD) (Workbook Included)

PV Systems Installation: Intermediate comprehends various diverse practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. Photovoltaic systems use solar cells to capture the sun rays and convert that energy into electricity. Such systems generate electricity in a clean, reliable, and quiet way that can offset the cost of future electricity costs and decrease their dependence on the energy grid. Photovoltaic cells are generally made from modified silicon, or other semi conductive materials, that absorb and convert sunlight into electricity. This book will introduce the knowledge and skills for those studying and/or working in PV System industry to interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.

About this Book

The information in this book consists of competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her to perform site assessment, check PV components and materials’ compliance, install and commission PV system and prepare documentation requirements for PV systems installation. A person who has achieved this qualification is competent to be: PV Systems Installation Technician; or PV Systems Commissioning Technician.

About the PV System Industry

PV System Installation Technician work in the manufacturing, construction, and maintenance of solar power materials and solar power plants. Solar Photovoltaic Installers assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks. Depending on the job, PV installers may connect the arrays to the electric grid, although electricians sometimes perform this duty. Once installed, workers check electrical systems for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations, and perform maintenance as needed. PV installers who complete training program will have the best job opportunities. Those with apprenticeship or journey electrician experience will also have very good job opportunities. Workers with experience in construction occupations, such as laborers, roofers, and carpenters will have better job opportunities than those without construction experience. Employment of PV installers fluctuates with the overall economy. On the one hand, there is great demand for PV installers during peak periods of building activity. On the other hand, workers may experience periods of unemployment when the overall level of construction falls. There is less maintenance performed by many PV installers as compared to other construction occupations, so most work should be for installation and not maintenance.