St. Clair College - Part Time Studies - Corporate Training

SOLAR TRAINING

Solar Photovoltaic Systems and
Solar Thermal Training

SOLAR THERMAL INSTALLATIONS SYSTEMS

CNT 583N-150
Participants in this workshop will learn the theory, design considerations and installation strategies necessary to install and maintain a solar domestic hot water system. Passive solar water heaters, drainback systems, antifreeze systems, and photovoltaic powered systems are discussed in depth, as well as an introduction to pool and space heating systems. The workshop will include tours of solar hot water systems. The course covers the following aspects:

solar basics, solar energy availability over the seasons
solar thermal principle
collector designs and principles, non-glazed and glazed flat-plate and vacuum tube collectors, concentrating and non-concentrating solar thermal
different solar system designs and principles (Thermosyphon, open and closed-loop systems, drain-back)
solar tanks, heat exchangers and stratification
pumps, check valves and auxiliary components for a solar system
control philosophy, solar controllers
monitoring examples for solar thermal
tools available for sizing, RETScreen calculations for solar thermal
solar system examples, residential and industrial, up to utility scale
principle and example of solar cooling (absorption cooling)
review a typical residential solar thermal DHW system in operation at the RET-Center in Windsor
Installation and maintenance guide lines.

SPRING
WINDSOR April 27-May 18 (Fri): 5:30P-9:30P and
April 28-May 12 (Sat): 8:00A-5:00P (at RET-Center)

SOLAR PV SYSTEMS

CNT 568N-150
St. Clair College and the Renewable Energy Technology Center (RET-Center) are proud to offer this credit course in Solar Photovoltaic Systems and Installation. This training is of special interest to: skilled tradespersons and those wishing to work in a support role in the solar industry. Training consists of: Codes, Standards, Regulations, Project Planning, Print Reading, Support Systems _ Penetrations, Solar PV Modules, Balance of system, Grounding & Bonding, Distribution System, Metering Equipment, Storage Battery & Charge Controllers, Inverters, Energy Monitoring & Control Systems, Commissioning, Troubleshooting & Maintenance. Training fee: $1,439 ($1,100+$300 Materials + $39 HST). Course 32 hrs. 2 units of credit.
SPRING
WINDSOR March 16-April 6 (Fri): 5:30P-9:30P and
March 16 (Sat): 8:00A-5:00P (at RET-Center)