--- title: Solar Design Training description: "Learn practical solar PV design skills tailored to customer needs: design principles, equipment selection, and compliance with codes." image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Environmental%20and%20Energy.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Trades and Services [Solar Design Training](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2655830392#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Environmental%20and%20Energy.png) # Solar Design Training #### $1,295 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/solar-design-training/) #### [ Professional Credits: ](https://aspire.loyola.edu/credit_terminology?hsLang=en) CEU: 2 #### $1,295 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/solar-design-training/) ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Completion.png) Completion Time 20 hours ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Access%20time.png) Access Time 90 Days ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Outcome.png) Outcome Certificate Program ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Language.png) Language English ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Training%20level.png) Training Level Intermediate #### Delivery Information: Online Asynchronous Self-paced #### Description With the solar market expected to triple by 2028, the demand for professionals with expertise in solar photovoltaic (PV) design is skyrocketing. This Solar Design Training course focuses on practical skills essential to the job, so that you can excel within a career in solar system design. With a customer-centric approach, you will learn to tailor your designs to meet specific customer needs, considering their energy requirements, preferences, and unique project requirements. You will also gain expertise in defining project criteria and documentation by learning to establish clear criteria for system capacity, location, budget, and timeline and create detailed documentation outlining project specifications and objectives. Throughout this solar design course, you will delve into mechanical and electrical design principles and learn how to select appropriate equipment, such as solar panels, inverters, mounting structures, and wiring. With a focus on understanding how to optimize energy production and system reliability, you will discover custom system layouts, shading analysis, and equipment compatibility. From start to finish, this solar PV design course provides you with the necessary knowledge to comply with local building codes, utility regulations, and interconnection requirements—so you can prepare and submit all required documentation. Furthermore, you will be able to future proof your solar system designs by implementing monitoring systems for real-time tracking and analysis of system performance for proactive maintenance and optimization. #### Learning Outcomes What you will learn: - Understand how to assess customer expectations for their solar system and tailor it by considering their energy needs, preferences, and any specific requirements they may have - Master the criteria and requirements for the solar system design project, including system capacity, location, budget, and timeline to create detailed documentation - Develop the mechanical and electrical design for the solar system, such as selecting appropriate equipment like solar panels, inverters, mounting structures, and wiring to ensure efficient energy production, system reliability, and optimize the design - Discover how to design a solar system layout, considering factors like available space, orientation, and tilt angle to maximize energy generation - Master the implementation of monitoring systems to track and analyze system performance, allowing for proactive maintenance and optimization - Navigate the process of obtaining necessary permits and approvals for the solar system design, including complying with local building codes, utility regulations, and interconnection requirements - Learn to prepare and submit all required documentation and ways to collaborate with relevant authorities to ensure a smooth approval process How you will benefit: - Enhance your understanding of Solar PV system design principles - Build upon your knowledge of Solar fundamentals by learning about key concepts and best practices in designing efficient and effective solar PV systems - Develop the skills to effectively coordinate with clients, local code officials, and other stakeholders involved in the solar installation process - Equip yourself with the key concepts presented in the NABCEP PV Design Specialist job task analysis and enhance your industry credibility - Gain the ability to assess client requirements, conduct system sizing and energy production analysis, and create comprehensive solar PV system designs - Learn and stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in solar system design, including energy storage and smart technologies #### Requirements ** ##### Technology Requirements Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. - PC: Windows 8 or later. - Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. - Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled - The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ ) - Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice Other: - Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience. - E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.) ##### Prerequisites We strongly encourage participants to complete the Solar Energy Training course before enrolling in this course. However, if a participant has completed relevant coursework in solar or has work experience in solar, we would permit them to enroll in this course without completing the Solar Energy Training course first. This course assumes that the candidate has a foundational base of knowledge in solar and will not review entry-level curriculum. #### Enroll My Team ** Are you looking to enroll your team in this training Course? You Can: ##### Option 1 Click "Add to Cart" and then update the number of seats you'd like to purchase in yout cart. [Add to Cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/solar-design-training/) ##### Option 2 Contact us to explore enrollment options, including potential discounts! [Contact Us](https://aspire.loyola.edu/individuals-contact-form?hsLang=en) ### $1,295 ##### Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/solar-design-training/)