upcoming solar photovoltaic trainings in frankfort, kentucky
The Kentucky Solar Partnership and Appalachia – Science in the Public Interest, with the support of the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED), the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service, and Kentucky State University, present a series of introductory and advanced training classes on solar photovoltaic system design and installation practices.
Workshop Descriptions
Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics
August 16—17, 2011
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Fee: $275
Instructor: Chris LaForge, ISPQ Certified PV Instructor NABCEP Certified PV Installer
Prerequisite: None Location: Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office
101 Lakeview Court, Frankfort, KY 40601
Solar Site Assessments and PV System Design
August 18, 2011
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Fee: $140
Instructor: Chris LaForge, ISPQ Certified PV Instructor NABCEP Certified PV Installer
Prerequisite: Introduction to Photovoltaics or equivalent
Location: Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office
101 Lakeview Court, Frankfort, KY 40601
Solar Photovoltaics & the National Electric Code
August 19, 2011
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Fee: $140
Instructor: Chris LaForge, ISPQ Certified PV Instructor NABCEP Certified PV Installer Prerequisites: Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics or equivalent (Code officials require no prerequisites)
For Installers, Code Officials, Inspectors, and Building Professionals
Location: Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office
101 Lakeview Court, Frankfort, KY 40601
Advanced Solar Photovoltaics Hands-On Installation Workshop
October 24—28, 2011
8:30 am – 5:00 pm each day
Fee: $825
Instructor: Chris LaForge, ISPQ Certified PV Instructor, NABCEP Certified PV Installer
Prerequisite: Introduction to Photovoltaics or equivalent
Attendance is limited to 12 people. Register early to reserve your place.
Location: Kentucky State University, Center for Sustainability of Farms and Families
1525 Mills Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601
Financial Support
MACED is offering financial support to eligible residents of Appalachian Counties of Kentucky who want to attend the workshops. Assistance is based on need and can cover up to 100% of registration fees plus travel expenses (lodging, mileage, and meals). To learn more, download the Workshop Financial Support Application here. Complete this application and get approval from MACED for financial assistance before you sign up for the course itself at www.kysolar.org.
NABCEP Training Hours
Participants will earn training hours to use towards the eligibility requirements for the NABCEP Solar PV Installer certification exam. Each workshop provides 7 training hours of instruction per day.
CEU’s available for Kentucky licensed Master Electricians and Electrical Electricians for Introduction to Solar PV; Solar Site Assessments and PV System Design; and Solar PV and the National Electric Code.
For more information visit www.kysolar.org.
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