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About the Course

This course equips learners to identify national code and zoning rules specific to photovoltaic (PV) systems, as well as key design elements and points for inspection. Curriculum includes zoning variances, critical elements of the permitting process, planning documents necessary for PV system installation and recommendations for permitting offices to streamline the permit process. Learners gain a code inspector’s perspective in relation to building and electrical code requirements. This course is for anyone interested in entering the solar power sector, and is especially appropriate for building and code inspectors, engineers, HVAC installers and architects. It assumes that the learner has a basic grasp of electrical engineering and mathematical concepts. Those who are unfamiliar with how PV works, the elements of a PV system, and/or solar power ROI should take the first course of the specialization, Solar Energy Systems Overview. Learners seeking a greater understanding of the anatomy and function of PV systems should take the second course, Solar Energy and Electrical System Design. Material includes online lectures, videos, demos, hands-on exercises, project work, readings and discussions. This is the third course in the Solar PV for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors specialization. To learn more about the specialization, check out a video overview at https://youtu.be/XjkKzbXqA6s....

Top reviews

KR

Mar 2, 2022

Great overview of solar panel system installation from conception, design and to construction.

BO

Aug 28, 2020

The course is insightful and knowledgeable too. It was a step in the right direction for me.

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By Zakariya G S H

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Sep 2, 2021

excellent

By Abdullah S A

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Jul 22, 2024

thanks

By LAYALI M I A

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Oct 13, 2025

GOOD

By Erlando D C

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May 15, 2024

The course is as practical as it could be, designed to guide as an entry point into PV business or a DIY guy. A large scale adoption of PV to power our homes will impact lessening dependence on centralized supply, reduce carbon footprint and embed into our consciousness sustainable world for generations to come.

By Noor Q K

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Aug 12, 2022

it was a wonderful course

By Hugo R

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Jan 22, 2025

The course focuses primarily on US regulations.