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2011-2012 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2011-2012 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CST 2050 - PV Panel Installation

3 credits


Basic details of sizing a solar-electric photo voltaic (pv) installation to meet expected energy needs; the techniques of rooftop, pole top or ground rack installation to withstand weather expectations; the need for site specific electronics to change varying DC solar generated electricity to utility grid uniformity of AC electricity; how to work with the needed utility grid inter-tie safety disconnections; battery storage and the needed electronics; the importance of grounding and other details in preparation for national certification as a pv installer. Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. F



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