What is the Renewable Energy Technologies Diploma Series?

The award-winning Renewable Energy Technologies Diploma Series is a continuing-education training program that provides:

• nationally awarded training based in technical theory and hands-on activities
• an NC State University non-degree, continuing education diploma
• ability to earn the NABCEP PV Associate Credential, an internationally recognized professional credential
• numerous pathways to additional professional certifications through NABCEP and other accrediting organizations
• continuing education credits for professionals
• instruction from qualified instructors with expertise in their fields
• information on current policies, technologies, and best practices
• a support network of experienced renewable energy professionals

To earn this continuing education diploma from NC State University, you must complete a minimum of 120 hours under the Diploma Series. There are two main pathways to earn a Renewable Energy Technologies Diploma: Solar Project Development or Photovoltaic Technician.

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Solar Project Development

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The Solar Project Development Pathway includes:

1. FSPV: Fundamentals of Solar PV Design and Installation (40 Hours)
2. ASPV: Advanced Solar PV Design and Installation (40 Hours)
3. REPD: Renewable Energy Project Development (40 Hours)

This education pathway is ideal for people interested in business and project development. FSPV and ASPV provide fundamental and advanced technical knowledge on solar photovoltaic energy while REPD is focused on business, policy, finance, and project development for renewables, including solar PV, wind, bioenergy, and more.

After completing the FSPV course, participants are able to install a fully functional grid-tied PV system and are eligible to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate Exam. This credential recognizes individuals who have demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental principles of the application, design, installation, and operation of photovoltaic energy systems and provides an internationally recognized enhancement to any professional resume. Additionally, this educational pathway sets you on the path towards obtaining five NABCEP certifications. To learn more about the requirements for these certifications, as well as the solar careers that these certifications support, visit NABCEP’s website.

By completing this pathway, you receive a certificate of completion from NC State for FSPV, ASPV, and REPD. You also receive the non-degree Renewable Energy Technologies diploma for completing 120 hours of training.

Save over $800 on your registration by purchasing the Solar Project Development bundled package!

Photovoltaic Technician

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The PV Technician Pathway includes:

1.  FSPV: Fundamentals of Solar PV Design and Installation (40 Hours)
2.  ASPV: Advanced Solar PV Design and Installation (40 Hours)
3.  Solar Storage Workshop (24 Hours)
4. O&M: Operations and Maintenance of PV Systems (16 Hours)

This pathway is ideal for people who want to work in the industry on the technical side. People typically begin as a solar installer trained to work on residential or commercial rooftop or utility-scale projects and work their way up from there.

FSPV and ASPV provide fundamental and advanced technical knowledge on solar photovoltaic energy and delve into the National Electric Code (NEC). O&M is an advanced course that focuses on operations and maintenance of PV systems, using hands-on activities to learn how to use different types of equipment. Solar Storage is also an advanced course that examines the different types of battery-based storage for solar PV systems.

After completing the FSPV course, participants are able to install a fully functional grid-tied PV system and are eligible to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate Exam. This credential recognizes individuals who have demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental principles of the application, design, installation, and operation of photovoltaic energy systems and provides an internationally recognized enhancement to any professional resume. Additionally, this educational pathway sets you on the path towards obtaining five NABCEP certifications. To learn more about the requirements for these certifications, as well as the solar careers that these certifications support, visit NABCEP’s website.

By completing this pathway, you receive a certificate of completion from NC State for FSPV, ASPV, O&M and Solar Storage. You also receive the non-degree Renewable Energy Technologies diploma for completing 120 hours of training.

Save over $700 on your registration for this pathway by purchasing the Photovoltaic Technician bundled package!