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Beginner Course:
  • May 19 - June 27, 2008
  • Aug 4 - Sep. 12, 2008
  • Oct 13 - Nov. 21, 2008
Advanced Course:
  • May 12 - June 20, 2008
  • July 21 - Aug 29, 2008
  • Sep 29 - Nov 7, 2008
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AEE Solar/Solar Energy International Training Programs

AEE Solar has formed a training partnership with Solar Energy International (SEI). SEI is widely regarded as the premier solar and renewable energy training institute in North America. We work together to bring both hands-on and online solar training opportunities to AEE Solar dealers.

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Solar Energy International was founded in 1991 as a nonprofit educational organization to advance the use renewable energy resources and natural building technologies through education and technical assistance. Since 1991, people from all 50 states and 66 countries have attended SEI's training programs.

SEI Hands-On Solar Training

SEI conducts a wide variety of very popular hands-on training courses around the country and even internationally. Learn more and book your space directly from the solar training workshop schedule on SEI's own website.

SEI Online Solar Training

Authorized AEE Solar dealers get these special incentives when they register for SEI's online courses through the AEE Solar website:

  • SEI online classes are $697.50 for AEE Solar dealers – a 10% savings over standard rates!
  • Upon successful completion of the training you will receive a certificate good for $100 off your next order with AEE Solar.

These AEE Solar dealer offers apply to both the Beginner and Advanced Courses below.

PV Design Online Beginner Course

Learn how to design a complete solar electric (photovoltaic) power system. A six-week, internet-based, online course of instruction with text, CD-ROM reference materials and Internet resource links. This course takes an in-depth look at each component in a code-compliant PV system and is especially useful for people who currently work in or plan to be employed in the PV industry. Participants will gain technical skills and a strong foundation in PV design and safe installation of solar-electric systems. Learn system sizing, site analysis, hardware specification, and component selection of both off-grid and grid-tie systems.

SEI's PV Design Online course is accredited by the Institute of Sustainable Power (ISP) and helps fulfill one of the requirements for national photovoltaic certification. By receiving a 'Certificate of Completion' in this course, you qualify to take the NABCEP PV entry level "Certificate of Knowledge" exam. See the NABCEP website for more information.

Get more information and dates of upcoming courses from this SEI web page. Then register here, by clicking the button below, to get your special AEE Solar dealer 10% discount and $100 purchase certificate.

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PV Design Online Advanced Course

This six-week course is designed to follow SEI's PV Design & Installation workshop or the PV Design Online course with the next level of design criteria and also maintenance issues and troubleshooting skills. This course heavily emphasizes the United States National Electrical Code as it pertains to PV systems, and is especially useful for people who currently work in or plan to be employed in the PV industry.

SEI's Advanced PV Online Course is accredited by the Institute of Sustainable Power (ISP) and will fulfill the education requirement for Category B to take the PV NABCEP certification exam. See the NABCEP website for more information.

Advanced course participants must have successfully completed one of the following:

  • SEI's introductory hands-on "PV Design and Installation" course
  • The "PV Design Online" course (described above)
  • SEI's Utility Interactive PV workshop (with supplemental stand-alone curriculum)

Get more information and dates of upcoming courses from this SEI web page. Then register here, by clicking the button below, to get your special AEE Solar dealer 10% discount and $100 purchase certificate.

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