By Staff Reports
(Makaha) – Makaha Learning Center (MLC) invites all local Oahu residents who aspire to a career in the booming solar industry to apply for its upcoming Solar PV 101 course. This course is your gateway to a career in the solar industry, as it covers the fundamentals, applications and more in only 6 weeks.
This course, which meets the North American Board of Energy Practitioners’ (NABCEP’s) educational standards for technicians, provides students with a solid understanding of the various components, system architectures, and applications for PV systems. Other topics include site analysis, system sizing, array configuration, and performance estimation; electrical design characteristics such as wiring, overcurrent protection, and grounding; a detailed look at module and inverter specifications and characteristics; mounting methods for various roof structures and ground-mounts; and an introduction to safely and effectively commissioning grid-direct PV systems. This course focuses on grid-direct PV systems, but covers material critical to understanding all types of PV systems.
“We are excited to offer such an amazing course right here in Hawaii,” said MCL President, Danielle “Duckie” Irwin. “It is a fantastic course that can lead our community members to an extremely bright future in the ever growing solar field.”
The program is open to all individuals aged 18 and up who are interested in pursuing a career in the solar industry. The 15 week course includes in-person, hybrid and virtual learning opportunities, with Virtual + Field Lab opportunities.
The class will start on August 15th with sessions held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. To ensure that students receive personalized attention, the program has a limited class size. Therefore, interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Applications for the Solar PV 101 course are available online at https://www.makahalearning.org/solar-101. For more information on the program, interested individuals can visit the Makaha Learning Center website.
ABOUT MAKAHA LEARNING CENTER
Makaha Learning Center is a nonprofit community-based organization that provides cultural, educational, and vocational programs for local Oahu residents. Its mission is to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life through education, training, and community engagement. The organization provides opportunities for personal growth, career development, and cultural enrichment while promoting respect for oneself, one’s culture, and the environment.