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Whether you are just getting started or need continuing education credits for your NABCEP credential, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) has you covered.
These courses are based on industry approved task analysis and are accredited by IREC and/or NABCEP to satisfy the knowledge and skill competencies for professional credentialing in all three technologies.
Courses coming up online:
• PVO 101.02 Basic Photovoltaics
• WO 101.01 Introduction to Wind Systems
• WO 201.01 Wind Site Assessor Training
• WO 409.01 Math and Code for Small Wind
• PVO 201.02 PV Site Assessor Training Online

PVO 101.02 Basic Photovoltaics Online
April 8-May 19, 2013 online
This six-week online course uses a series of online presentations, webinars, topic resources, assignments, and quizzes to teach the basics of solar electric systems. Participants will learn how photovoltaic (PV) systems work, diagram the four PV system types, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of each system type, define the solar window, make energy efficiency recommendations, estimate system loads, and understand the basics of PV site assessment.
For more information or to register, please visit the training page.

WO 101.01 Introduction to Wind Systems Online
April 8-May 19, 2013 online
This six-week online course uses a series of online presentations, webinars, topic resources, assignments, and quizzes to teach the basics of wind electric systems. Participants will learn how to define wind energy and how residential wind energy systems work.
For more information or to register, please visit the training page.

WO 201.01 Wind Site Assessor Training
July 1-28, 2013 online; August 3-4, 2013 in Custer, WI
Participants in this online/hands-on hybrid course will learn how to perform a site assessment for a small wind system. The course will cover how to evaluate a site’s wind energy potential, determine wind speeds at proposed heights, make a load profile for a client’s energy needs, determine appropriate tower heights, and estimate kWh output for a system based upon wind resources.
For more information or to register, please visit the training page.

WO 409.01 Math and Code for Small Wind Online
September 3-October 13, 2013 online
Participants in this course will learn to effectively reference and use the National Electrical Code (NEC) with regard to the installation of small wind energy systems, and to properly size conductors, overcurrent protection, and associated equipment for grid interactive and battery-based systems.
For more information or to register, please visit the training page.

PVO 201.02 PV Site Assessor Training Online
October 14-November 10, 2013 online
Participants in this four-week online course will learn how to perform a PV site assessment for a home or small business. The course will cover site assessment tools, load analysis, energy efficiency recommendations, array placement options, basic system sizing, cost estimates, and evaluating existing infrastructure on site. Participants will learn how to access online tools for solar resource analysis, PV system performance calculators, and incentives.For more information or to register, please visit the training page.

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