This course applies to the application and evaluation of solar panels for water heaters, pools and spas, and photovoltaic cells. It will give you a brief overview of how they work and how they are evaluated, including installation and components. We will discuss the different kinds of solar panels found and how they connect to various system components. We will also identify potential and common problem areas with these panels, typically system defects. Terms for intelligent report writing will be part of this class, and how electricity is generated will also be explained.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss the different kinds of solar panels found and how they connect to the various components.
Identify potential & common problem areas with these panels.
Recognize terms for intelligent report writing.
Explain how electricity is generated.