Eco Achievers, an educational provider for the renewable energy and sustainable living community, offers a wide variety of online courses. The company helps people succeed in achieving sustainability in their home and professional lives through relevant and targeted e-learning experiences.
One of their online courses is entitled “Achieving Solar – An Introductory Guide” (SOL110) At a cost of $59 US, this online six-module course will provide the attendee with an understanding of the fundamentals of U.S. energy consumption and a detailed primer on today’s solar energy applications. The difference between solar thermal systems and solar photovoltaic (PV) applications and technologies will be clarified. Climate, geographic, siting, and zoning considerations will be discussed. Finally, you will learn how to locate a contractor, and how solar can add value to a structure.
This class is approved for 4 hours of continuing education credit with the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Ask instructor for details. Student has access for 60 days but may complete the course sooner.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this class, students will be able to:
- Recognize the economics and environment driving the adoption of renewable energy;
- Identify basic aspects of solar power and the technologies that harvest it; Recall the role site characteristics play in a successful solar powered installation;
- Differentiate between solar electric and solar thermal technologies;
- Identify resources for evaluating solar electric and solar thermal systems;
- Locate a qualified solar contractor;
- Decide whether solar power is appropriate for your needs.
Syllabus
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Module 5: Getting Ready to Install: Important considerations
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Certificate
Completion of this course (all lessons must be passed or completed) will earn credit towards a certificate of completion.
Contact hours: 5
For more information, or to register, please visit www.ecoachievers.com .
