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Providing Industry Approved Hands-On Solar Training to Arizona

Welcome to eRenewable Resource Institute, an Arizona State Board for Postsecondary Education approved renewable energy school.  At eRenewable Resource Institute we are dedicated to providing the latest renewable energy technology to students interested in filling the growing trade demands of our nation’s green economy.  eRenewable’s entry and advanced level classes focus on residential and commercial solar design, installation and compliance through industry approved curriculum, hands-on working labs and seasoned solar professionals.

Solar is our business both as educators and when it comes to helping our students launch or enhance their green careers.  All eRenewable students qualify for Advanced Resource Group (ARG) Staffing’s free "green staffing machine," services that include assistance with job placement and career enhancement.

Our goal is to provide the latest renewable energy education you need and the job you want.

UPCOMING SOLAR CLASSES

PV100: Solar Design & Installation

eRenewables PV 100 class is your entrance into an exciting entry-level career in the growing renewable energy industry.  Students develop basic trade knowledge of photovoltaic (PV) systems, designs and safe installation of residential and commercial solar-electric systems.

 As an accelerated class PV 100 includes industry approved curriculum in either a five day or evening sessions.  The five day schedule includes four days of classroom and one day of hands-on installation labs.  Evening sessions are two nights per week with a one day installation lab. For more PV 100 course details click here.

Phoenix 5-Day Workshop Schedule
September 13th-17th, 2010
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

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NEW Tucson 5-Day Workshop Schedule
September 20th-24th, 2010
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

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PV200: Advanced Solar Design & Compliance

This classroom oriented session expands upon PV100. It focuses on the National Electric Code (NEC), including grid interface calculations, grounding considerations and wire sizing. Participants evaluate system performance under various operating conditions. Commercial system design elements, including inter-row shading, inverter selection, and data monitoring solutions, are covered. For more PV 200 course details click here and scroll down.

Phoenix 5-Day Workshop Schedule:
September 27th - October 1st
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

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PV101: Solar Installation Lab

This hands-on workshop offers three (3) days (8am-5pm) of supervised installation practice on solar-electric systems. This workshop focuses on how to safely install, test and commission solar-electric systems. Hands-on labs for installation of source electrical including: disconnects ac/dc, inverters, meter base, combiner boxes, utility interconnects. Osha safety training integrated in program.

Participants will dissect and install components of two (2) grid-tied systems most commonly used in the Arizona. Class includes hands on labs for installation of panels/rails/mounts s-tile, composite shingle and mission tile. Participants will concentrate on grid-tied safety, wiring, and maintenance. The course will also cover the basics of sizing a residential grid-direct system, wire sizing and overcurrent protection.

Phoenix 3-Day Workshop Schedule:
September 24th, 25th, 26th
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 8:00am - 5:00pm 

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Testimonials

  • The PV 100 course is taught in such a way that is easy to understand and easy to relay back to your customers as well as your crew members back at the yard. The class touches on the basics of electricity which is great for newcomers or people from other industries breaking into the ever emerging world of Solar Photovoltaics.”

    — Adam Scott,
    Manager of Construction Training - American Solar Electric, Inc.

  • “I would like to thank  eRenewable Resource Group for hosting such a dynamic week of training information. The instructor was a huge plus. He presented the information very clear and concise and allowed time for questions and comments to help everyone participating better understand the photovoltaic industry. Again thank you for the ultimate educational opportunity.”

    — Bobbi Jo Huskey,
    Soprema, Inc.

  • “I am a licensed electrician and have participated in over 20 installations. The instructor was an excellent instructor and I learned more from him than I had in over 30 hours of training from SMA and SunPower. Overall I was very pleased with the class.”

    — Ryan Larson

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