What course or certificate do I need to install solar panels on houses?

19 Jan 2010

19 Jan, 2010 solar panels

I am looking at installing solar panels and other associated energy efficient products in the community in Perth. I am trying to find out what the course is that I need to be able to set up grid connect solar panels. I am aware that an electrician will have to do the connection to the grid, but have herd that there is a 3 month course in Brisbane. Just wondering if there is the same thing in Perth.

Thanks

I’m not really sure about a course that you need to install solar panels on houses. i’m doing certificate II in electrotechnology and I know that there is also a certificate IV in electrotechnology where you learn about renewable energy so i searched Google for a TAFE in Perth that offers this sort of course and found this: http://psc.central.tafe.wa.edu.au/Search/List.aspx?Keyword=renewable%20energy&CourseNumber=&CourseType=&DeliveryLocation=&InternationalProduct=&Status=&StudyMode=&AccreditationWeeks=&MOUP=&MOUC=&ASCO=&ANZSIC=&ReviewDate=&searchBy=adv&currentlyThisSemester=&availableNextSemester=&courseNationalNumber=

I hope this helps! (I’m actually thinking of installing solar panels when I’m older too)

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Don K
2010 Jan 19 1

What country are you in?

In the USA it depends on who the inspector is and what city you are in.

You have to be a roofer and an electrican in some places. You have to know wind speeds and how much up draft or dead weight on the foot spacing of the mounts. How big the lag bolts for what type of wood and what depth to lagbolt to keep the array from ripping off the roof.

The best way to do it is to take a few classes and install your own first. Then you will know what it takes to get your system past the inspectors. so in turn you will know what is needed to get others to pass inspection.

Good luck and keep in mind everyone has a hand out wanting money from you. Permits, Fees for everyone. Taxes and more taxes and then the customer will want a discount of some kind. Oh don’t forget safety.. Safety cost a lot as well and insurance.. almost not worth it. Expect to spend a good 100 grand just getting started up and you will need money to keep your rent paid and food on your table till you can get money coming in.
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Possum92
2010 Jan 19 2

I’m not really sure about a course that you need to install solar panels on houses. i’m doing certificate II in electrotechnology and I know that there is also a certificate IV in electrotechnology where you learn about renewable energy so i searched Google for a TAFE in Perth that offers this sort of course and found this: http://psc.central.tafe.wa.edu.au/Search/List.aspx?Keyword=renewable%20energy&CourseNumber=&CourseType=&DeliveryLocation=&InternationalProduct=&Status=&StudyMode=&AccreditationWeeks=&MOUP=&MOUC=&ASCO=&ANZSIC=&ReviewDate=&searchBy=adv&currentlyThisSemester=&availableNextSemester=&courseNationalNumber=

I hope this helps! (I’m actually thinking of installing solar panels when I’m older too)
References :
http://psc.central.tafe.wa.edu.au/Search/List.aspx?Keyword=renewable%20energy&CourseNumber=&CourseType=&DeliveryLocation=&InternationalProduct=&Status=&StudyMode=&AccreditationWeeks=&MOUP=&MOUC=&ASCO=&ANZSIC=&ReviewDate=&searchBy=adv&currentlyThisSemester=&availableNextSemester=&courseNationalNumber=

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