Solar PV Training

At a Glance

Interested in solar energy for your home or business? Thinking of joining the solar workforce? LLCC offers these educational opportunities to those interested in renewable energy training.

Solar Photovoltaics

Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics - Online

This course, taught primarily online, teaches the basics of solar electricity. Participants will learn how photovoltaic (PV) systems work, compare and contrast different PV system types, identify necessary components and understand the best applications for (and limitations of) each system type. Other topics include evaluating the solar window, investigating energy efficiency recommendations and researching system costs. 

Instructor: Michelle Knox.

Registration

Call 217-786-2292 to register. Course code: WST 034-01 SP24

Spring 2024

Open-ended start beginning Jan. 16, 2024. Course must be completed by June 8, 2024.

Cost

$135

Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics - Main Campus

This course includes an eight-hour in-person lab to teach the basics of solar electricity. Participants will learn how photovoltaic (PV) systems work, compare and contrast different PV system types, identify necessary components and understand the best applications for (and limitations of) each system type. Other topics include evaluating the solar window, investigating energy efficiency recommendations and researching system costs.

Instructor: Michelle Knox.

Registration

Call 217-786-2292 to register. Course code: WST 034-02 SP24

Spring 2024

April 6, 2024

Cost

$135

Site Assessor Training

Site Assessor Training - Online

This online course offers exercises and activities to demonstrate how to perform a PV site assessment for a home or small business using the PV Site Assessment Report Template.

Topics covered include load profiles and consumption history, energy efficiency and fuel switching opportunities, site-specific shade analysis, array and balance of system location recommendations parameters, and client financing options. Participants will learn how to access and use online tools for assessing the solar resource, perform site-specific PV system sizing, determine energy production of a recommended PV system size, estimate system cost and evaluate existing infrastructure on the site. 

Instructor: Michelle Knox.

Prerequisite

Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics or instructor permission.

Registration

Call 217-786-2292 to register. Course code: WST 034-03 SP24.

Spring 2024

Open-ended start beginning Jan. 16, 2024. Course must be completed by June 8, 2024.

Cost

$195

Site Assessor Training - Main Campus

This course offers exercises and activities to demonstrate how to perform a PV site assessment for a home or small business using the PV Site Assessment Report Template.

Topics covered include load profiles and consumption history, energy efficiency and fuel switching opportunities, site-specific shade analysis, array and balance of system location recommendations parameters, and client financing options. Participants will learn how to access and use online tools for assessing the solar resource, perform site-specific PV system sizing, determine energy production of a recommended PV system size, estimate system cost and evaluate existing infrastructure on the site.

Instructor: Michelle Knox.

Prerequisite

Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics or instructor permission.

Registration

Call 217-786-2292 to register. Course code: WST 034-04 SP24

Spring 2024

May 4, 2024

Time

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Cost

$195