Solar Alberta

Are you​ ​responsible​ ​for​ writing​​ and/or signing​ ​​construction​ ​contracts? Would you like to be? ​The Contracts for the Solar Industry course teaches students to mitigate the risks of solar installations for all parties, including ensuring that project details and variables are fully understood within the contract to help control construction costs and minimize scope of work issues. This course also provides guidance on how to comply with the Alberta Solar Business Code of Conduct and the basics of Canadian Contract Law. Course fee: $225 (early bird price available before Sept. 10: $200) Sept. 24, 26, Oct. 1 & 3 (7:00 to 9:00 p.m. MT)

Are you an electrician, designer, or contractor with a good understanding of electrical theory, terminology, and solar PV systems? Do you want to learn about the current Canadian Electrical Code standards? Join this 3-night course to become familiar with the most crucial inspection points of common solar PV systems. This course is intended for electricians, technicians, engineers, solar installers, sales people, and those with a good understanding of electrical theory and electrical terminology who want to ensure that their solar installations meet the current Canadian Electrical Code standards. The focus is on grid-interactive residential and commercial-scale solar PV projects less than 1 MW. Solar PV Systems: Electrical Code runs 3 nights: Nov. 14, 19 & 21, from 7-9 p.m. MT. Register before Oct. 31 to receive an early bird discount.

This online course explores the key aspects of Solar PV systems, including regulation, economic analysis, utility bills, and incentives. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike, it provides practical knowledge and real-world examples to effectively evaluate solar energy projects.

This online course teaches students to design and evaluate the performance of solar PV systems. It is presented as a series of case studies and includes practical design examples. It also discusses advances in solar PV technology, the economics of PV systems, and the PV industry in general. Dates: Feb 11, 13, 18, 20, & 25, 2025 Course Fee: $300 (early bird rate: $275) *Members save 10% off all courses

The 2024 Canadian Electrical Code is being implemented in most provinces in early 2025, and includes significant changes to battery energy storage. Find out what’s changed! This online course focuses on residential and commercial battery energy storage for both interactive and stand-alone PV systems less than 1 MW. Utility-scale battery energy storage is not discussed. Dates: Mar. 11, 13, 18, & 20, 2025 Course Fee: $275 (early bird rate: $250) *Members save 10% off all courses.