Solar Operations & Maintenance
Solar doesn't maintain itself. Learn to diagnose underperformance, prevent failures, and keep solar assets producing at peak levels for the long haul.
About This Course
As the installed base of solar systems grows, so does demand for skilled O&M technicians. This course trains you to manage the full lifecycle of operating solar assets, from routine preventive maintenance to complex fault diagnosis on commercial arrays.
You'll train with real monitoring platforms (SolarEdge, Enphase, Fronius, Sol-Ark, SMA, and more), perform actual diagnostic work on our live training array, and learn to generate the performance reports that asset owners and investors require.
Course Modules
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01
Performance Monitoring & Data Analysis
Reading monitoring dashboards, identifying underperformance, calculating PR and specific yield, and generating professional client reports.
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02
Inverter Diagnostics & Fault Codes
Hands-on work with string, central, and micro inverters. Decoding error codes, board-level troubleshooting, and navigating warranty processes.
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03
Module-Level Testing & Thermal Imaging
I-V curve tracing, EL imaging concepts, thermal camera use, identifying hot spots, delamination, and soiling patterns.
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04
Preventive Maintenance Protocols
Scheduled PM procedures, vegetation management, cleaning best practices, racking inspection, and O&M contract structures.
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05
Safety & Arc Flash for O&M Work
Working on energized systems safely, proper PPE for DC and AC work, lock-out/tag-out, and hot-work permit procedures.
What You'll Be Able to Do
Identify underperforming strings from monitoring data
Diagnose and clear inverter faults on major brands
Perform I-V curve trace analysis on strings
Use a thermal camera to identify module defects
Build and execute a preventive maintenance schedule
Work safely on live DC and AC solar equipment
Who Should Enroll
Installers who want to add O&M service revenue, technicians at solar asset management firms, facility managers responsible for on-site solar systems, and anyone building a career in solar field services. Basic electrical knowledge is recommended.