Residential Solar Installation

About This Course

Residential solar installation is the backbone of the solar industry's workforce. This intensive 3-week boot camp takes you from zero to fully capable of installing a grid-tied rooftop PV system from start to finish. You'll work on real mock roofs, wire real inverters, and commission real systems under the guidance of licensed and experienced solar professionals.

Whether you're transitioning from construction, electrical, or roofing, or entering solar with no prior background, this course is structured to build your skills methodically and safely.

Course Modules

• 01

  Solar Fundamentals & Site Assessment

  How PV systems generate power, reading utility bills, roof type evaluation, shading analysis, and azimuth/tilt optimization.

• 02

  Racking Systems & Roof Penetrations

  Flashing, L-feet, rails, and clamps. Hands-on installation with multiple racking brands including IronRidge, Unirac, Snap N Rack, and other dominant manufacturers.

• 03

  Electrical Wiring & NEC Compliance

  String wiring, combiner boxes, DC disconnects, conduit routing, AC connections, and key NEC code requirements.

• 04

  Inverters & System Commissioning

  String inverters, microinverters, and power optimizers. Configuration, startup procedures, and production monitoring setup.

• 05

  Safety, Fall Protection & OSHA 10

  Working safely at heights, ladder safety, PPE requirements, arc flash awareness, and OSHA training.

What You'll Be Able to Do

Who Should Enroll

This course is ideal for electricians looking to add solar to their services, construction workers transitioning into clean energy, young people seeking a career in clean energy, and career changers motivated by the solar industry's rapid growth. No prior solar experience required — basic comfort with hand tools is helpful.