NEW YORK, Canton
SUNY, Canton
Alternative & Renewable Energy Systems
CSOET, NN105
Canton, NY 13617
Contact/Instructor: Matthew Bullwinkel
Email: bullwinkel@canton.edu
Tele. (315) 386-7411
Course examines the direct conversion of solar energy to electricity. Topics include photovoltaic (PV) cell physics, types of PV cells, PV system components, and PV energy storage.

NEW YORK, Farmingdale
Farmingdale State University of New York
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Contact/Instructor: Prof. Y. Dathatri, Dr. Gay E. Canough
Email: dathatyn@farmingdale.edu
gec@etmsolar.com
Tele. (631) 420-2450
Design, Installation and Maintenance of Grid Connected PV Systems: Offering:
*Workshops on Photovoltaic Systems
*Workshops on Solar Thermal Systems
*Marketing of Solar Products & Systems
*Advanced PV Systems including case studies
Workshops are offered in a traditional classroom setting with associated lab and hands-on work.

NEW YORK – Kingston
SUNY Ulster
Business Resource Center
One Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
Contact Program Coordinator: Barbara Reer
e-mail: ReerB@sunyulster.edu
Tele. (845) 802-7171
Photovoltaics (PV) Installer’s Course: Learn the basics of how to site, design and install photovoltaic (PV) systems. This course includes sizing systems for both grid-connected and off-grid PV systems. Learn about solar resources, the problems associated with shading and what is the best orientation and tilt for PV arrays. Discuss the basic sizing and design of systems to serve a given electrical load. Learn safety procedures for installers and study the electrical code for PV systems in detail. Study various mounting systems for PV arrays and how they affect roof. Actually install a PV system.

NEW YORK, Latham
Tri-City Joint Apprenticeship Training & Committee
428 Old Niskayuna Road
Latham, NY 12110
Contact/Instructor(s): Richard Cataldo, Ed Knott
email: trick@nycap.rr.com
Tele. (518) 785-5167
Photovoltaic Systems: Traditional classroom and hands-on learning.

NEW YORK, NYC (Bronx)
Center for Sustainable Energy
Bronx Community College
City University of New York
West 181st Street
Bronx, NY 10453
Contact: Jill Cotter
e-mail: Jill.Cotter@bcc.cuny.edu
Tele. (718) 289-5100 ext. 3733

The Center for Sustainable Energy is a NABCEP recognized provider of PV education. It offers a 40 hour installation course open to the general public, electricians, architects, novice installers and engineers. The course includes the latest photovoltaic technologies, cost analysis, sizing, building/zoning code issues, solar installation site visits and a hands-on lab with PV and inverter technology and mounting methods. The Center also offers a two session Math/Electricity Basics class for students who need to brush up on basic electricity concepts that are at the heart of solar installations.

NEW YORK, Olean
Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES
1825 Windfall Road
Olean, NY 14760
Contact/Instructor(s): Jeff Stevens, Hal Elsigan
e-mail: stevenjs@alfredstate.edu
Tele. (716) 376-8239

NEW YORK, Port Ewen
Ulster County BOCES
P.O. Box 601
Route 9W
Port Ewen, NY 12466
Contact: Virginia Carrig
e-mail: vcarrig@mhric.org
Tele. (845) 331-5050 ext 2220 or 2209
*Photovoltaic Training for Skilled
Tradespeople: This course is designed to train electrical contractors and other skilled trades’ people in solar PV installation and repair for residential and commercial use. This hands-on course will focus on PV theory, design, installation and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: A complete understanding of AC/DC theory. (40 hrs, 26 lecture, 14 at an actual job site)
*Introduction to PV Technology: Designed for a person with a strong personal interest in PV technology as well as those considering a career in solar electric technology, this course will give a student the theoretical basis for understanding the various types of solar electric systems. It will cover the history of solar electricity, current markets and industry status, basic electrical theory, and other considerations necessary for solar electric systems. Detailed study of system components as well as the proper and safe electrical interconnection of these components will include hands-on training exercises and experiments. (40 hrs, 24 lecture, 16 lab)
*PV Installer Course: In this course, students will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to install utility-connected and off-grid PV systems. Study of electrical load analysis, system and component design and sizing, system siting, shading, electrical and mechanical system configuration, safety and electrical and building code compliance will be supplemented with hands-on system installation. (40 hrs, 24 lecture, 16 lab)

NEW YORK, Syracuse
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF)
221 Marshall Hall
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210
Contact Coordinator: Emily Gillis
Tele. (315) 470-6817
SPARE (Solar Power as Renewable Energy) Photovoltaic Installer and Maintenance Training: This is a traditional classroom style, 4-day course from 8am – 5pm covering the basics of how to site, design and install grid-connected and off-grid PV systems. Some topics: the solar resource: problems associated with shading, best orientation and tilt for PV arrays. Discussions of basic sizing and design of systems to serve a given electrical load. Safety practices for installers including study of the electrical code for PV systems in some detail. Study of various mounting systems for PV arrays and how they affect roofs. We will build a working PV system on the lawn.

NEW YORK, Troy
Hudson Valley Community College
80 Vandenburgh Avenue
HVCC – HRC 450 East
Troy, NY 12180
Contact/Instructor(s): Marlene J. LaTerra, Coordinator, Workforce Development Institute
e-mail: m.laterra@hvcc.edu
Tele. (518) 629-4238
Hudson Valley’s Photovoltaic Installation Certificate program provides the training students need to enter the growing industry of solar panel installation and maintenance. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) worked with Hudson Valley to develop the program as the agency anticipates a high demand for qualified PV installers with hundreds of PV systems expected to be installed in the upcoming years.
The 21-credit hour program consists of required and elective courses in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance A.O.S. degree program. These courses include a basic AC/DC electricity course and residential and commercial construction wiring courses which serve as a foundation for two courses in PV theory and practice.
Both the established journeyman electrician looking for advancement and the potential student interested in the renewable energy field can benefit from the Photovoltaic Installation program.
ECMN 210: Photovoltaic Systems Theory and Design (4 credits)
ECMN 211: Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Maintenance (4 credits)
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Note: contact Workforce Development to register for the following course: (518) 629-7338 or (518) 629-4827.
PV (Photovoltaic-Solar) Certificate of Knowledge Exam Preparation: This is a 40-hour credit-free course designed for individuals who are interested in learning the fundamentals of photovoltaic (PV) system design and installation. The course curriculum is designed to comply with NABCEP’s “Learning Objectives” for the entry level exam. Topics Covered: PV Market and Applications; Electricity and Safety Basics; Solar Energy Fundamentals; Hands-On Solar Workshop; System Components; PV System Sizing; PV System Mechanical and Electrical Design; Performance Analysis & Troubleshooting; Course Review & Test Preparation. contact Workforce Development to register for this course: (518) 629-7338 or (518) 629-4827.