WISCONSIN, Custer
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)
7558 Deer Road
Custer, WI 54423
Contact: Clay Sterling, Education Director
Email: Clay@The-MREA.org
Tele. (715) 592-6595

PV101 – Basic PV
PV205 – Intermediate PV
PV301 or PV305 – Advanced PV Design and Installation Lab or Advanced PV1: Students will attend three separate workshops. Students must complete basic and intermediate PV and then attend a 4 or 5 day advanced PV course. Students will learn all aspects of design, installation, safety, codes and troubleshooting. Total course length is 40 to 56 hours depending upon specific advance class taken. All courses are in-person and include a mixture of lecture and hands-on activities.

WISCONSIN, Green Bay
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
2740 W. Mason Street
Green Bay, WI 54307
Contact: Amy L. Kox
Email: amy.kox@nwtc.edu
Tele. (920) 498-6908

Energy-Intro to Solar Electricity is an overview of the use of sunlight to produce electricity and the practical and economic use of PV power systems. Learn the importance of energy efficiency and the economics of PV-generator hybrid designs. (3 credits.)
PV-Design & Site Assessment will teach the steps to performing a site audit prior to installation of a PV system. Focus on defining the solar window, system site placement and sizing, lead analysis and energy efficiency. (2 credits)

WISCONSIN, Milwaukee
Milwaukee Community Service Corps
1441 N. 7th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205
Contact: Chris Litzau
Email: investinyouth@wi.rr.com
Tele. (414) 372-9040

PV Entry Level Installer 40-hour Classroom Training. Curriculum based on Photovoltaics Design and Installation Manual by SEI, Photovoltaic Systems by Jim Dunlop. Course structure includes traditional classroom, field-based and experience-based lab learning opportunities.

The Milwaukee Community Service Corps is a registered apprenticeship program. It is also a U.S. DOL-awarded Youthbuild job training program.

WISCONSIN, Wisconsin Rapids
Mid-State Technical College
500 32nd St. N.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Contact: Mike Marcoe
Email: Mike.Marcoe@mstc.edu
Tele. (715) 422-5428

Students in this course will learn the basics of renewable electricity generation with particular emphasis on wind and solar energy. Topics will include wind and solar resources, basic system components (including design considerations), system types and applications. Offered fall semester.

Photovoltaic System Design & Installation: Students will learn the details involved in sizing and siting a PV system and gain a basic understanding of PV system installation. Topics include: System components, product specifications, product integration, system design capabilities and limits, system diagramming, wiring configurations, battery connections, safety, NEC, common design mistakes and solutions, wiring and installation techniques. This course will involve students in the installation of a PV system. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: Intro to Renewable Electricity.