Solar Energy Technology Associate DegreeThe Solar Energy Technology program provides installers, designers, and technical sales personnel the skills to assess sites; design systems; install, operate, and maintain solar electric and solar thermal systems for residential and commercial applications in the growing renewable energy industry. Potential employment possibilities will be with existing solar, electrical, and mechanical contractors to help expand their offerings of solar energy technologies. Other possible areas of employment are with energy consulting firms, design firms and utilities. With additional education and experience, graduates can expand their careers to energy analyst, journeyperson electrician/plumber, project manager, energy engineer, and environmental consultant.
Explore renewable energy generation systems with a focus on solar electric (photovoltaic) systems.
The Solar Program survey asked employers to rank key technical and professional skills being taught, to identify additional important skills, and to list training they currently provide. The results will summarized by the Solar Instructor and discussed with the Advisory Committee. It will be determined whether the current curriculum meets industry needs.
Solar Energy Survey Results.pdf
To start your own training or for more information on the report, contact Trades@NWTC.edu.
First Semester / First 8 Weeks
Renewable Energy - Sustainable.pdf
First Semester / Second 8 Weeks
Third Semester / First 8 Weeks
Intro to Energy Management.pdf
Third Semester / Second 8 Weeks
10-482-127 Solar Storage & EV Charging-not complete
Fourth Semester / First 8 Weeks
10-482-128 PV Monitoring & Troubleshoot-not complete
Fourth Semester / Second 8 Weeks
Solar Advanced System Design.pdf
No tools are required for this program.
