Certified Solar PV Professional (SPVP) Training Program | March 2025
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 03/20/2025 at 9:00 AM (EDT)
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Register
- Early bird pricing available!
- Non-member - $2,345
- Member - $2,100
- Regular Price after 03/06/2025 12:00 AM
- Non-member - $2,445
- Member - $2,200
Course Information
Virtual |
March 21, 22, 27 & 28, 2025 |
3.2 CEU |
Pricing
Early Registration
Non-Member | $2,345.00
AEE Member | $2,100.00
Late Registration
Begins 12:00 AM EST 7 business days prior to training start.
Non-Member | $2,445.00
AEE Member | $2,200.00
Registration closes 2 business days prior to training start or if course reaches capacity.
Course Description
A virtual training program, held over 4 days, 32 total hours.
The Certified Solar PV Professional (SPVP) Training Program is designed to deepen participants' technical and financial understanding of photovoltaic (PV) systems. It covers the entire lifecycle of PV installations—from design and construction to maintenance and financial strategy—addressing both large utility-scale projects and small self-consumption systems. The program ensures participants are well-prepared to handle technical, financial, and regulatory challenges in the solar energy sector.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for professionals in the energy sector or related fields, such as:
Energy Managers: Professionals responsible for overseeing energy strategies and seeking to integrate solar energy solutions into their operations.
Sales and Business Development Executives: Individuals involved in promoting solar energy solutions who need a deeper understanding of the technical aspects and financial returns of PV systems.
Technical Specialists: Engineers, designers, and project managers working on the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of PV systems, who aim to sharpen their skills in system design and performance optimization.
Financial Analysts and Investment Professionals: Those evaluating the financial viability of solar energy projects, from cost analysis to financing options, and who need to understand the lifecycle economics of solar installations.
Renewable Energy Enthusiasts and Entrepreneurs: Individuals or organizations looking to enter the solar energy market, seeking to build a solid foundation of knowledge to successfully launch or expand solar PV projects.
Participants should have a foundational understanding of energy systems and a strong desire to enhance their expertise in PV systems to improve the quality and financial viability of solar installations.
Schedule
Daily Breaks Days 1 - 4 : AM Break (15 min) | Lunch Break (1 hr) | PM Break (15 min)
Please see the "My Learning Schedule" tab for schedule information.
*Remote exams are scheduled on an individual basis. See Certification Program tab for additional instructions.
Workbook
Please verify accuracy of your shipping address during registration. Workbooks cannot be delivered to PO Boxes, and any changes to your address after your workbook has been shipped will have an associated fee attached. Shipping is only available within the 48 contiguous states (plus Washington DC), workbooks are expected to arrive at the address provided during registration within 14 days of the course start date.
If you have already registered for this training and need to update your address, send an email to training@aeecenter.org with your revised address details.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course participants will:
- Gain the ability to design solar energy systems for both residential/commercial and utility-scale applications. This includes understanding support structures, electrical configurations, and how to optimize energy production through efficient design.
- Learn to accurately assess solar energy potential, considering atmospheric effects, tilt, orientation, and shading. You will also be proficient in using simulation tools to predict system performance.
- Develop the skills to conduct in-depth financial analyses, including calculating the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE), managing cash flows, evaluating component costs, and understanding the financial tools required for PV projects such as Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts.
- Familiarize yourself with the latest advancements in photovoltaic modules, inverters, batteries, solar trackers, and alternative energy storage technologies. You will learn how to select and apply the right equipment for specific project needs.
- Gain insight into the legal frameworks, policies, and regulations that govern solar PV installations, ensuring compliance and optimizing project success.
- Acquire practical knowledge on maintaining PV systems for optimal performance. You will understand quality assurance processes, system testing, and the best practices in plant operations, monitoring, and safety protocols.
- From business planning to system commissioning, you will be equipped to manage large-scale solar installations, ensuring that all technical and financial aspects are thoroughly considered for long-term success.
Sol Haroon
Sol Haroon (EE) is a consulting instructor at the Georgia Institute of Technology and in sustainable architecture and renewables. He is the Technical Director of Renewables at McKim & Creed. As an electrical engineer and as a graduate of Georgia Tech’s High Performance Building Lab, he specializes in photovoltaic systems and renewable power systems by serving clients and by teaching. As a NABCEP Certified PV Professional, he is a published author and a long-standing member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). He has worked for many years in the solar field including 3 years at Suniva, Inc, an American solar manufacturing firm, where he led the system’s architecture team including the design and commissioning of multi-Megawatt systems. He was a key engineer for the design of the PV+ESS system for Georgia Tech’s Living Building (KBISD). He has also been a consulting instructor in the electrical engineering department at Georgia Tech where he has taught graduate students in PV and renewable power systems. In addition to his professional roles, he was a volunteer teacher and organizer of a green collar training program for electrical work and PV installation for underserved communities in east Atlanta
Certification Program
This training program prepares attendees to take the Certified Solar PV Professional (SPVP) exam. Please review the requirements for certification on the Becoming a SPVP page. A separate certification and application fee applies.
Registering for the training does NOT register you for the certification exam. To take the exam, you must register for the exam and pay a separate fee. Attendees are encouraged to complete a certification application 4 weeks prior to taking the exam.
After you submit the certification application, you will receive an email confirmation letter from AEE within 4-weeks. Any additional questions about the exam, certification eligibility, scheduling, or the application process can be directed to our SPVP Certification Director, Michelle Zakin Leclerc, mzakin@aeecenter.org.
For additional information, visit the links below.
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Public Training Program Participant Transfer & Cancellation Policy
The following terms and conditions apply to Participants who register for training programs with the Association of Energy Engineers, Inc. (AEE). All requests for transfers, substitutions, or cancellations must be submitted via email to the Training Department at training@aeecenter.org; by registering for a course, you agree to these terms and conditions.
Transfer Policy
In-Person OR Virtual OR Online
- Registration fees can be transferred to another public course offering, or
- Registration can be substituted with another person who is interested in taking the course. AEE will not refund fee differences; registrants will be responsible for making up any cost differences.
- Transfer options expire one year from the original registration order date.
- Requests for transfer must be submitted via email to the Training Department at training@aeecenter.org 14 days before the course’s start date.
- There is a $200 transfer fee.
On-Demand
- Registrants who enroll in on-demand courses are not eligible to transfer out of the on-demand course and into another.
Cancellation Policy
In Person OR Virtual OR Online
- Registrants who cancel 21 days or more before the start date are eligible for a refund minus a $200 cancellation fee.
- Registrants who cancel 20 days or less before the start date, or who are no-shows are ineligible for a refund.
On-Demand
- Registrants who enroll in on-demand courses are ineligible to receive a refund or cancel their registration.
If there are changes to a training program that are outside of AEE’s control (including, but not limited to, instructor illness, acts of terrorism, acts of God, war, civil disturbances, declaration of national emergency, accidents or labor disputes, fire, flood, storms etc.), participants will be notified as soon as possible, and AEE’s liability will be limited to the reimbursement of the training program registration fee.
Updated November 13, 2023