ONTILITY and Miami Dade College Bring Solar Electric Training to Miami

HOUSTON, TEXAS and MIAMI, FLORIDA (May 26, 2010) - ONTILITY and Miami Dade College will offer an Entry Level Solar Design and Installation course on June 21 - 25, at Miami Dade College north campus. The 40 hour Entry Level Solar Design and Installation course provides students with basic knowledge of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, modules, and system components; electrical circuits; PV system design, estimation, and code requirements; solar electric products and applications; an understanding of energy conversion from sunlight to electricity, and how to work with solar conversion equipment. The course is designed for all learners.

The course follows the Institute for Sustainable Power Quality® (ISPQ) standards and the NABCEP® photovoltaic learning objectives and task analysis. The course focuses on real-world, site-specific knowledge. Hands-on training covers site surveys; mechanical and electrical design, safety and construction issues; tool and test equipment use; best-practice construction skills; national code and local inspection issues.

The 40 hour course consists of five days of training, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day, and qualifies those who complete the course to sit for the NABCEP PV Entry Level Exam, given on Friday evening at the conclusion of the class. Tuition for the training is $1,395.

Upon completion of this class, students are eligible to take the NABCEP Entry Level PV Exam. The exam is administered after the conclusion of class at the end of the week. Additionally, students that complete the class are able to become ONTILITY Certified Partners ™ and utilize the Powered by ONTILITY™ platform.

Lack of Qualified Installers Could Slow Market Expansion

The combination of federal, state and utility incentive programs makes conditions in Florida very favorable for rapid renewable energy growth. Concern is already being expressed that there may not be enough trained installers to meet the demand. It is crucial to the success of the renewable energy industry that installers be well trained and that there are enough of them to meet market demand.

Demand for Florida-Based Solar Professionals and Technicians Expected to Rise

Demand for well trained, highly skilled workers will naturally accompany market growth. Solar industry jobs will range from high school graduates to those with master’s degrees and will carry average annual salaries from $23,000 to $87,000.

About ONTILITY

ONTILITY is committed to the solar market and solar industry development. Learn Solar through our professional training. Buy Solar from our stocking warehouse of superior products at competitive prices. Accelerate Your Solar Business with our full range of partner support services including engineering and design consulting, due diligence and financial support, custom training and educational consulting. ONTILITY brings you best-in-class solar training, energy efficiency training, solar products distribution and support for solar installers, dealers and integrators.

• Solar Products – Over 120 Manufacturers / Maintains over 20M in Monthly Inventory
• Solar Training – NABCEP and IREC Training Courses and Certification Programs
• Financial Support – Financial Solutions for Your Business and Customers
• Design Support – End-to-End Design and Engineering Support Services
• Consulting Support – NABCEP Certified Installation Consultants to Support Your Projects
• Rebate Support – Rebate Assistance and Coverage Solutions
• Logistics Support – Remote, Field, Project Site and Rooftop Delivery Solutions

More Information, including a current course schedule is available at: 877.558.7479 or www.ontility.com.

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