Solar Energy

Hands-On, Job-Ready Skills for Solar Technicians

Solar Energy Trainers

The future of solar energy is strong. Solar energy is being used in a broad range of applications such as generating electricity or home and utility use, directly heating hot water for homes, supplying heat for home heating systems, direct power for remote electronics such as information signs, and more. This is leading to an increased demand for qualified Solar Technicians.

Solar Technicians require specialized job skills, combining electrical and plumbing skills with solar technology savvy. They face unique challenges in bringing solar technology to commercial and residential applications. Our programs allow students to build the knowledge they need as well as develop the hands-on skills required. Successful Solar Technicians incorporate many traditional technical disciplines like electric motor control, wiring, rotating machines, piping, pumps, power distribution, etc. along with more specialized skills in solar technologies like solar installation, PV and thermal system troubleshooting, and specialized solar piping and pumps.

  • Amatrol Green Energy Learning Systems
    Item Number:
    850-AEC
    Amatrol’s Alternative Energy Learning System – Wind and Solar (850-AEC) covers basic alternative energy training through a combination of eLearning curriculum and hands-on experience.
  • Amatrol Solar PV Troubleshooting Learning System
    Item Number:
    950-SPT1
    The 950-SPT1 teaches students connection, operation, programming, and troubleshooting of AC/DC and grid-connected systems. The curriculum is PC-based multimedia that is highly interactive. It allows students to use the learning style best for them – reading, listening, visual. The 950-SPT1 supports the NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) test for Certified Solar Photovoltaic System Installer.
  • Amatrol Solar Energy Learning System
    Item Number:
    950-STOL1
    The 950-STOL1 includes all components needed to develop hands-on, job ready skills: all solar specific components as well as balance of system items. The learning system contains a mobile workstation, multiple component circuit panels, a solar collector unit, fault insertion, PC-based multimedia student curriculum, and instructor’s assessment guide. An optional sun simulator is available to facilitate classes indoors when outdoor conditions do not support solar heating.
  • Amatrol Green Technology Training System
    Item Number:
    950-STCL1
    Amatrol’s Solar Thermal Troubleshooting Closed-Loop Learning System (950-STCL1) teaches solar thermal troubleshooting skills for closed-loop systems through a unique combination of eLearning curriculum and hands-on experience with real industrial solar thermal components.
  • Marcraft Introductory, Advanced and Comprehensive Programs
    Most of us involved in the educational field understand that Green Technology is THE NEXT BIG THING! But as with all new fields and technologies - it is very hard to define or predict. The definitions seem to change depending on who you speak with.
  • Amatrol Solar Concepts Training 950-SC1
    Item Number:
    950-SC1
    Amatrol’s Solar Concepts Learning System (950-SC1) introduces learners to a broad range of basic concepts in solar energy and technology.
  • Solar Installation Technician Training
    Item Number:
    950-SPF1
    Amatrol’s Solar PV Installation Learning System provides foundational training to help students and workers prepare for solar certifications from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), the premier solar technology certification organization.
  • Amatrol Solar Energy Learning Systems
    Item Number:
    950-STF1
    The 950-STF1 Solar Thermal Installation Learning System teaches students the installation and commissioning of closed loop and open loop solar thermal systems for commercial and residential applications. Students will learn how to install systems by selecting, preparing, mounting and connecting solar thermal components using copper tubing, PVC piping, and electrical wiring. Students will create and commission complete working systems, just as they would do on the job.