International Certificate for Solar Photovoltaic Panels

What is a photovoltaic (PV) solar selling certification?

This Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Selling certification is designed to prepare participants to market solar technology for any company with a focus on renewable energy.

What is a photovoltaic installer - Level 1 certification?

The Photovoltaic Installer - Level 1 certification provides assessments in solar system installations.

What is a photovoltaics installer/designer (PV2) certification?

The Photovoltaics Installer/Designer (PV2) certification is for technicians with existing field experience in the solar electric industry. Individuals will demonstrate experience in the installation of a number of system options including the design and integration of the PV system, as well as receive training from an ETA-approved level 2 program.

What does a certification mean for a solar module?

Basically, certifications per se do not tell much about the quality of a module. If you buy a solar module with IEC 61215/ 61730/ 61701 etc. certifications, it means that the certification-holding manufacturer managed to produce a few modules of that type that passed a standard's (e.g. IEC 61215) tests at the time of applying for certification.

What are the most common solar panel testing standards & certifications?

Below are some of the most common solar panel testing standards and certifications to look for when comparing solar panels: The IEC is a nonprofit establishing international assessment standards for electronic devices, including photovoltaic (PV) panels.

What is a solar certificate program?

This certificate program will expose you to SEI’s best classroom curriculum and lab training experience for you and your instructional staff to put on a full solar training program at your school or training organization. “SEI is to Solar as Harvard is to Law.”