Learn techniques to spin off installation crews and keep them in pace with increasing sales
Learn to ramp up a renewable energy business to allow 3 to 5 system installations in 90 days
Learn techniques to increase your cash flows
Learn to estimate and provide ROI to business owners on projects.
Our students love this event , and it is held in our state of the art training facility in the San Francisco bay area. If you don't live in the San Francisco bay area, do not worry. Hundreds of students fly in for our courses from all over the United States, and we offer a subsidized lodging package that includes a hotel suite and free shuttle transportation (no need for a taxi or rental car) from the San Jose airport (SJC) for most arrival times.
Learn the fundamentals of design & installation of solar water heating systems in the nation's most comprehensive solar thermal Boot Camp. Our blended learning approach incorporates Instructor-led lectures and hands-on labs (about a 60/40 class time ratio) including the use of site-assessment tools for solar systems design.
This course is optimized for Plumbing, Swimming Pool, HVAC & General Contractors looking to add solar-thermal systems to their existing service offerings. Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Contractors, Architects and Engineers with piping / plumbing experience are also welcome . All students should have good mechanical aptitude.
If you are unsure as to what is required in your state to install Thermal systems click here to learn more.
Solar-STC-6 day Solar Thermal Boot Camp
$ 3,195 in Fremont, CA (San Francisco Bay Area) $ 3,495 in other locations
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6-Day Solar Thermal Boot Camp
Our Students Love Us
"This class has been very helpful in learning the knowledge necessary to start a solar thermal business."
- Chris H., Solar Thermal Boot Camp
"This course was well organized and provided a wealth of information that, I will take back to my company and put to good use, I would definitely recommend this course to anyone in the business of thermal solar systems."
- Rich R., Solar Thermal Boot Camp
"A new study released by the California Solar Energy Industry Association (CALSEIA) quantifies the value of solar water heating and shows how consumer rebates will pay for themselves many times over." - Download the full report here
For questions or to enroll, call 888-893-0367 or click the Request Information button on the top right.
Course Outline
Day 1
Solar Insolation
Collector Orientation
Solar Pathfinder description & operation
Lab - use of Solar Pathfinder
Solmetric SunEye description & operation
Lab - use of SunEye
Heat flow properties
Flat plate collector design
Low. Medium, and high temperature collectors
Single and dual tank systems
Types and comparison of solar water heating systems i.e. active systems, passive systems, open loop direct, closed loop indirect, PV controlled systems, Glycol closed loop, Steamback systems, Drainback systems
System components
Introduction to solar thermal application (water heating, pool heating, space heating)
Day 2
Collector Mounting – lag mount, spanner mount, j-bolt mount
Lab - flush mounting collector
Lab - rail mounting collector
Open loop components
Closed loop glycol and Steamback components
Closed loop Drainback components
Differential control & sensors
Lab - wire and program differential control
Day 3
Sealing pipe penetrations
Flush mount install on asphalt shingle roof
Rail mount install on asphalt shingle roof
Setting mounts on a tile roof
Solar heated swimming pool equipment & system layout
Lab - install Open loop system
Charging Closed Loop systems
Lab - install Closed loop system
Day 4
Lab - install Drainback system
Lab - install solar pool heating system
Service of open loop, closed loop glycol & Drainback systems
Sales & Marketing of Solar Thermal systems
Customer scenarios; working with equipment distributors
Day 5
BTU
Solar Rating and Certification Corporation SRCC
Using SRCC reports as a design tool
Collector Efficiency curve
Using efficiency curve as a design tool
Determine gallon capacity using BTU formula
Balancing multiple tank installation
Balancing single bank collector array
Balancing multiple bank array
Pump selection, sizing, and configuring
Determining system fluid capacity
Attaching collectors to commercial buildings
Solar space heating sizing & design (forced air, radiant floor, ground water source heat pumps)
Solar Thermal Training
