6436 Courses

Students who complete PVOL206 will be able to: Discuss the basics of policy and its effect on the solar industry Identify resources to learn more about policy and keep up to date with new developments Describe general sales tips Discuss common objections Identify techniques to close a sale Identify customer motivations and needs Discuss project timeline with customer Manage customer expectations and advise about PV system limitations Discuss manufactures, installation, and roof warranties Explain expected system performance Identify jurisdictional issues (zoning, fire marshal regulations) and city, county, and utility requirements Understand electric bill terminology, key information, and billing procedures Recognize any variations in energy use Determine property type, house orientation, roof tilt/angle, and available area Identify any shading and evaluate obstructions Estimate array size based on customer budget, kWh consumption, and / or available roof area Price array size based on average $/watt Develop price range, savings estimate, and preliminary economic analysis Present (verbal / brief) initial ballpark proposal and benefits, discuss customer's budget limits Identify overall customer considerations and general safety requirements Define the electrical meter and main service panel information required Identify point of interconnection, location for electrical equipment, and location for conduit runs Describe factors to consider with data monitoring Determine maximum PV capacity that can be connected to a specific service and/or electrical panel Create a final array layout Accurately estimate PV system production Define metrics to evaluate labor and material costs Calculate an average residential system cost & identify the major contributing factors Identify the main benefits of reviewing actual build data (job costing) Define property tax exemptions, tax deductions, transfer credits, sales tax exemptions Explain performance based-initiatives Evaluate taxability of credits and other incentives Review net-metering and feed-in tariff laws Identify different utility financial structures and regulated and deregulated markets Describe demand charges & the duck curve Outline financing basics Explore ownership models Calculate annual and cumulative cash flow, determine payback Calculate the environmental benefits of installing solar Identify what to include in a proposal, the proposal process, and what tools are available to generate proposals

Our classroom training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction. For more queries, reach out to us: info@mangates.com

Our classroom training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction. For more queries, reach out to us: info@mangates.com

Our classroom training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction. For more queries, reach out to us: info@mangates.com

Our classroom training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction. For more queries, reach out to us: info@mangates.com

Our classroom training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction. For more queries, reach out to us: info@mangates.com

Our classroom training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction. For more queries, reach out to us: info@mangates.com

Our classroom training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction. For more queries, reach out to us: info@mangates.com

Our classroom training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction. For more queries, reach out to us: info@mangates.com

Our classroom training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction. For more queries, reach out to us: info@mangates.com