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Solar Energy Technology - Associate Degree

Program Code : 104824

The Solar Energy Technology program provides installers , designers , and technical sales personnel the skills to assess sites ; design systems ; install , operate , and maintain solar electric and solar thermal systems for residential and commercial applications in the growing renewable energy industry . Potential employment possibilities will be with existing solar , electrical and mechanical contractors to help expand their offerings of solar energy technologies . Other possible areas of employment are with energy consulting firms , design firms and utilities . With additional education and experience , graduates can expand their careers to energy analyst , journeyperson electrician / plumber , project manager , energy engineer , and environmental consultant .

Delivery

Day Full-time Online : You will attend classes that are taught both online and in-person . You will be required to come to the Green Bay campus for parts of these classes . Part-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 11,495 , Books : $ 1,528 , Supplies : $ 550 Total Approximate Costs $ 13,573

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

Requirements for Program Entry

Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ) College transcript

Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920-498-5444 .

Program Outcomes

Evaluate the energy use of commercial and residential buildings and perform site assessments for solar electric and solar thermal systems

Generate technical project proposals and estimates for solar electric and solar thermal systems Read and comprehend mechanical blueprints Upload and download information from remote and local networks to aid in the operation and maintenance of systems

Obtain , complete , and understand zoning regulations , building permit , utility intertie connection , and utility distributed generation agreements

Assist in design , install and maintain solar electric systems Assist in design , install and maintain solar thermal systems Ensure compliance with the national electrical code Provide training to user upon project completion Install , troubleshoot , repair and modify mechanical and electrical systems including programmable controllers

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Solar Energy Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown .

Semester Total 19

Semester Total 14

Third Semester 8 Week 1 10482133 - Photovoltaics-Advanced 4 10481114 - Intro to Energy Management 3 10403100 - Blueprint Reading Intro 1

Semester Total 17

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10482128 - PV Monitoring & Troubleshoot 4 10801197 - Technical Reporting 3

Semester Total 17

Total Credits 67

Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an institutional requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a C or better .

Students completing General Studies courses at NWTC must earn a " C " or better in English Composition to enroll in Technical Reporting .

Students completing College Technical Math 1A must earn a " C " or better to enroll in College Technical Math 1B .

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