Rick asks about solar photovoltaic (solar PV) installation work, whether he’ll need training and whether such courses exist. His question has been answered by the NICEIC (Theme – Energy Efficiency & Sustainability):
Question: I'm an electrician registered with the NICEIC. I've been asked by some people about connecting solar PV panels, and I've been wondering what I needed to be able to do for this work. Note that it would only involve the wiring side, not installing the panels themselves.
I don't want to be paying for working at heights courses etc., as I will not be doing this side of the installation, so is there a course aimed just at the wiring side of solar PV and nothing else?
Answer: In order to install and connect solar PV systems, you need to become Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accredited as an installer.
You will, therefore, need to consider attending a solar PV course. Such courses are aimed at covering ALL of the aspects that an installer will need to be trained in order to install solar PV systems in a safe manner - taking into account both electrical and safety requirements.
The NICEIC offers such courses, as do many other providers.
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