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Basic installer training - Solar cells

Basic installer training is a three-day training that makes you a better installer of solar cell systems in terms of quality, economy and technology. You gain competence to carry out the practical work and a theoretical understanding of how you should do it and why. The practical training takes place in Glava Energy Center's solar park, on different types of roofs and with different mounting systems.

Background

In total, there were over 250,000 solar power installations in Sweden in the beginning of 2024. During 2023, over 100,000 grid-connected solar power installations were installed in Sweden. A total of 1,600 megawatts were installed, double the amount compared to 2022. The interest in installing solar panels and the need for solar panel installers remains significant. Many companies aim to enter the market, while the shortage of trained personnel is substantial.

For the positive industry development to continue, both quality and competence supply need to be ensured. Glava Energy Center's fundamental installer training contributes to such security, quality, and stability in the industry.

Target group

Active in electricity, construction and planning. Those who work with or are in the starting pits to establish themselves in the market for solar cell installers and who want to receive a solid basic education.

Course objectives

The course provides the necessary knowledge to be able to professionally install and assemble solar cells based on a drawing with good function and safe operation. The installation must secure guarantees and meet requirements from insurance companies, electrical safety authorities and fire authorities. After passing the training, a course certificate is obtained from the Glava Energy Center.

Course content

Three-day training on site at the Glava Energy Center in Hillringsberg, Glava, outside Arvika.

Day 1: theoretical background.

Day 2: continued theoretical background, review of practical cases and practical training in the solar park.

Day 3: practical training on different roofs and with different assembly systems in the solar park.

Subject content

The function of the solar cell system. Basic electricity, AC and DC.

  • Solar cell technology and system solutions.
  • Connection to the building's other energy systems.
  • Batteries and storage systems.
  • Dimensioning of a solar cell system for an individual building.
  • Installation of inverters and cable laying.
  • Customer Service - Support and contribution to installation. ROT deduction and solar cell support.
  • Safe working environment.
  • Installation of solar cells on land. Theory and Practice.
  • Installation of solar cells on the roof. Theory and Practice.
  • To become a certified fitter.
  • Clear guide for a successful installation.

Course literature: "Solar cells - Advice and energy" from the Swedish Electrical Standard.

Instructor

Bengt Danielsson, project manager Sun4Energy Glava, former CEO Delabglava AB.

Last edited: 20/08 2024

Price and accommodation

Course fee SEK 13,100 excluding VAT. Members of Glava Energy Center receive a 10 percent discount on the course fee. Accommodation at the nearby Hillringsberg Manor or other accommodation options is not included in the price.

Practically

Training over three days. Bring your own computer and work clothes/shoes for outdoor work. Glava Energy Center can provide tools, equipment, helmet and goggles.

Upcoming course opportunities

Upcoming course opportunity is:

  • 8–10 October, 2024

Sign up through the calendar.

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Norwegian interest in solar installer training in Glava

The ongoing solar energy boom in Norway is shown by a great Norwegian interest in the Glava Energy Center's basic training for solar cell installers. It was full at the year's first training round in Glava in January and most of the registered participants came from Norwegian electrical installation companies.

Courses at Glava Energy Center

The solar energy industry sets records year after year in terms of the number of installations, installed capacity, and electricity production. Glava Energy Center offers a variety of independent training programs to enhance the quality and safety of the industry. Members receive a 10 percent discount on the course fee.

About

Glava Energy Center is an innovation cluster and Sweden's largest test bed, innovation center and training provider in solar energy, solar cells, and energy systems. We have Northern Europe's largest test facility for solar energy and solar cells and are the country's largest independent training provider in the field. With close to 90 members, we operate for and within a broad competence network that includes entrepreneurs, academia, industry, startups, and the public sector.