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Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning

This course equips learners to identify national code and zoning rules specific to photovoltaic (PV) systems, as well as key design elements and points for inspection. Curriculum includes zoning variances, critical elements of the permitting process, planning documents necessary for PV system installation and recommendations for permitting offices to streamline the permit process. Learners gain a code inspector’s perspective in relation to building and electrical code requirements. This course is for anyone interested in entering the solar power sector, and is especially appropriate for building and code inspectors, engineers, HVAC installers and architects. It assumes that the learner has a basic grasp of electrical engineering and mathematical concepts. Those who are unfamiliar with how PV works, the elements of a PV system, and/or solar power ROI should take the first course of the specialization, Solar Energy Systems Overview. Learners seeking a greater understanding of the anatomy and function of PV systems should take the second course, Solar Energy and Electrical System Design. Material includes online lectures, videos, demos, hands-on exercises, project work, readings and discussions. This is the third course in the Solar PV for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors specialization. To learn more about the specialization, check out a video overview at https://youtu.be/XjkKzbXqA6s.

Status: System Requirements
Status: Building Codes
IntermediateCourse13 hours

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LG

4.0Reviewed Jan 12, 2026

Informational and Exciting (just the tip of the iceberg)

KR

5.0Reviewed Mar 1, 2022

Great overview of solar panel system installation from conception, design and to construction.

MS

5.0Reviewed Jul 22, 2020

A very nice and educative course it really help me in understanding more about solar PV systems designs

BO

5.0Reviewed Aug 27, 2020

The course is insightful and knowledgeable too. It was a step in the right direction for me.

JA

5.0Reviewed Feb 17, 2021

one the better things im doing with my job since first course i have learned so much . ty to the professor and the school for these classes

VK

5.0Reviewed Aug 1, 2020

Very good course for todays energy need worldwide.

SB

5.0Reviewed Jul 18, 2020

Excellent Course for the Solar professionals.Instructor having vast experience in the solar and SME (Subject Matter Expert)

NN

5.0Reviewed Feb 19, 2021

Excellent courses and teacher. All clear and easy to understand. This is best courses.Thank you!

KL

5.0Reviewed Mar 20, 2026

Teaches you everything you need to be in Solar industry

MM

5.0Reviewed Sep 3, 2020

Material is very good and so simple from engineering point of view also gives the basic s and base line to establish solid back from nd about solar energy .

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