Solar Energy

Hands-On, Job-Ready Skills for Solar Technicians

Solar Energy Trainers

The future of solar energy is strong. Solar energy is being used in a broad range of applications such as generating electricity or home and utility use, directly heating hot water for homes, supplying heat for home heating systems, direct power for remote electronics such as information signs, and more. This is leading to an increased demand for qualified Solar Technicians.

Solar Technicians require specialized job skills, combining electrical and plumbing skills with solar technology savvy. They face unique challenges in bringing solar technology to commercial and residential applications. Our programs allow students to build the knowledge they need as well as develop the hands-on skills required. Successful Solar Technicians incorporate many traditional technical disciplines like electric motor control, wiring, rotating machines, piping, pumps, power distribution, etc. along with more specialized skills in solar technologies like solar installation, PV and thermal system troubleshooting, and specialized solar piping and pumps.

  • Amatrol FaultPro
    Amatrol FaultPro
    Industry's Only Fault Insertion & Troubleshooting Software

    Amatrol’s FaultPro computer-based fault insertion software is the industry’s only electronic troubleshooting training system. FaultPro allows instructors to instantly set and tailor faults to test a student’s weaknesses and turn them into strengths.

  • Amatrol Solar Energy Learning Systems
    Amatrol Solar Thermal Installation Learning System
    Students will learn how to install systems by selecting, preparing, mounting and connecting solar thermal components using copper tubing, PVC piping, and electrical wiring.
    Item Number:
    950-STF1

    The 950-STF1 Solar Thermal Installation Learning System teaches students the installation and commissioning of closed loop and open loop solar thermal systems for commercial and residential applications. Students will learn how to install systems by selecting, preparing, mounting and connecting solar thermal components using copper tubing, PVC piping, and electrical wiring. Students will create and commission complete working systems, just as they would do on the job.

  • Amatrol Solar Energy Learning System
    Amatrol Solar Thermal Open-Loop Troubleshooting Learning System
    Installing and maintaining solar thermal open-loop systems require hands-on skills and troubleshooting ability across both drainback and pressurized systems.

    The 950-STOL1 includes all components needed to develop hands-on, job ready skills: all solar specific components as well as balance of system items. The learning system contains a mobile workstation, multiple component circuit panels, a solar collector unit, fault insertion, PC-based multimedia student curriculum, and instructor’s assessment guide. An optional sun simulator is available to facilitate classes indoors when outdoor conditions do not support solar heating.

  • Amatrol Green Energy Learning Systems
    Amatrol Alternative Energy Learning System
    The 850-AEC Alternative Energy Learning System teaches students key skills needed for job success in small wind and solar. Students will learn hands-on skills they can use on the job.
    Item Number:
    850-AEC

    The demand for qualified solar and small wind technicians is rising, as more consumers and businesses apply solar energy and small wind systems in their communities. Many employers prefer employment candidates who are certified. Amatrol’s 850 series Alternative Energy Learning System supports the learning necessary to prepare for portions of the solar and small wind certifications offered by such certifying groups as NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners), SWCC (Small Wind Certification Council), and ETA (Electronics Technicians Association).

  • Amatrol Solar PV Troubleshooting Learning System
    Amatrol Solar PV Troubleshooting Learning System
    Installing and maintaining solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.

    The 950-SPT1 teaches students connection, operation, programming, and troubleshooting of AC/DC and grid-connected systems. The curriculum is PC-based multimedia that is highly interactive. It allows students to use the learning style best for them – reading, listening, visual. The 950-SPT1 supports the NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) test for Certified Solar Photovoltaic System Installer.

  • Renewable Energy Trainer
    Closed-Loop Solar Thermal Troubleshooting Training
    Hands-On Solar PV Skill Development
    Item Number:
    950-STCL1

    Amatrol’s Solar Thermal Troubleshooting Closed-Loop Learning System (950-STCL1) teaches solar thermal troubleshooting skills for closed-loop systems through a unique combination of eLearning curriculum and hands-on experience with real industrial solar thermal components.

  • Amatrol Solar Concepts Training 950-SC1
    Solar Concepts Learning System
    Teach Concepts in Solar Energy and Technology Hands-On
    Item Number:
    950-SC1

    Amatrol’s Solar Concepts Learning System (950-SC1) introduces learners to a broad range of basic concepts in solar energy and technology.

  • Solar Installation Technician Training
    Solar PV Installation Learning System
    Solar Installation Technician Training
    Item Number:
    950-SPF1

    Amatrol’s Solar PV Installation Learning System provides foundational training to help students and workers prepare for solar certifications from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), the premier solar technology certification organization.