California is one of 28 states that permit power-purchase agreements for solar projects. That allows schools to install solar without paying for the installation. A third party owns the system and the school buys the cheaper electricity generated by the panels.
[pdf] Students explore solar energy as a resource that can be used to help reduce dependence on non-renewable fuel sources. Students will gain experience with the basics of solar energy systems including the economics, design, site and electrical safety, mounting, National Electrical Codes, troubleshooting and. .
Students in the CCC in Solar Energy Systems Specialist will acquire the skill-set necessary to fill a growing need for trained professionals that. .
As demand on the traditional electric grid continues to rise with the introduction of electric vehicles, alternative forms of power production, including solar, are expected to increase.
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