Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Operation and Maintenance (O&M) E-learning Course
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Estimated time requirement: 1 hour
Please note that it may take up to 24-48 hours to receive a response to this course.
Course Description
This free course is intended for anyone involved in day-to-day O&M of a PV system, or responsible for procuring services to conduct O&M on a PV system. The life expectancy of a PV system is generally defined as 25 years or greater. An effective O&M program will ensure that the system performance is optimized throughout its life, will maximize return on investment and will ensure safe and proper functioning of the system.
This initiative is made possible in part through the financial support of the Education and Capacity Building Program brought to you by Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO).
Toronto and Region Conservation is solely responsible for implementation of this initiative, and the OPA has no responsibility or liability whatsoever in the event that any person suffers any losses or damages of any kind as a result of the initiative.
The views expressed in this project are the views of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and do not necessarily reflect those of the IESO or the Province of Ontario.
Who Should Attend?
This free course is intended for anyone involved in day-to-day O&M of a PV system, or responsible for procuring services to conduct O&M on a PV system.
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the elements of a photovoltaic operation and maintenance program
2. Understand and identify the components of an inspection and maintenance plan
3. Create an operation and maintenance program for a PV system using provided templates and resources
Additional information:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you have successfully registered for the course you will be sent your course log-in information. Please allow for approximately 48 hour response time.
If you have any additional questions, please contact us at STEP@trca.ca
This course qualifies for 1 continuing development hour (CDHs) for the Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC) program
TRCA HST Registration number is 10808 8584 RT001
Please read the ‘Disclaimer, Release and Waiver’ carefully before registering for this course. By registering you agree to the terms and conditions set out below.
I agree to Terms and Conditions
DISCLAIMER, RELEASE AND WAIVER: The content of this program is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute a professional opinion, training or advice. The intent of this program is to provide an overview of the operation and maintenance procedures of a PV system generally. Operation and maintenance procedures will vary from site to site depending on the size and scale of your PV system. This program is intended to provide general guidance in order to educate individuals regarding the operation and maintenance of PV systems. All users are advised and encouraged to seek professional advice in connection with the specific needs of the user, and the program is not intended to replace the advice of a professional with regards to the operation and maintenance of PV systems. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (“TRCA”) does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information or advice contained in this program. No user of this program should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information contained in this program without seeking the advice of a professional. TRCA accepts and has no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any loss, costs, expense, damages or liabilities suffered or incurred by anyone as a result of the program or any decision or action made on the basis of the program or any information or material presented in the program or referred to therein. User hereby releases TRCA from, and waives as against TRCA, any claims and demands a user may have arising from any such loss, costs, expense, damages or liabilities.