US Solar Institute is licensed by the Department of Education and is the only solar training school to offer a Diploma in Photovoltaics. We are the fastest growing professional solar PV energy training program in the United States and are considered the premier Florida and Caribbean solar training institute because our program and courses have been designed by solar professionals with a real-world perspective on what you need to succeed. If you want to learn how to install solar panels, advance your career, or maximize your business potential in the lucrative solar segment, only the US Solar Institute’s photovoltaic training programs offer advantages you can use today!
Our students get a world class education by licensed professional engineers, certified solar contractors, certified electrical contractors, and master electricians who have dedicated their professional careers to photovoltaics since 1972. US Solar Institute’s education and solar training goes beyond safely installing solar panels. We train for solar jobs and offer solar energy installation apprenticeships as part of our solar diploma program, continuing education courses, NABCEP PV Entry Level Certifications, and UL PV Installer Certifications.
Solar Training and Renewable Energy Education
US Solar Institute enjoys being the exclusive provider in Florida for the UL University PV Personal Certification Training course. US Solar Institute is also a NABCEP Testing Center and our PV-201: Introduction to PV Design & Installation meets their entry level training requirement to sit for the exam. In addition to our exclusive Department of Education licensing, US Solar Institute will also be seeking ANSI (American National Standards Institute), IACET (International Association for Continuing Education and Training), and ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training) certifications and accreditation, making us one of the most qualified and relevant solar training schools in the world!
US Solar Institute is also one of the only school in the state of Florida that provides continuing education approved by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation for all professional licenses where you can complete your hours and learn about solar energy systems safely. Our continuing education courses are dynamic and interactive thus providing a change of pace from the same old power point and grind CEU courses offered by so many.
Solar Training for the Caribbean
US Solar Institute is the leading solar training institute for the tropics. Our students come from all over the Caribbean including Dominican Republic, Jamaica, British Virgin Islands, Bahamas, St Lucia, St Thomas, St Vincent, Grenadines, Grenada, Antigua, St Maarten, Bermuda, St Kitts, Anguilla, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Tobago, Barbados and more. If you want to understand the needs of solar in the Caribbean and other tropical environments, only the US Solar Institute will provide you with this type of solar education and solar training as we specialize in high wind velocity zones (HWVZ) and are conveniently located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, just minutes from Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Learn how to install solar panels at US Solar Institute–Enroll now!
Our students visit US Solar Institute in Ft. Lauderdale from all over the United States; Florida including Miami, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Key West, Lakeland, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Vero Beach; and from all over the world (as far as India!) so we have arranged for traveling students to receive discounted hotel accommodations that include breakfast, free transportation to and from class, gourmet meal plans for lunch, and many other amenities.
All of our courses take into consideration both the National Electric Code NEC – Photovoltaic’s article 690 and the Canadian Electrical Code – Photovoltaic’s article 50. We are professionals who train for professional solar careers. Solar electricity is our passion, commitment, and it is all we do.
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