Solar Photovoltaic Technician Certificate
Earn a Solar Photovoltaic Technician Certificate 鈥� Scholarships Available!
91吃瓜 is excited to announce the return of its Solar Camp this year, open to all Electrician program students enrolled at any Minnesota State college.
The program begins with an online course in March, followed by an in-person lab component concluding on June 10, 2025. Students attending the lab will have the option to stay at Carr Residence Hall in Canby for the three-week duration.
Solar and Electrician Instructor Judy Drown encourages Electrician students to join the program, highlighting the growing demand for skilled solar installers. 鈥淭here are plenty of solar installer jobs available across Minnesota,鈥� she shared.
Former participants have praised the program:
Devon Beimert, an Electrician student, described Solar Camp as "a truly amazing experience. The instructors, Judy Drown and Tim Zinniel, were incredibly helpful and taught us so much about solar. It鈥檚 an extraordinary opportunity for anyone interested.鈥�
Dallas Durbin, a Canby Campus alumnus, said, 鈥淚t was a great hands-on learning experience with solar array systems used in the field. I gained valuable knowledge about solar energy and the industry as a whole.鈥�
Students from other Minnesota State colleges have also benefited from earning the Solar Photovoltaic Technician Certificate. Christine, a Ridgewater College graduate with an Electrician A.A.S., completed her certification at 91吃瓜 in 2022.
Don鈥檛 miss this opportunity to gain valuable skills and stand out in the growing renewable energy field!
$500 Scholarships available:
Course list:
March 17 - (March 17 鈥� May 7)
Introduction to Solar Assessment online course starts
March 21 - 9 a.m. 鈥� 4 p.m.
Introduction to Solar Assessment at Canby Campus
May 19 - (May 19 鈥� June 6)
Advanced Photovoltaic Systems online course starts
May 19 鈥� June 10 - (May 19 鈥� May 29)
Solar Energy Construction Projects and (May 30 鈥� June 10)
Photovoltaic Systems Lab will meet for labs at 91吃瓜 Canby Campus (no class on Monday, May 26, Memorial Day)
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