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Ahata Solar Energy Resort Training Program, Florida Solar Energy Center, William Young
Ahata Solar Energy Resort Training Program, Florida Solar Energy Center, William Young
FSEC Energy Research Center®
The Florida Solar Energy Center/University of Central Florida developed a Solar Energy Resort Training Program at the request of Aruba Bucuti Beach Resort Association, Aruba (AHATA) in the Caribbean Islands. The Aruba Resort Association has been interested in learning about and applying renewable energy technologies to their resorts to reduce energy consumption and cost. This report describes the activities and implementation of Florida Solar Energy Center's support to the Association to assist in the consulting, education and implementation of solar energy technologies into the resort industry in the country.
Pv Training Laboratory Design Manual, Florida Solar Energy Center, William Young
Pv Training Laboratory Design Manual, Florida Solar Energy Center, William Young
FSEC Energy Research Center®
This document serves as a written summary of some of the elements required for the design, specification, construction and operation of a successful laboratory for the training of photovoltaics systems. This document only discusses the equipment requirements for such a lab. A successful training lab for education and certification also requires qualified and trained personnel; in-service training to maintain competency; procedures and protocols for curriculum, evaluation, and reporting; careful adherence to the relevant Standards; protocols for quality assurance and calibration; detailed documentation of all procedures and protocols. Accreditation of the lab by and independent evaluating agency is also useful in …