VIDEO TRAINING COURSE

BuildGreen™ Solar

Foundations for Technicians

Instructor: Tim West

Equip your field team with practical skills to support safe, effective solar installs.
Designed specifically for trades professionals, this 8-module course introduces residential solar installation concepts through real-world scenarios and code-aligned techniques.

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THE PROBLEM

Your team is great, but new to solar.

As demand for solar installations grows, many trades professionals are being asked to support systems they haven’t been trained on. Without the right guidance, installs can feel risky, mistakes are costly, and customers lose confidence.

The trades need practical solar training, built for how you actually work.

WHY WHOLEHOME™

A foundational solar training – built for field techs, not textbooks.

BuildGreen™ Solar Foundations walks your team through solar installation basics step-by-step. Designed by tradespeople for tradespeople, this course teaches your field team what they need to know to safely and confidently support residential solar work.

Note: This course assumes knowledge typical of a licensed electrician. Always verify compliance with your local jurisdiction.

BuildGreen™ Solar included modules

GETTING
SOLAR-READY

  • WHA-checkmark Home assessments - variations in sites
  • WHA-checkmark Review and interpret a design package
  • WHA-checkmark Ideal solar team breakdown (install and admin)

ROOF TYPES & MOUNTING

  • WHA-checkmark Protecting roof integrity
  • WHA-checkmark Racking systems based on roof type
  • WHA-checkmark Mounting techniques
  • WHA-checkmark Accuracy of layout is critical to success

INVERTERS & MICROINVERTERS

  • WHA-checkmark String inverters vs microinverters
  • WHA-checkmark How microinverters work within a system
  • WHA-checkmark Microinverter installation basics
  • WHA-checkmark Larger circuit connection workflow

PANEL HANDLING & PLACEMENT

  • WHA-checkmark Safe ways to load panels onto a roof
  • WHA-checkmark Appropriate spacing & squaring of panels
  • WHA-checkmark Clamp options and securing techniques
  • WHA-checkmark Trim racking for safety and aesthetics

MARKING SAFE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

  • WHA-checkmark Components of a solar energy system
  • WHA-checkmark Tapping vs breaker
  • WHA-checkmark Line-side vs load-side tap
  • WHA-checkmark Next steps: utility company

BATTERY BACKUP AND LOAD MANAGEMENT

  • WHA-checkmark Battery system: components & brands
  • WHA-checkmark Critical load circuits vs whole home
  • WHA-checkmark Connection and configuration
  • WHA-checkmark Fire code & safety

SYSTEM COMMISSIONING AND HANDOFF

  • WHA-checkmark Utility coordination & system activation
  • WHA-checkmark Testing & startup protocols
  • WHA-checkmark Required training by manufacturers
  • WHA-checkmark Customer-facing apps

PERMITS, CODES, AND FIRE INSPECTIONS

  • WHA-checkmark Permitting workflow
  • WHA-checkmark Final inspections
  • WHA-checkmark Interconnection agreements
  • WHA-checkmark NEC compliance highlights
TRUSTED BY THE TRADES

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