Contractor's Corner

Resources for Contractors, Consultants and Suppliers

We've compiled relevant technical information, tools and training materials to help make your professional PV installations a success for you and the customer.

RenewableGenerations Program Documents

Licensing

PLEASE NOTE: The State of Nevada requires all installers of photovoltaic systems in Nevada to hold an annually renewable PV license requirement. Those who want to apply for the Photovoltaic Installer License should contact one of the offices listed below of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration or visit them on the web at:
http://dirweb.state.nv.us/OSHA/osha.htm

Southern District Office:

Ron Parker
1301 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 200
Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: (702) 486-9026
Fax: (702) 990-0358

Northern District Office:

Rich Meier
4600 Kietzke Lane,
Building F-Suite 153
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: (775) 824-4611
Fax: (775) 688-1378

Note: NV Energy is not affiliated with and does not administer the Photovoltaic license program in Nevada. The Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration is solely responsible for the administration of the photovoltaic licensing program as detailed in NRS 618.

Training Materials

The following SolarGenerations installer training and inspector documents are from Spring 2006 to the most recent training offered in September 2007. These documents are used with the permission of Bill Brooks of Endecon Engineering. Downloading and reading the information does not substitute for participating in a quality PV training class taught by an instructor who is well versed in PV installation and equipment.

Building Plan Review and Inspector Guidelines

The information contained within these PowerPoint slides is from a training session held on June 22, 2004. Some information may have changed or be subject to change.

Utility Standards for Net Metering

These utility standards for a Net Metering system are required on each approved and installed PV system. They include the engineering requirements for the REC meter and utility disconnect. Contractors are required to incorporate these standards in the PV design.

Technical FAQ's

List of FAQ responses

PV Performance Summary

This document is to assist customers and contractors with addressing the question of PV performance, including how well the panels perform based on losses, temperature, angle, orientation and other factors.

PV Performance Summary

Contractors wanting to learn more about photovoltaic installations may want to review the PV Installation Guide provided by the California Energy Commission (CEC) on the website as a PDF. Please keep in mind that utility rules and regulations vary, so please verify you are following NV Energy standards in your PV design and installation.