New Course: Compliant Solar Array Wiring Bootcamp Brit Heller Wire management is the most common deficiency Janet Hughes has seen across thousands of solar installations. She’s just launched her new “Complaint Solar Array Wiring Bootcamp” course to fix that. Janet Hughes has been in the solar industry since 1988, when she helped install a small off-grid system in rural New Mexico. She went on to become a Master Electrician in Texas, ran her own electrical contracting company for 16 years, and received solar training from SEI in 1998. She has trained installers nationally at community colleges and electrical supply houses, trained instructors through the DOE Solar Instructor Training Network, and has been a certified Master Solar Trainer with IREC since 2009. Since 2013, Janet has worked as a quality assessment reviewer with IBTS, the Institute for Building Technology and Safety, reviewing field inspections across key solar markets. She’s seen thousands of installations up close, and one pattern shows up again and again: wiring problems. That’s exactly what her new course is designed to address. What the course covers The Compliant Solar Array Wiring Bootcamp is a 6-8 hour online course built for solar installers and technicians who want to do this work right. It covers the full arc of compliant array wiring, from the fundamentals of PV system components and configurations to hands-on techniques for grounding, wiring, and mounting modules. The course draws directly from Janet’s experience reviewing real-world installations. Many of the photos come from her work with IBTS, so students see what actual code violations and safety hazards look like in the field, not just in diagrams. The stakes are real when it comes to wire management. Flexible conductors under arrays can be damaged by sharp racking edges, rough roof surfaces, or conductors pulled too tight or bent too sharply. When insulation is compromised, exposed conductors can contact metal parts, energize those parts, and cause serious injury, fire, lost production, and costly callbacks. The course uses the National Electric Code, local codes, and manufacturer specifications as its foundation, alongside best practices Janet has observed across her career. The goal is practical competency grounded in code. What students will be able to do By the end of the course, students will be able to: Understand module construction, specifications, and electrical parameters Identify PV system types, configurations, and components Design and implement proper grounding paths Execute code-compliant solar array wiring following NEC requirements Troubleshoot common wiring issues before they become safety hazards Who it’s for This course is a strong fit for newer installers and technicians who want to build solid wiring habits from the start, as well as experienced folks who want to dial in their technique or understand exactly what inspectors are looking for. Enroll your team in Compliant Solar Array Wiring Bootcamp! Safety Solar Solar Design & Installation Solar miscellaneous Utility-Scale Solar Originally posted on June 16, 2026 Written by Brit Heller Director of Program Management @ HeatSpring. Brit holds two NABCEP certifications - Photovoltaic Installation Professional (PVIP) and Photovoltaic Technical Sales (PVTS). When she isn’t immersed in training, Brit is a budding regenerative farmer just outside of Atlanta where she is developing a 17-acre farm rooted in permaculture principles. She can be found building soil health, cultivating edible & medicinal plants, caring for her animals or building functional art. More posts by Brit