About CSI

Fast growth of an industry does produce some unique challenges. For the renewable energy industry, there is a shortage of trained and knowledgeable solar PV designers and installers. The Canadian Solar Institute (CSI) has extensive experience designing and installing both grid-tie and off-grid solar PV as well as solar thermal and wind energy systems. Our instructors have both theoretical and practical experience allowing them to stay current with the latest in renewable energy technology.

Our most popular workshop is our 4-Day PV Design and Installation Workshop. The curriculum was designed by Mario Borsato, one of only a few NABCEP certified instructor/installers in Canada. Mario is trained in grid-tie and off-grid solar PV, solar thermal and wind energy systems. From his extensive training and field experience, Mario brings together both the theoretical and technical aspects of design and installation of solar PV systems in an engaging format that is enjoyable and stimulates excellence in learning.

Our workshops are both comprehensive and thorough. The modules will walk you through the basics of energy through to the complexities of solar PV systems and their design and installation. The workshops are intended to educate the beginner as well as the seasoned electrician.

The Canadian Solar Institute is committed to:

Providing high quality education that combines theoretical and practical solar PV training.
Teaching with integrity and professionalism.
Helping businesses grow within the solar industry.

The CSI Difference

All instructors are well versed in solar PV theory and are experienced installers.
Comprehensive curriculum is combined with extensive hands-on participation.
Industry leading best practices approach to instruction.
Low teacher-to-student ratio (max. 12 students).
Corporate training available at your facility.
Instructor at Cambrian College (Sudbury).
Facilitated workshop for Seneca College (King Campus).
Facilitated workshop for Arctic Energy Alliance, NWT.
Facilitated workshop for Energy, Mines, and Resources Yukon Government.
Private training also available. Contact us for more information.

Upcoming Workshops

4-Day Solar Workshop

The 4-Day Solar PV Design & Installation Workshop will provide a thorough understanding of the unique aspects of Solar PV systems design and installation.

It will cover the importance of system sizing, component selection as well as good design and installation practices.

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Live Online Training

In response to demand and the COVID-19 situation we are happy to provide Live Online Training. It is the same curriculum as our famous 5 day workshop. The hands-on portion of the training however will be offered at a later date.

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The Solar Institute has been a valued training partner for students interested in expanding their PVT education and knowledge."

Joan MacMillan
Continuing Education, Seneca College

Mario is a thoroughly knowledgeable and personable instructor and the Canadian Solar Institute is a positive, professional group of people who are a pleasure to work with. I am going to hire CSI again, as soon as I can. We already have 15 people on a waiting list! Stay tuned!"

Cathy Cottrell
Senior Energy Advisor

Energy Solutions Centre, Energy, Mines and Resources Yukon Government

We hosted this course at College of the Rockies, and were very impressed with the quality of theory training and practical hands on sessions. We hire instructors from across Canada, and Mario’s enthusiasm for the material and his knowledge of solar systems was impressive. The participants raved about the course and now have the skills to install their own solar system. We’ve become a partner with the Canadian Solar Institute and will be hosting them continuously at the Gold Creek Campus of the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook B.C. We’re looking forward to it!"

Tracey Whiting
Manager

Continuing Education and Contract Training College of the Rockies