Faculty

Mario Borsato

Mario Borsato is the founder of Canadian Solar Institute, located in Nova Scotia. He is the lead designer and installer for his company which specializes in solar photovoltaic and wind energy systems.

In addition to extensive training and education that includes his NABCEP certification as a solar PV installer, Mario has vast knowledge and experience with off-grid solar PV systems.

Laurentian University

Bachelor of Science in Bio-Chemistry (4yr degree)

Seneca College

Photovoltaic Technician Certificate (3yr)
Including:
PVT 200 Solar Theory
PVT 210 Batteries and Charge Controllers
PVT 220 Balance of System Components
PVT 230 Photovoltaics and the Canadian Electrical Code
PVT 310 PV Stand Alone Systems
PVT 320 Grid Connected Systems

Viessmann Academy

Vi111 Vitosol Solar Thermal Technology
Vi112 Vitosol Advanced Solar Thermal Technology

Solar Energy International (SEI)

Advanced Photovoltaics
Grid-Tie Photovoltaics
Residential Wind Power

NABCEP PV Installer Certification

CanSIA

STT200 Solar Domestic Hot Water Installation - Design, Installation and Maintenance
STT100 Solar Domestic Hot Water Installation - Fundamentals

Kortright Centre

Enphase - micro-inverter seminar
Sentinel Power Systems - Solar PV seminar

Sunmaxx (Silicon Solar)

Level 1 Solar Hot Water Installations
Level 2 Solar Hot Water Installations

WHIMIS

Fall Arrest Certified

Confined Space Certified

Cambrian College - Pyrometallurgy I and II

Falconbridge Ltd. - "Train the Trainer"

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