Construction Trade Research Area

Hawaii
(C-61) Solar Energy Systems Contractor

Apply for the License

State of Hawaii
Contractor's License Board

P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI  96801
Phone: (808) 586-3000
www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/

Exam Administrator

Prometric
354 Uluniu Street, Suite 308
Kailua, HI  96734
Phone: (808) 261-8182
Candidate Web Site for Hawaii

Exam Type

CLOSED  BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas # of Questions
Piping / Materials / Methods 7
System Design / Estimating and Sizing 7
Pumps and Storage Systems 4
Collector 4
System Controls 3

Total Number of Test Questions: 25
Time Allowed (hours) 1.0
Passing percentage 75%
The state of Hawaii also requires that you take and pass a written Business and Law exam for this trade.

 

Books NOT Allowed in the Exam

1. Principles of Solar Engineering, 1978, Frank Kreith, Jan F. Kreider.
2. Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 1996, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciana.
3. Uniform Solar Energy Code, 1994, IAPMO.
4. Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual, FSEC-IN-21, 1992, Florida Solar Energy Center, combined with & replaced by Solar Water and Pool Heating Manual Design and Installation & Repair and Maintenance, 2006, Florida Solar Energy Center. Doc Link
5. Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems, 1989, Florida Solar Energy Center, combined with & replaced by Solar Water and Pool Heating Manual Design and Installation & Repair and Maintenance, 2006, Florida Solar Energy Center. Doc Link
6. Plumbing, 1994, Les Ripka.
7. ASSE Energy and Water Conservation Guidelines, 1987.

Our Study SystemHow We Write Our Questions

We currently do not offer study materials for this trade
based on demand and the cost prohibitive nature of the reference books.

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