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1 Free NABCEP CEU – New Course: An Overview of Microgrid Feasibility Studies 

Brit Heller Brit Heller

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has set an ambitious target: 700 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of installed battery capacity across all U.S. market segments by 2030. This goal, outlined in SEIA’s Vision for American Energy Storage, would require approximately 10 million distributed installations to effectively match power supply with demand and maximize the grid benefits of clean energy assets. Microgrids are a key component of this storage target, making microgrid feasibility studies increasingly essential for industry professionals as we work toward these objectives.

To help industry professionals better understand microgrids, Mayfield Renewables now offers a free, comprehensive one-hour course that demystifies the microgrid feasibility study process – plus there’s the added benefit of 1 NABCEP CEU credit.

Drawing from their extensive experience with commercial, industrial, and small utility-scale projects since 2007, Senior Engineering Consultant Zach Snyder guides learners through a high-level introduction to the microgrid feasibility study process. The course delves into Mayfield’s approach to building financial and resiliency models, emphasizing why preliminary analysis is critical for battery-based systems. 

What You’ll Learn

The course provides a high-level introduction to microgrid feasibility studies, covering essential aspects such as:

  • Understanding microgrids and their functions, from emergency backup power to time-of-use arbitration
  • Learning the comprehensive feasibility study process and why it’s crucial for these systems
  • Exploring the tools and methodologies used in conducting thorough feasibility studies
  • Identifying and avoiding common pitfalls in microgrid system design
  • Examining real-world applications through a case study

Why This Course Matters

Unlike standard grid-tied PV installations, microgrid systems require comprehensive feasibility assessments due to their inherent complexity. The course provides the foundational knowledge needed to understand these critical studies, paving the way for successful microgrid implementation.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is specifically designed for solar and storage industry professionals who are:

  • Looking to expand their services into microgrid systems
  • Seeking to understand the importance of proper feasibility studies
  • Interested in learning about best practices for microgrid system planning
  • Working on or planning to work on battery-based projects

Expand Your Microgrid Expertise – Enroll today!

Learn the essentials of microgrid feasibility studies directly from industry veterans in this free, comprehensive course.

Brit Heller
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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.

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