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PV Electrical Codes, Time of Use and Inverter Clipping Considerations

Dr. Sean White takes on student questions about National Electrical Code compliance, solar panel Time of Use (TOU) optimization and inverter lifespan.  Student 1: Why do some AHJ’s (Authority Having Jurisdiction’s) still allow installations under a previous edition of the National ElectricalContinue reading “PV Electrical Codes, Time of Use and Inverter Clipping Considerations”

Abby Thompson Abby Thompson

HeatSpring’s Leaders in High Performance Building Giveaway!

At HeatSpring, we celebrate innovative builders and designers who work to improve the overall quality and performance of public and residential buildings… Our Leaders in High Performance Building Giveaway was created for those who have helped plan, design, construct, and/or operate a high performance building. EntrantsContinue reading “HeatSpring’s Leaders in High Performance Building Giveaway!”

Gabrielle Rossetti Gabrielle Rossetti

Free Solar Design Tool: String Sizing Tool For Commercial Solar Projects That Works with All Inverters

One of the most important aspects of designing a solar array is sizing module strings to operate within the parameters of the selected inverter. This is especially true for commercial and megawatt solar projects. To help in this process, we’reContinue reading “Free Solar Design Tool: String Sizing Tool For Commercial Solar Projects That Works with All Inverters”

Chris Williams Chris Williams

The Advantages of Adding Storage to Your Commercial Solar PV Design

In the article below, Christopher LaForge, IREC-Certified Master Trainer, NABCEP-Certified PV Installation Professional, and CEO of Great Northern Solar, provides detail about the advantages of adding storage to your commercial solar PV design. Learning Takeaways: By storing solar generation during theContinue reading “The Advantages of Adding Storage to Your Commercial Solar PV Design”

Gabrielle Rossetti Gabrielle Rossetti