Solar PV

The Most Important Factors When Specifying a Transformer

Going from designing residential solar systems to commercial and industrial (C&I) solar systems requires new knowledge in many areas. One area in particular is equipment selection.  When megawatt-scale solar systems are designed and put into operation, medium voltage electrical equipment must be properly selected for safe and optimal operation. In this excerpt from Megawatt Design, […]

Quick Trick to Find the Roof Slope Using Rise Over Run

In residential solar, knowing the roof pitch is an essential part of preparing for any solar design and installation. The roof pitch can affect a system’s energy production. Sometimes, steep roofs include a cost adder because it is more difficult to install. A roof’s pitch or slope can be referred to both as a degree […]

November 17th, 2023|Categories: Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar miscellaneous||

Troubleshooting a String Inverter

Functioning inverters are absolutely key to a successfully operating residential solar system. In the event there’s an issue with the string inverter onsite, the system downtime means the homeowner can’t use any of their own solar energy during that period. Getting your customer’s string inverter operational again as quickly as possible minizines their losses and […]

November 15th, 2023|Categories: Operations & Maintenance, Safety, Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar miscellaneous||

The Ultimate Guide to the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification

NABCEP’s PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Certification is considered the gold standard for solar PV professionals. It’s intended for folks who have been in the industry for a while and find themselves often (if not always) in a decision-making role that ensures the quality and serviceability of solar installations. 

Recognized and demanded by organizations worldwide, the PVIP […]

Help Your Team Get a Foundation in Solar with this Free Bundle of Courses to Onboard New Installers

Residential solar saw its biggest year in 2022 with 40% growth in installations and the residential market adding 9,500 jobs, according to the Solar Jobs Census 2022. The long-term demand for skilled residential solar installers is expected to grow as the world transitions away from fossil fuel generation to clean energy. As your company builds […]