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The solar industry continues to grow at a meteoric rate. We write regularly on both technical and finance concepts critical to success in solar.

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What is a Single-Line Diagram?

The single line diagram, or SLD sheet, is an essential component of the electrical drawing set for a utility scale solar power plant. It’s a simplified schematic diagram that illustrates the overall electrical system from the panels all the way out to the point of interconnection. 

Tune into this excerpt from Understanding Utility Scale Solar Construction […]

December 28th, 2023|Categories: Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar miscellaneous, Utility-Scale Solar||
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New Course Announcement: Commercial Electric Tariffs: Impacts on Solar

Incorporating commercial solar sales into your business can be an advantageous income stream for residential solar businesses looking to diversify their revenue sources. There are many opportunities in this sector as companies, non-profits, and local municipalities look to reduce their energy costs and meet clean energy goals. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) anticipates an […]

December 26th, 2023|Categories: NABCEP, Solar, Solar Business Growth, Solar Design & Installation, Solar Finance, Solar miscellaneous, Solar Sales & Marketing||
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Voltage Control Using Inverter Reactive Power Control

This is the fifth of five articles in the series “Reactive Power in Utility-Scale Solar PV Applications.”

In the previous four posts in this series, we discussed what reactive power is and where it comes from, its impact on T&D systems, and inverter-based resources’ capabilities for reactive power injection and absorption.

As mentioned in Blog #2 of […]

December 20th, 2023|Categories: Electrical Distribution, Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar miscellaneous, Solar Utility Interconnection, Utilities, Utility-Scale Solar||
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What makes construction challenging?

Working in construction can be very challenging. Why is this? HeatSpring instructor Amy Powell asks her teammates, colleagues, and trade partners to dive deep to get to the bottom of this question. 

She found that the majority of the challenges and experiences communicated ultimately boiled down to two things – communication and people. 

Skilled labor shortages. 

Onboarding. 

Motivating others. 

Initiating […]

December 15th, 2023|Categories: Free Courses, Geothermal and Solar Design and Installation Tips, Green Building, Solar Design & Installation, Solar miscellaneous, Utility-Scale Solar||
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1 NABCEP CEU – New Free Webinar – Selling Solar-Driven Home Electrification in a Virtual World

In today’s rapidly evolving market, online selling has become indispensable. Gone are the days where brick-and-mortar stores were the primary hubs for shopping. The post-pandemic digital age has ushered in a new era of convenience, accessibility, and efficiency, compelling all types of businesses to establish a robust online presence. 

With the advent of e-commerce platforms, customers […]

December 12th, 2023|Categories: Free Courses, Heat Pumps, NABCEP, Q+A, Solar, Solar Business Growth, Solar miscellaneous, Solar Sales & Marketing||
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