What is the Interconnection Process?
Interconnection is a critical and necessary step in the customer journey when seeking to install a grid-tied solar PV system. This is the process by which the customer is able to get permission from the utility to operate their system in parallel with the electrical grid, enabling homeowners to both consume solar-generated electricity and export […]
New Course Announcement: Solar Construction Safety
According to the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Solar Jobs Census, as of December 2022, there were over 263,000 solar workers in the United States. Across the solar industry, 34% of workers were in installation or repair, which equates to around 88,000 workers. In the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, it is […]
The Ultimate Guide to NABCEP’s New Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP) Certification
The NABCEP Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP) Board Certification was created for experienced energy storage professionals who have demonstrated knowledge in energy storage system development, design, installation, commissioning and decommissioning, and operation & maintenance (O&M). Successful ESIP candidates work in a variety of roles in PV and energy storage.
Are you ready to demonstrate your expertise […]
New Course Announcement: 30-Hour 2023 NEC PV, Energy Storage, Building and Fire Codes
Sean White and Bill Brooks are back with the new 30-Hour 2023 NEC PV, Energy Storage, Building and Fire Codes training. This course is full of all the latest insights, interpretations and comparisons of the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC). No one makes learning technical code as much fun as Sean and Bill.
As students go […]
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 […]