How Will ANSI/SEIA 301-2025 Standard Be Implemented and What’s the Best Case Scenario in 10 Years? The approval of ANSI/SEIA 301-2025, the Solar and Energy Storage Operations and Maintenance Technician Training American National Standard, marks a big moment for the solar and storage industry. This new standard establishes more than training guidelines – it creates the… Continue reading “How Will ANSI/SEIA 301-2025 Standard Be Implemented and What’s the Best Case Scenario in 10 Years?”
Identifying Issues On Installed PV Systems: A Thermal Imaging Guide for Solar Professionals Originally adapted from a technical paper titled “Identifying Issues on Installed Photovoltaic Systems Using Thermal Imagery” with permission from Infrared Training Center As solar professionals, regular maintenance is crucial for keeping photovoltaic systems operating at peak performance. But how do… Continue reading “Identifying Issues On Installed PV Systems: A Thermal Imaging Guide for Solar Professionals”
How to Operationalize Solar O&M Training Solar PV Operations and Maintenance (O&M) providers are often pressed for time. When we’re working on residential, commercial, or even small utility scale systems, technicians usually have a set amount of time in which to get their work done, and… Continue reading “How to Operationalize Solar O&M Training”
When Electrical Contact Becomes Life-Threatening: Understanding Safe Contact Release Methods Electrical accidents happen in an instant, but the response in those critical first moments can mean the difference between life and death – not just for the victim, but for anyone attempting a rescue. Per the NFPA 70E: Standard for… Continue reading “When Electrical Contact Becomes Life-Threatening: Understanding Safe Contact Release Methods”
Fall Protection Training Can Save Lives: Essential Courses for Construction Staff It’s a sobering fact, but falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, fatalities caused by falls from elevation accounted for 421 of the 1,075 construction fatalities recorded in 2023.… Continue reading “Fall Protection Training Can Save Lives: Essential Courses for Construction Staff”
Bridging Theory and Practice: Guided Field Practices Included in PV and BESS O&M Tech 1 Training The Solar PV and BESS Operations & Maintenance Tech 1 Training includes Guided Field Practices (GFPs) – a practical addition that helps bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world field work. Here’s Amanda Bybee of the Amicus O&M Cooperative… Continue reading “Bridging Theory and Practice: Guided Field Practices Included in PV and BESS O&M Tech 1 Training”
Get Forklift Certified with HeatSpring and OSHA Education Center Did you know that OSHA mandates that anyone who operates a forklift complete formal training before they can legally operate these powerful industrial vehicles? Through our partnership with OSHA Education Center, HeatSpring now offers a quick, online Forklift Certification Course… Continue reading “Get Forklift Certified with HeatSpring and OSHA Education Center”
Seeing Heat: What Can We Learn Using Thermal Imaging on Solar Sites? Thermography has become an essential diagnostic tool in solar PV operations and maintenance, providing technicians with a glimpse into problems often invisible to the naked eye. This powerful inspection method is so effective at revealing critical electrical issues that it’s… Continue reading “Seeing Heat: What Can We Learn Using Thermal Imaging on Solar Sites?”
Understanding Rapid Shutdown on Residential Solar Installations The National Electrical Code defines the minimum requirements for safe PV systems, and if you’ve spent any time in residential or C&I solar, you’re definitely familiar with it. Among these requirements, rapid shutdown stands out as a critical safety feature… Continue reading “Understanding Rapid Shutdown on Residential Solar Installations”
Setting the Standard: Transforming O&M into a Professional Career Path The new SEIA 301 Standard: Solar and Energy Storage Operations and Maintenance Standard – Technician Training represents a significant milestone in creating clear career pathways for both aspiring and established technicians. This consensus-built training framework not only enhances the reliability… Continue reading “Setting the Standard: Transforming O&M into a Professional Career Path”
The Story Behind Creating the New PV + BESS Operations & Maintenance Technician Training Standard In any rapidly growing industry, standardization is crucial to reliability, consistency, and long-term success. For years, operations and maintenance (O&M) practices in the solar and storage industries lacked uniformity, but solar + storage O&M has reached a critical inflection point. … Continue reading “The Story Behind Creating the New PV + BESS Operations & Maintenance Technician Training Standard”
How To Navigate the NFPA 70B | Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance Have you ever flipped through an unfamiliar technical standard and felt a bit lost in all the details? Many of us have been there. These comprehensive standards are absolutely essential for electrical safety and equipment reliability, but let’s be honest… Continue reading “How To Navigate the NFPA 70B | Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance”
New Course: Solar PV and BESS Operations & Maintenance Tech 1 Training The solar industry has taken a big step forward with the introduction of its first standardized training program for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) technicians. Until now, O&M training has been all over the map – companies were doing their own… Continue reading “New Course: Solar PV and BESS Operations & Maintenance Tech 1 Training”
Exciting New Partnership: HeatSpring and OSHA Education Center Join Forces to Offer OSHA Training for Clean Energy Professionals We’re pumped about a new partnership between HeatSpring and the OSHA Education Center that brings OSHA training to clean energy professionals. Through this partnership, OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training courses are available in English and Spanish on HeatSpring. Why… Continue reading “Exciting New Partnership: HeatSpring and OSHA Education Center Join Forces to Offer OSHA Training for Clean Energy Professionals”
How to Become a “Qualified Person” in Electrical Work If you work in the electrical field, you’ve undoubtedly encountered the term qualified person in safety standards and workplace requirements. But what does this designation actually entail, and how does one earn it? Both NFPA 70B (Standard for Electrical Equipment… Continue reading “How to Become a “Qualified Person” in Electrical Work”
The 9 Key Elements of an Electrical Maintenance Program When it comes to electrical safety and reliability on our solar and storage sites, having a well-structured maintenance program is more than just good practice—it’s required by the new National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70B: Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance.… Continue reading “The 9 Key Elements of an Electrical Maintenance Program”
New Course: 3-Hour Energy Storage Building and Fire Codes with Sean White and Bill Brooks Navigate the complex world of energy storage codes with industry veterans Bill Brooks and Sean White in the new 3-Hour Energy Storage Building and Fire Codes course. This engaging class cuts through the complexity of the 2024 International Code Council… Continue reading “New Course: 3-Hour Energy Storage Building and Fire Codes with Sean White and Bill Brooks”
What is an Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP)? Electrical maintenance programs (EMPs) are critical for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of electrical systems in any facility, including our solar and storage sites. In this quick and informative breakdown, HeatSpring instructor Alex Jahp explores the fundamental requirements of… Continue reading “What is an Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP)?”
Why Adopt NFPA 70B: A Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance? Maintaining electrical equipment on our solar and storage sites is about maximizing uptime while keeping maintenance costs down, ultimately optimizing the entire lifecycle of our projects. A well-structured Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP) based on NFPA 70B offers a systematic approach… Continue reading “Why Adopt NFPA 70B: A Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance?”
New Course Announcement: NFPA 70B: A New Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance If you work with solar PV or energy storage assets, you’ve probably considered these questions: How do we keep everything running smoothly while managing maintenance costs? When should we perform maintenance? What exactly needs to be checked? How do we… Continue reading “New Course Announcement: NFPA 70B: A New Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance”