The Importance of Commissioning and Testing on Utility Scale Projects
Utility scale solar projects are years in the making from inception to completion. The process typically includes land development, interconnection studies, environmental evaluations, securing financing, materials procurement, and construction. The final step before a system is fully operational is commissioning and testing.
Photo courtesy of Andy Nyce – Utility Scale Solar Construction & Project Management course
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Photo Contest Giveaway: Fluke Solar Irradiance Meter
Thanks to our partners at Fluke, HeatSpring is giving away two Fluke Solar Irradiance Meters!
Fluke was founded in 1948. Ever since, they have been making quality testing and troubleshooting tools for a variety of manufacturing and service industries. Solar installers and technicians have likely used Fluke tools at some point in their career, if not […]
Overcurrent Protection and the 25-Foot Feeder Tap Rule
Sean White gave an NEC training at this year’s ASES Convention. Video from that presentation is included in our updated free course, “Introduction to Solar PV Design, Installation and Code”. But there was some content that was too advanced for an intro class, so we cut it and here’s one example of that.
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GalleryHow Can Fast-Moving Solar Companies Adjust to Growth?
It’s no secret the solar industry is growing quickly.
In fact, 2020 set records for the industry. The fourth quarter exceeded the quarterly records set in fourth quarter 2016 by 22%, and the year ended with 19.2 GW installed, 43% more than the capacity added in 2019 –in spite of the global pandemic, according to the […]
GalleryGRID Alternatives’ Heller & Valdez Win Genius Grant for Their Leadership in Solar Job Training
Please join us in congratulating Brittany Heller and April Valdez from GRID Alternatives Colorado, winners of our latest Genius Grant Award. Brittany and April don’t talk about solar jobs – they make them happen.
HeatSpring Genius Grants are cash payments with no strings attached. We recognize renewable energy professionals doing important work that might otherwise go […]
