There are two major steps involved in the interconnection process: applying for interconnection and receiving permission to operate (PTO).
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 […]
GalleryNew Course Announcement: Customer Contracts & Agreements
Residential solar systems come with contracts that span 20-25 years. Solar company staff need to become experts in each of the agreements and contracts that are utilized in the development and execution of residential solar construction projects, so that they can communicate these details clearly to their customers. Understanding key components and the role that […]
GalleryVoltage 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 […]
GalleryActive Power Priority vs. Reactive Power Priority
This is the fourth of five articles in the series “Reactive Power in Utility-Scale Solar PV Applications.” Here’s the last article – “Inverter-Based Resources Reactive Power Capabilities” – in case you need to catch up.
In the earlier articles in this series, we’ve looked at the purpose of reactive power, power ratings of utility-scale solar inverters, and how […]
GalleryInverter-Based Resources Reactive Power Capabilities
This is the third of five articles in the series “Reactive Power in Utility-Scale Solar PV Applications.” Here’s the last article – “Reactive Power and Transmission & Distribution Operations” – in case you need to catch up.
Inverters are a key component of any Inverter-Based Resources (IBR) facility, including utility-scale solar PV. Because of their ability […]
