There are two major steps involved in the interconnection process: applying for interconnection and receiving permission to operate (PTO).
New Course: Connecting Utility-Scale Solar PV to Distribution Systems
The United States is forecasted to add an additional 21.8 GW of utility-scale solar in 2022 and 24.1 GW in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In fact, they expect solar additions to account for nearly half of new generating capacity in 2022. That translates to a whole lot more large photovoltaic power […]
Selecting DAS Equipment on Utility Scale PV Projects
Data acquisition systems (DAS) are often employed on small utility scale solar projects to gather information about the performance and conditions of a site. Various sensors, meters, and equipment collect the data that must then be evaluated and visualized within a database. Operators then assess this data to ensure that the solar power plants are […]
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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What’s happening with solar in CA and why it matters everywhere? An interview with the California Solar + Storage Association
HeatSpring sat down with Carter Lavin, Director of Membership at the California Solar and Storage Association, to discuss the proposed changes to net metering policy in the California and what that means for states across the country.
Brit: Thanks for joining us, Carter! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and where you work?
Carter: Sure, […]
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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