On the Advanced Solar + Storage discussion board, Wes Kennedy answers student questions about distribution circuit capacity and AC coupling for retrofits…
Student 1: Hey Wes, I have a quick comment on defining penetration levels. I think the definition you provided is a solid measurement, but as you know, utilities (and specifically those in Hawaii) have […]
This article originally appeared in SolarPro Magazine in Issue 8.3. | by Ryan Mayfield, Paul Gibbs and Paul Grana
“Ask almost anyone who works for a system integrator how to size PV system conductors with respect to voltage drop, and the nearly unanimous answer is “Keep voltage drop to less than 2%.” Typically, PV system designers […]
One of the most important aspects of designing a solar array is sizing module strings to operate within the parameters of the selected inverter. This is especially true for commercial and megawatt solar projects.
To help in this process, we’re providing a free solar design tool to our readers.
Ryan Mayfield, the Solar PV Technical Editor at SolarPro, and […]
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Many of our courses are approved by professional solar organizations for continuing education units, also called learning units, credits or hours.
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NABCEP PV Installer Certification Exam […]
This article will provide a snapshot of the current technical challenges that engineers and project managers face with the technical qualification of solar projects.
Project qualification is a critical part of the commercial solar sales process. It’s where sales, technical skills, and finance all overlap. From the investor due diligence perspective, there are a number of key […]
