Solar panels, solar electric, solar photovoltaic, solar PV
Wes Kennedy Weighs in on Stand Alone Solar Storage Systems
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 […]
PV Electrical Codes, Time of Use and Inverter Clipping Considerations
Dr. Sean White takes on student questions about National Electrical Code compliance, solar panel Time of Use (TOU) optimization and inverter lifespan.
Student 1: Why do some AHJ’s (Authority Having Jurisdiction’s) still allow installations under a previous edition of the National Electrical Code? Safety being paramount, is there a time limit for adoption of the latest code?
Dr. Sean White: I […]
Six Drainback Questions for Radiant Heating Pros to Consider
Vaughan Woodruff answers student questions regarding drainback systems on the Solar Approaches to Radiant Heating discussion board…
Student 1: I have several questions on drainback systems for you…
Question #1
When the solar storage tank has satisfied and the system goes into drainback, what happens at the collector?
Question #2
How hot does the collector get when it is empty?
Does this […]
Sean White on Microinverters, String Inverters & Optimizers
On the 40 Hour Advanced Solar PV Installer Training Discussion Board…
Sean White discusses microinverters, string inverters & optimizers
Student 1: I am enjoying the course and I like the way you explain things by citing real world examples. I just want to get your opinion on microinverters. These provide great solutions for power optimization and rapid shutdown, not to mention the […]
Solar Sharing Spotlight (or Sunlight?) on Boston’s ‘Yeloha!’
Disruptive technologies like Uber have made car pooling the new norm for transportation, changing the way we travel and the way we think about our vehicles. Crowd sourcing companies like Uber also raise the question: what other existing resources can we ration and distribute amongst ourselves?
Enter Yeloha, Boston’s innovative solar sharing company.
We spoke with Joel Gamoran, Regional Director […]
