Field Applications of PV Operations and Maintenance

Monday, September 20
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
6.5 NABCEP CE hours (JTA)

Operations and maintenance (O&M) is a major sector of the PV industry, with interest coming from installers, project developers, asset managers, financiers, and utilities. Implementing O&M plans for PV systems provides a long term, safe, and cost-effective solution to maximize system production and availability, and to maintain equipment warranties. Learn preventative maintenance methods, tools, and techniques, as well as troubleshooting procedures for ground faults and other common reactive maintenance issues. With a focus on the tools and techniques for field application, this course covers typical PV system problems and how to remedy them, ensuring PV system safety and longevity, peak productivity, and predictable ROI.

PV + ESS: Designing and Installing Residential Solar and Storage Systems

Monday, September 20
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
6.5 NABCEP CE hours (JTA)

Energy storage systems (ESS) are complex and can operate in utility-interactive or stand-alone modes with a multitude of use cases. Whether these systems are providing backup emergency power, operating in self-consumption mode, or reducing peak demand charges, this course will explore the various applications and system topologies. We’ll cover both DC and AC coupled systems, consider the advantages and disadvantages of each, and review several design examples. This the growing interest in photovoltaics and energy storage systems and the continued growth that is expected in the energy storage sector, this class is essential for the Solar Professional. Join SEI instructors with extensive experience with battery-based PV systems to gain awareness of battery-based applications, equipment, NEC® requirements, best-practice design considerations, and system maintenance strategies.