Important Ingredients for a Successful Solar PV Project: Best Practices and Lessons Learned Seminar
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Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00 – 4:30 pm
An Overview of Solar Photovoltaics (PV)
Introduction
Solar PV industry trends and stats
The nature of PV (IV curves, temperature, irradiance and efficiency)
PV project economics, cost trends and ownership models
PV System Predesign Considerations
National and international standards for PV
The National Electric Code (NEC)
Certifications, training and qualifications (NABCEP, NETA, Safety, Master Electrician)
Safety
PV System Design
System performance modeling and modeling software
Inverter topographies and capabilities
Common system configurations (including series and parallel wiring)
Solar array mounting methods and the pros and cons of each
String sizing
Methods of grid interconnection
Project Implementation
Permitting and interconnection
Utility interconnection agreements
PV system grounding
Construction and project management
System Commissioning (CX)
PV plant commissioning timeline
Pre-energization testing
Post-energization testing
Performance verification
Most common CX related failures
Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
Performance monitoring
Inspection checklists
Electrical testing and thermography
Common and not-so-common maintenance issues
Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW LUs/CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers in all states. HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education provider for Maryland engineers.
This course offers 6.5 HSW LUs/continuing education hours to architects in all states. Courses approved by the American Institute of Architects are accepted in Maryland.
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Speakers
Jeff Gilbert
Owner, President of Azimuth Solar LLCMr. Gilbert brings over 28 years of experience in the renewable energy industry and holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is president of Azimuth Solar where he provides solar energy consulting, training and inspection services within the solar energy and real estate industries. From 2013 to 2016 he served as director of operations and maintenance (O&M) for Vigilant Energy Management, overseeing a portfolio of over 100 commercial PV systems. In 2000 Mr. Gilbert co-founded Chesapeake Solar, a leading mid-Atlantic solar energy company. In 2008 his company was listed on Inc. Magazine’s 500 fastest-growing small companies, and later that same year the company was acquired by groSolar, one of the nation’s leading solar energy companies at the time. He served on the board of directors for the local chapter of the Solar Energy Industries Association (MDV-SEIA) and was chair of the Potomac Region Solar Energy Association (PRSEA) for four years starting in 1998. Mr. Gilbert has been certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) for both thermal and photovoltaic systems.
AIA Info
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AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Important Ingredients for a Successful Solar PV Project: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This 6.5-hour live lecture presentation examines solat photovoltaic (PV) IV curves, project economics, cost trends and ownership models. It also explores PV predesign codes and standards and PV system design, project implementation, sysyem commissioning, operation and maintenance.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss with potential project owners the basic principles of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, including IV curves, temperature, irrradiance, and efficiency
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with applicable codes and standards necessary in the predesign phase of a solar project.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify and describe the solar PV system components and design process, and they will be able descibe the implementation process of a PV system.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explain the formal commissioning process that ensures a PV system is properly designed, installed, tested and performing to design specifications and project owners’ satisfaction.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Understanding of electrical systems.
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 12/04/2022
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