Solar Photovoltaic Project Design and Development
Agenda
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Solar Photovoltaic Project Design and Development, Part I
September 8, 2016, 11:00 AM – 3:15 PM CDT
Rooftop Design Activity
• Develop a rooftop design methodology based on standard practices
• Perform a site layout and energy estimate
• Explore how material selection impacts system design
• Finalize a bill of material list and simple payback calculation
Project Presentations
• Understand standard project sizes
• Explore installation methodology for various structures
• Watch installer presentations of capstone projects
• Identify resources for project development
15 Minute Break
Hot Topics in Solar Design and Development: An Interactive Discussion
• Ask questions specific to your photovoltaic project needs
• Understand regulatory status of solar markets
• Debate merits of contrasting design methodologies
• Discuss maintenance requirements of solar technologies
Beyond Preliminary Design
• Review a complete system design of two arrays with differing module and inverter technologies
• Explore the impacts of aesthetics, power generation and consumption, and material selection on system design
• Explore National Electric Code vocabulary and pitfalls
• Discuss structural engineering issues from project case studies
Solar Photovoltaic Project Design and Development, Part II
September 9, 2016, 11:00 AM – 2:15 PM CDT
Understand solar industry regulations governing grid-interconnection and permitting
Discuss economics of solar leasing, utility-scale solar, community-owned solar, off-grid living, and other solar business models
Determine where building design expertise fits into solar project development energy policies in the public and private sectors
15 Minute Break
Emerging + Future Trends
• Understand where solar energy fits into the national energy portfolio and policy
• Learn the basics of combining solar with battery storage, generators, and other integrated systems
• Explore disruptive technologies within solar racking, inverters, and modules
• Explore national trends in price and cost
Credits
Architects:
7.0 HSW Contact Hours
AIA:
7.0 HSW LUs
Engineers:
7.0 PDHs
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Speakers
Jr Cromer (old Bio - Do Not Use)
Do Not Use
There are 2 Courses in This Seminar
Solar Photovoltaic Project Design and Development, Part I
September 8, 2016 Webinar Jr Cromer (old Bio - Do Not Use)