Solar Photovoltaic Project Design and Development
Agenda
Solar Photovoltaic Project Design and Development, Part I
Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM CDT (incl. 30 min. break)
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
Thursday, May 2, 2019, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM CDT (incl. 30 min. break)
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
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Credits
Engineers:
6.0 PDHs
Architects:
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA:
6.0 HSW LUs
Continuing Education Credit Information
These live, interactive webinars are designed to qualify for continuing education credit for professional engineers and architects in most states. Please see each webinar listing for the number of available continuing education credits. Course participants need to be aware of any licensing restrictions on online learning to fulfill their continuing education requirements.
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Speakers
Jr Cromer (old Bio - Do Not Use)
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There are 2 Courses in This Seminar
Solar Photovoltaic Project Design and Development, Part I
May 1, 2019 Webinar Jr Cromer (old Bio - Do Not Use)