Agenda

Design Your Solar Roof
Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 11:00 AM – 2:15 PM CST (incl. a 15 minute break)

   Introduction to solar design software

      • Use Google Earth to pick a rooftop for your design

      • Model an array layout with software-based assistance (software is provided) 

   Impact of module and inverter selection on system wiring

   Residential interconnection options and grounding parameters

   Wire/conduit selection and voltage drop

   Convert array layout into a racking plan

   Prepare your solar design for structural engineering

   Permit package and code requirements

Community Solar
Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 11:00 AM – 2:15 PM CST (incl. a 15 minute break)

   Definition of community solar

   Fundamentals of regulated and deregulated grid structures.

   Online resources for identifying state green energy policy

   Renewable energy credit (REC) transactions and pricing

   Analyze community solar case studies across multiple states

   Community solar development models

   Understand how state and utility policy impacts community solar modeling

   Community solar contract terms and conditions

   Utility-scale design considerations

   Economic payback of community solar participation

   Compare community solar to direct ownership

   Explore alternatives to community solar

Solar Battery Management Systems
Wednesday, February 22, 2017, 11:00 AM – 2:15 PM CST (incl. a 15 minute break)

   Components and specifications review

   Battery management systems

      1. Off-grid

      2. Standby power

      3. Peak demand shaving

      4. Energy arbitrage

   Compare and contrast with batteryless solar

   Electric service considerations – new and retrofit

   Economic analysis 2015-2020

   Honorable mentions in storage technology

Webinar Instructions

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GoToWebinar system requirements:

Operating System:
Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10
Mac OSX 10.9 (Mavericks) – 10.11 (El Capitan)

Web Browser:
Chrome v34+, Firefox v34+, Internet Explorer 8+, Microsoft Edge, Safari v6+

Internet connection: Minimum of 1Mbps                         Hardware: 2GB RAM or more