Distributed Batteries for Solar PV Systems, Part I
Agenda
Distributed Batteries for Solar PV Systems, Part I
Thursday, April 2, 2020, 11:00 AM – 2:15 PM
Overview of residential, commercial, and utility battery applications
Residential: cost-benefit analysis
Commercial: cost-benefit analysis
Utility scale
Battery types
Cost-effectiveness
120kWh residential solar battery case study
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Credits
Engineers
3.0 PDHs
Architects
3.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA
3.0 LU|HSW
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Speakers
John Cromer
John Cromer is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a BSE degree in mechanical engineering with 12 years of industry experience designing and installing residential and commercial solar photovoltaic power projects up to 1MW in size, with an emphasis on rooftop solar. Before transitioning into the solar industry, he worked as a control system engineer in oil and gas for Fluor Corporation. He has since obtained his Master Electrician and Residential Contractor certificate of responsibilities, as well as a NABCEP PV Installer industry certificate. Writing and teaching solar training programs in between projects, his latest programs include content on batteries and electronic load control, for both residential and commercial applications. He is the founder of energy controller company Levll.
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Course Title: Distributed Batteries for Solar PV Systems, Part 1
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This three-hour live lecture presentation explores the residential, commercial, and utility battery applications of solar battery applications, cost benefit analysis of residential and commercial use, and battery types.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to describe residential, commercial and utility battery applications.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to undertake cost-benefit analyses for residential and commercial solar PV system battery applications.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify and evaluate different solar battery types.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to examine a typical 120 kWh residential solar battery system case study.
LUs: 3.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with electrical systems
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 01/21/2023
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