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  • Webinar No: WBNR 1140
  • PDH Units: 2

$99.00

Intended Audience: Electrical Engineers
Credits: 2 PDH Units
When: Wednesday 3/26. 2 - 4 pm EST

Designing Residential Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems

As the cost of electricity generated by a residential PV system is now below the cost of utility electricity, residential rooftop PV systems are now being installed at a rapidly increasing rate. The goal of this webinar is to present the underlying economics of solar electricity and then proceed with how to design the structural and electrical components of microinverter systems, optimizer systems and string inverter systems for residences.  Detailed design examples, including wind load calculations and electrical calculations, are used to demonstrate compliance with relevant codes and standards. Emphasis is placed on HOW the systems work, since rapidly changing technology requires the ability to understand the specifications of various technologies as they emerge.

References

  1. NFPA 70  National Electrical Code
  2. ASCE 7-16  Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
  3. Manufacturers Equipment Data Sheets and Installation Manuals

Date:  Wednesday. March 26. 2025

Starts: 2 - 4 pm ET

Credits: 2 PDH Units

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, you should understand the terminology and the economic, environmental and possible emergency or standby power availability benefits associated with design and installation of a PV system.  Specific topics discussed are
  • PV Economics for 2023 – LCOE and Energy ROI
  • Types of PV Systems – Stand Alone, Straight Grid Connected and Energy Storage Systems
  • Sun and Equipment Basics
  • Grid-Connected Options
  • Code Compliant Design and Installation Requirements
  • Wind Load Calculations
  • Array Mounting Options and Calculations
  • Electrical Design Examples for Microinverter, Power Optimizer and String Inverter Systems
  • Code-Compliant Methods of Utility Interconnection

Special Webinar Instructions

After payment, please visit this webinar page, click "Start Course" and fill out the Webinar Registration Form.  You'll receive email notification and details on how to join the webinar.  You will then be able to access the webinar slides, test your system and receive webinar reminders.  After completing the webinar requirements, your certificate of completion will be saved and available for download in your profile. We value your feedback! Please rate this webinar after completion.

Group Discounts Available

 

Course Reviews

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  1. Andrew Bowser03/26/2025 at 9:01 pm
    Essentials of Photovoltaic System Design
    5

    Great course for a solid understanding of residential photovoltaic systems.

  2. David Hrivnak03/26/2025 at 4:24 pm
    Solar basics
    5

    A good overview of how to design solar systems both electrically and mechanically.

  3. Dana A Sears03/26/2025 at 4:20 pm
    Essentials of Photovoltaic System Design
    5

    Good presentation of a system design requirements.

  4. Steven Bosiljevac06/07/2024 at 9:23 pm
    PV Design for Residential Housing
    4

    Very good overview of the process following a format of a design review check list.

  5. Donald G. Maring, Jr10/30/2021 at 2:03 pm
    Worthwhile Course in PV Design.
    4

    Very good overview course in PV design. Original posted slides were a little dated. Downloaded the posted updated slides the next day which helped greatly

  6. Mark Wulffert10/29/2021 at 4:15 pm
    Essentials of Photovoltaic Systems Design
    5

    The instructor is very knowledgeable and gets right to the key design elements. I feel more informed now about PV systems, and have a good vector if I ever design one of these. The wind loading was outstanding, and the software reference is very appreciated. Although the slides didn’t line up, they will be corrected and published. Not a big deal.

  7. John Merritt10/29/2021 at 2:53 pm
    4

    Good introduction to this subject. Covers various aspects siting considerations, types of systems and electrical and structural design.

  8. 4

    You need to revise the test to correspond to the current course briefing slides.

    Otherwise, I learned a lot and enjoyed the instructor and the course.

    Cliff

  9. Jens Friedrichsen10/27/2021 at 4:24 pm
    WBNR-1140 Essentials of Photovoltaic System Design
    4

    Good overview of photovoltaic system design

  10. ESSENTIALS OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DESIGN
    5

    Great webinar that covers everything you needed to know about designing a PV system.

  11. Carol A Stein12/12/2020 at 8:10 pm
    Essentials of Photovoltaic System Design
    4

    Interesting, timely information provided. Professor Messenger is knowledgeable and attuned to his audience. It would be helpful if the slides were numbered and if sources were referenced at the end of the slides. But otherwise it was a well-executed training.

  12. Essentials of Photovoltaic System Design
    5

    Excellent basic course

  13. John R Strang12/11/2020 at 1:16 pm
    WBNR 1140
    4

    Very good information. Professor was very proactive with questions.

  14. Good Preview
    4

    Currently proposed 200MW PV array proposed locally, so it was great to get a background on what is being planned for my neighborhood.

  15. 4

    pretty good. had to remember some of this stuff.

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