Types of Solar Systems – 2 Hour General CE

This module will discuss the various types of solar powered systems as defined by NEC 690. Topics include:

Interactive (Grid Tied) Systems
1. Interactive system definitions
2. Economics and flexibility
3. Net metering
4. Solar Panel Array and layout
5. No Back-up characteristics
6. Solar resource
Basic Solar System Components and Layout
1. System definitions
2. Selection process and considerations
3. Environmental concerns and their impact
  1. High Wind High Velocity (HWHV) concerns
  2. Structural design impact
4. Shade analysis and array placement
Bimodal Systems and Components
1. Best of both worlds
2. Grid tied (interactive) and battery back-up
3. Acts like un-interruptible power supply (UPS)
4. Array criteria and performance
5. Battery bank
6. Inverter specifications
  1. Must have dual protection modes
7. Hybrid Systems and Components (6 min)
  1. Multiple DC power source generation
  2. Generator set most common
  3. Wind power on occasion
    1. Depends on resource availability
  4. By definition, not tied to the interactive grid
8. Off Grid Systems and Components (6 min)
9. Anti-Islanding and Safety Considerations (10 min)
10. Batteries (15 min)
11. Combiner Boxes (10 min)

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