Use System Advisor Model (SAM) to predict benefits of behind-the-meter energy storage projects.
Course Description
(PV 431) Modeling PV-Battery Systems in SAM
This four-hour course works through a complete analysis using the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) System Advisor Model (SAM) to model photovoltaic-battery systems for residential and commercial behind-the-meter projects.
Topics covered include: dispatch options for energy arbitrage in response to time-of-use (TOU) energy rates, dispatch options for demand charge management, and the effect of different dispatch options on battery life.
A completion certificate is issued upon completion.
Instructor: Paul Gilman
Online: Independent Study
Course Details
Continuing Education
This course is approved by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) for the following credentials, certifications, categories, and hours:
- 2 PV Installation Professional Exam (JTA)
- 4 PV Design Specialist Exam (JTA)
- 4 PV Technical Sales Professional Exam (JTA)
- 4 Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP) Exam (JTA)
- 2 PVIP Recertification (JTA)
- 4 PVDS Recertification (JTA)
- 4 PVTS Recertification (JTA)
- 2 Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP) Recertification (JTA), 4 RE Elective
- 4 PV Associate Renewal
