Solar Plus Storage Package (PV 450)

Explore the Fundamentals of Energy Storage, and Designing Solar Plus Storage Systems

Course Description

(PV 450) Solar Plus Storage Package

Come to the MREA to see a variety of cutting-edge solar energy storage products and applications in our Energy Storage System (ESS) Tech Center. Thanks to generous donations from many of our sponsors, the Tech Center is an integral part of our Solar Plus Storage training package, available four times throughout the year. Both courses (PV 451 & 452) are approved for NABCEP advanced PV training, recertification & renewal credit hours.

This is a two-day in-person course held at MREA’s Energy Storage Tech Center in Custer, WI. Class times are 9a.m. – 5p.m. CT.

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Courses Included in this Package

Day 1: Energy Storage Fundamentals (PV 451)

This course introduces the fundamental components and aspects of energy storage systems (ESS) and solar plus storage (SPS) systems. Participants will explore the different aspects of varying forms of energy storage, the history of energy storage, reasons to incorporate energy storage, motivations to add solar PV to an ESS, and the difference between stand-alone and utility-interactive SPS systems.

Day 2: Designing Solar Plus Storage Systems (PV 452)

This course (Day 2) demonstrates the design process of solar plus storage (S+S) systems, with an emphasis on lithium technologies. Participants will review design principles for S+S systems, beginning with an overview of the design process and the desired outcomes that can steer S+S design. Along with an analysis of daily loads and determining which loads will be backed up, numerous design variables will be explored in the sizing of the S+S system, such as energy and power capability of the battery bank, inverter sizing, array sizing, and system configuration.

Course Details

Prerequisites

PV 101

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Continuing Education

WI DSPS

PV 451: Energy Storage Fundamentals is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) for the following licenses and Credit Hours:

7 Commercial Electrical Inspector
7 Industrial Journeyman Electrician
7 Journeyman Electrician
7 Master Electrician
7 Registered Electrician
7 Residential Journeyman Electrician
7 Residential Master Electrician
7 UDC-Electrical Inspector

PV 452: Designing Solar Plus Storage Systems is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) for the following licenses and Credit Hours:

NABCEP

PV 451 Energy Storage Fundamentals is approved by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP):

7 PV Installation Professional Exam (JTA)
7 PV Design Specialist Exam (JTA)
0.5 PV Design Specialist Exam (NEC)
7 PV Installer Specialist Exam (JTA)
0.5 PV Installer Specialist Exam (NEC)
0.5 PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam (NEC)
7 PV Techncial Sales Professional Exam (JTA)
7 Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP) Exam (JTA)
0.5 PVIP Recertification (NEC)
7 PVIP Recertification (JTA & RE Elective)
0.5 PVDS Recertification (NEC)
5 PVDS Recertification (JTA)
7 PVDS Recertification (RE Elective)
0.5 PVIS Recertification (NEC)
5 PVIS Recertification (JTA)
7 PVIS Recertification (RE Elective)
0.5 PVCMS Recertification (NEC)
7 PVCMS Recertification (RE Elective)
7 PVTS Recertification (JTA & RE Elective)
7 Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP) Recertification (JTA & RE Elective), 0.5 NEC
0.5 SHI Recertification (NEC)
7 SHI Recertification (RE Elective)
0.5 PV System Inspector Recertification
0.5 Solar Heating System Inspector Recertification
7 PV Associate Renewal

Day 1: Denergy Storage Fundamentals

PV 452 Designing Solar Plus Storage Systems is approved by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP):

7 PV Installation Professional Exam (JTA)
7 PV Design Specialist Exam (JTA)
2 PV Design Specialist Exam (NEC)
7 PV Installer Specialist Exam (JTA)
2 PV Installer Specialist Exam (NEC)
7 PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam (JTA)
2 PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam (NEC)
5 PV Technical Sales Exam (JTA)
7 Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP) Exam (JTA)
2 PVIP Recertification (NEC)
7 PVIP Recertification (JTA)
2 PVIP Recertification (Building or Fire Code)
7 PVIP Recertification (RE Elective)
2 PVDS Recertification (NEC)
7 PVDS Recertification (JTA)
2 PVDS Recertification (Fire or Building Code)
7 PVDS Recertification (RE Elective)
2 PVIS Recertification (NEC)
7 PVIS Recertification (JTA)
2 PVIS Recertification (Fire or Building Code)
7 PVIS Recertification (RE Elective)
2 PVCMS Recertification (NEC)
7 PVCMS Recertification (JTA)
2 PVCMS Recertification (Fire or Building Code)
7 PVCMS Recertification (RE Elective)
5 PVTS Recertification (JTA)
7 PVTS Recertification (RE Elective)
7 Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP) Recertification (JTA & RE Elective), 2 NEC, 1 Building/Fire Code
2 SHI Recertification (NEC)
2 SHI Recertification (Fire or Building Code)
7 SHI Recertification (RE Elective)
2 PV System Inspector Recertification (NEC)
2 Solar Heating System Inspector Recertification (NEC)
7 PVA Renewal

Day 2: Designing Solar Plus Storage Systems

MN DLI

Please Note:
*Continuing education credits are only available when this course is taught in-person by one of our state-approved instructors. Please check with the MREA to confirm approval by emailing us at courses@midwestrenew.org.

Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP)

The ESIP Board Certification is a prestigious credential signifying expertise in energy storage systems, crucial for solar and energy storage roles. MREA provides NABCEP-approved courses for those working toward ESIP Certification, aligning with our commitment to accredited education.

Students can take these courses to work toward the requirements for ESIP certification:

PV 304: PV Labs & Design Scenarios
PV 420: Off-Grid Load Analysis & PV System Design
PV 431: Modeling PV-Battery Systems in SAM
PV 451: Energy Storage Fundamentals
PV 452: Designing Solar Plus Storage Systems

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Course Location

MREA Campus
7558 Deer Rd.
Custer, WI 54423

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