Explore the basics of energy storage and solar plus storage systems
Course Description
(PV 451) Energy Storage Fundamentals
This four-hour course explains 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; the differing reasons behind the decision to incorporate energy storage; the motivations behind why one would choose to add solar to an ESS; the difference between stand alone versus utility-interactive SPS systems; defining and differentiating between DC and AC coupled SPS systems; outline different configurations and varieties of energy storage technologies.
Participants will also begin to look at the factors that go into designing loads (electrical consumption) that will be chosen to be backed up by the SPS system.
Instructor: Alex Jarvis
Online: Independent Study
Course Details
Continuing Education
This course is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) for 3.0 Credit Hours for the following licenses:
Submitted – Waiting for Approval
This course is approved by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) for the following credentials, certifications, categories, and hours:
NABCEP Professional Exam Hours:
- 4 PV Installation Professional Exam (JTA)
- 4 PV Design Specialist Exam (4 JTA, 0.5 NEC)
- 4 PV Installation Specialist Exam (4 JTA, 0.5 NEC)
- 0.5 PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam (NEC)
- 4 PV Technical Sales Professional Exam (JTA)
- 4 Energy Storage Installation Professional Exam (JTA)
NABCEP Renewal and Recertification Hours:
- 4 PV Associate Renewal
- PVIP Recertification (4 JTA, 4 RE Elective, 0.5 NEC)
- PVDS Recertification (4 JTA, 4 RE Elective, 0.5 NEC)
- PVIS Recertification (4 JTA, 4 RE Elective, 0.5 NEC)
- PVCMS Recertification (4 RE Elective, 0.5 NEC)
- PVTS Recertification (4 JTA, 4 RE Elective, 0.5 NEC)
- 0.5 PVSI Recertification (NEC)
- ESIP Recertification (4 JTA, 4 RE Elective, 0.5 NEC)
- SHI Recertification (4 RE Elective, 0.5 NEC)
- 0.5 SHSI Recertification (NEC)
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: