Learn to design reliable solar plus storage systems for grid-connected and stand-alone use.
Course Description
(PV 452) Designing Solar Plus Storage Systems
This six-hour online course teaches the design process of solar plus storage (SPS) systems for grid-connected and stand-alone applications.
Participants will review design principles for SPS systems, beginning with an overview of the design process based on desired outcomes, a load analysis of daily consumption, and determining which loads will be backed up. Then design variables like power and energy capacity of the battery bank, inverter sizing, array sizing, and the variety of system configurations will be explored and calculated.
Participants will also become more familiar with energy storage system (ESS) location requirements, codes, industry standards, and safety considerations regarding all aspects of SPS systems.
Instructor: Alex Jarvis
Online: Independent Study
Course Details
Continuing Education
This course is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) for the following licenses and Credit Hours:
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:
- 6 PV Installation Professional Exam (JTA)
- PV Design Specialist Exam (6 JTA, 2 NEC)
- PV Installer Specialist Exam (6 JTA, 2 NEC)
- PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam (6 JTA, 2 NEC)
- 6 PV Technical Sales Exam (JTA)
- 6 Energy Storage Installation Professional Exam (JTA)
NABCEP Renewal and Recertification Hours:
- 6 PVA Renewal
- PVIP Recertification (6 JTA,6 RE Elective, 2 NEC, 2 FBC)
- PVDS Recertification (6 JTA, 6 RE Elective, 2NEC, 2 FBC)
- PVIS Recertification (6 JTA, 6 RE Elective, 2 NEC, 2 FBC)
- PVCMS Recertification (6 JTA, 6 RE Elective, 2 NEC, 2 FBC)
- PVTS Recertification (6 JTA, 6 RE Elective, 2 NEC, 2 FBC)
- 2 PVSI Recertification (NEC)
- ESIP Recertification (6 JTA, 6 RE Elective, 2 NEC, 2 FBC)
- SHI Recertification (6 RE Elective, 2 NEC, 2 FBC)
- 2 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: