Intro to Electricity Basics
This workshop will introduce you to the basics of electricity and how it
pertains to a solar electric system. You will also learn the benefits
of combining energy conservation and solar.
Videos
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Intro to Solar Electric Systems
This workshop will introduce you to the different types of solar electric systems; PV Direct, Grid Tied, Off Grid, Grid Tied with Battery Backup and Hybrid.The pros and cons of each type of system will be discussed, as well as equipment needed for each.
Solar Electric Components - Part 1 - Solar Panels & Batteries
This workshop will introduce you to the basic components of a solar electric system: Solar Modules and Batteries.
Solar Electric Components - Part 2 - Charge Controllers & Inverters
This workshop will introduce you to the basic components of a solar electric system: Charge Controllers and Inverters.
Solar Electric Components - Part 3 - Racking
This workshop will introduce you to the basic components of a solar system: Racking (Roof, Ground, Trackers).
Solar Electric Components - Part 4 - Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
This workshop will introduce you to the basic components of a solar electric system: Overcurrent Protection (Breakers and Fuses), Breaker Boxes (Compiner Box, DC Load Center, ePanel)
MPPT vs PWM Solar Charge Controllers
This video will explain the difference between PWM and MPPT solar charge controllers and when to use each.
Designing a Grid Tied Solar Electric System
This workshop will cover how to Design and Select Components for a grid-tied solar electric system, including solar panels, racking, over
current protection and the inverter.
Wiring Your Solar Electric System
This video will introduce you to the NEC requirements and best practices for wiring a photovoltaic (solar electric) system.
Designing an Off Grid Solar Elecrtic System. Step 1: Loads List
This workshop will cover how to create a Loads List for an Off Grid Solar Electric System.
Designing an Off Grid Solar Electric System. Step 2: Size the Battery Bank
This workshop will cover how to size the Battery Bank for an Off Grid Solar Electric System.
Designing an Off Grid Solar Electric System. Step 3: Size the Solar Array
This workshop will cover how to size the Solar Array for an Off Grid Solar Electric System.
Wiring Your Solar Electric System
This video will introduce you to the NEC requirements and best practices for wiring a photovoltaic (solar electric) system.
Designing an Off Grid Solar Elecrtic System. Step 1: Loads List
This workshop will cover how to create a Loads List for an Off Grid Solar Electric System.
Designing an Off Grid Solar Electric System. Step 2: Size the Battery Bank
This workshop will cover how to size the Battery Bank for an Off Grid Solar Electric System.