Description
* Description: This course explains safe, code‑aware interconnection of small solar PV systems with or without battery storage. You’ll compare microinverter and string inverter topologies, conductor routing, and labeling so service crews know what they’re touching. Interconnection options—supply‑side taps vs. load‑side connections—are discussed with bus calculations that prevent overloading. Rapid shutdown and disconnect placement are covered with examples for rooftops and detached garages. A battery segment introduces basic DC protection, sensing, and clear sign labels for emergency responders. Site documentation practices include one‑line diagrams, layout maps, and placards for quick inspection. Maintenance notes highlight torque checks, UV‑resistant routing, and corrosion prevention for penetrations and racking bonds. A commissioning checklist walks through open‑circuit checks, insulation tests, and monitoring setup without energizing unexpectedly. Safety reminders prioritize lockout, PPE, and local permitting; utility requirements always govern final design. Templates help you hand over a clean packet that owners, AHJs, and utilities can accept without corrections.
* Format: Video lessons, one‑line templates, interconnection calculators, placard set, and commissioning checklist.
* Duration: 2 hours of training plus 45 minutes of design exercises.
* What You’ll Learn: PV topologies, interconnection math, rapid shutdown, labeling, and safe commissioning steps.
* Target Audience: Installers moving into small PV work who need a structured, compliance‑minded process.
