PV201L: Solar Training - Solar Electric Lab Week (Grid-Direct)

Perform power and energy calculations

Obtain and apply specifications for PV modules and determine their performance given various environmental and operating conditions

Safely operate various types of digital multimeters

Diagram and determine the power, current, and voltage characteristics of PV modules in different series and parallel configurations

Install various mounting systems (ground, pole, roof, and trackers).

Decipher balance-of-system equipment specification sheets to determine the critical information needed for system design

Install a residential grid-direct system including the array, inverter, circuit conductors, and overcurrent protection

Safely operate equipment grounding, system grounding, and components and conductors used for grounding

Work with wires and components on schematics of residential grid-direct systems: disconnects, inverter, equipment grounding conductors, ungrounded conductors, grounded conductors, the grounding electrode(s), and the AC and DC system grounds

Identify potential safety hazards and demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment for working on grid-direct PV systems

List the order of installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of a grid-direct PV system