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Batteries and Storage

10-Hour Energy Storage 2020 NEC Class

Sean White and 1 other • Last updated 04/2023

4.7/5 (view ratings)
136 students
3 modules
CEUs
6:30 hours
41 assignments

Course description

This 10-Hour course on energy storage and the 2020 NEC is designed for experienced professionals looking to get the most out of their CEUs. Sean White and Bill Brooks are two of the best teachers you'll find in the industry and their goal with this course is to unlock significant growth in the solar + storage market.

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Learning Objectives

Participants in this course will upon completion of this course, be able to:

  • • Get - or keep - your NABCEP certification.
  • • Bring NEC expertise to your next solar + storage project.

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Continuing Education Units

Approved for: NABCEP Advanced Credit Hours, NABCEP NEC, NABCEP JTA, NABCEP PV Associate Renewal.

Approved NABCEP CEU Hours
NABCEP Credential Advanced Hours for Exam Recertification CEU Hours NEC JTA RE Elective Building or Fire Code
10 10 10 10 0 0
0 10 0 0 0 0
10 10 10 10 0 0
10 10 10 10 0 0
5 10 0 10 0 0
10 10 10 10 0 0
0 10 10 0 0 0
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This course counts towards the training requirements for taking NABCEP professional certification exams and CEUs for renewing all certifications.

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Full course outline

Welcome - Orientation Materials

This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.

  • Introduction to 10-hour Energy Storage 2020 NEC Class (08:29 minutes)
  • 2017 NEC Free Download and 2020 NEC Free Access
  • Books and resources
  • Set up email notifications and your student profile
  • Live Online Proctoring (LOP) for All NABCEP Exams!
  • Connect with your instructor Sean on LinkedIn
  • Introduce yourself on the discussion board
  • Photovoltaic Systems and the National Electric Code Book by Sean White and Bill Brooks
  • Discussion Board Request from Sean and Notes on Posting Discussion Board Questions
Module 1 - NEC Overview

  • Overview: NEC Chapters 4, 5 & 6. 4 is Equipment for General Use and includes 480 Storage Batteries, 5 is Special Occupancies and 6 is Special Equipment and includes 690 PV! (20:50 minutes)
  • Overview: NEC Chapter 7 Video 1 of 2 including Articles 705 Interconnections, 706 Energy Storage Systems and 710 Stand-Alone Systems (23:32 minutes)
  • Overview: NEC Chapter 7 Video 2 of 2, including Articles 710 Stand Alone Systems and 712 DC Microgrids (24:26 minutes)
  • NEC Chapter 4 Featuring Article 480! Part 1 (15:38 minutes)
  • NEC Chapter 4 Featuring Article 480! Part 2 (17:11 minutes)
Module 2 - Energy Storage Systems (706) and Interconnections

  • 2020 National Electrical Code 706 With Bill Brooks Part 1 (20:04 minutes)
  • 2020 National Electrical Code 706 With Bill Brooks Part 2 (17:26 minutes)
  • 2017 NEC Video 12 - 705 Interconnected Power Production Sources Part 1 (25:51 minutes)
  • 2017 NEC Video 12 - 705 Interconnected Power Production Sources Part 2 (20:46 minutes)
  • Bill Brooks talks Energy Storage Systems Part 1 (22:29 minutes)
  • Bill Brooks talks Energy Storage Systems Part 2 (10:56 minutes)
  • Bill Brooks talks Storage Batteries Article 480 (03:30 minutes)
  • Bill Brooks talks EV Power Transfer Station (EV charging and EV to Grid) (05:38 minutes) Preview
  • Bill gets excited talking about 705.13 Power Control Systems (08:16 minutes)
  • Bill Brooks on 705 Video 1 Supply and Load Side Connections (07:44 minutes)
  • Bill Brooks on 705 Video 2 with ESS Implications and Markets (11:51 minutes)
  • Bill Brooks on 705 Video 3 More 705.13 PCS and MIDs (08:04 minutes)
  • More EV to Grid-Full Circle with Bill Brooks (07:14 minutes) Preview
  • Bill Brooks on 705 Video 4 Supply-Side Connections and Microgrids (10:16 minutes)
  • Bill Brooks on 705 Video 5 Wire Sizing and Supply-Side Connections (05:52 minutes) Preview
  • Bill Brooks on 705 Video 6 Load-Side Connections (26:10 minutes)
Module 3 - More NEC

  • Answer to Question on Connecting PV System to a Split Bus Panel (10:59 minutes)
  • Code-Compliant Conductor Sizing - SolarPro (PDF) (.pdf)
  • Code Compliant Conductor Sizing: a 2021 take on a 2011 SolarPro Article Part 1 (16:41 minutes)
  • Code Compliant Conductor Sizing: a 2021 take on a 2011 SolarPro Article Part 2 (18:55 minutes)
  • Wire Sizing (Chapter 12 PV and the NEC) (.pdf)
  • PV UL Listing 1703 transitioned to UL 61730 (.pdf)
  • Grounding electrode schemes and transformers with emphasis on utility-scale (double advanced topic). (21:27 minutes)
Conclusion - Feedback and Additional Resources

This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!

  • 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
  • Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
  • Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
  • Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate

Instructors

Sean White

2014 IREC Trainer of the Year

Sean White was the 2014 Interstate Renewable Energy Council Trainer of the Year. He is an ISPQ Certified Solar PV Master Trainer and has authored several books on solar. He contributed to the development of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Job Task Analysis and has been a member of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Technical Committee. Sean is a... Learn more

Bill Brooks

Principal, Brooks Engineering

Bill Brooks PE, of Brooks Engineering LLC, has over 30 years of experience designing, installing, and evaluating grid-connected PV systems. More than 12,000 installers and inspectors have attended his courses throughout the U.S. and abroad. His field troubleshooting skills have been valuable in determining where problems occur to focus training on those issues of... Learn more

Ratings

4.7
76 reviews

136 students have taken this course

by Cory Vanderpool, CEO, CR Power 12/21/2022

I loved the course and it was extremely helpful. I truly believe that V2G technology can solve a lot of the problems that are coming to the crib that the EV's are going to cause. I loved that Sean and Bill touched on this and made it abundantly clear about how to make that happen. Thanks for a great course!

by Michael Frank, CEO, Driven Solar 10/19/2022

It's not a 10 hour course with nothing but silent powerpoints that you are forced to watch in players that have no speed control or fast forward or rewind controls. Sean connects with you and brings you into the code, clarifies it and helps you remember it with humor. I highly recommend his course.

by Nathan Coggins, Owner, Appalachian Properties 06/21/2022

These are the smartest guys on the planet, if you really want to tap into their matrix take the course!

by Alexander Roach, General Manager, Astrawatt Solar 03/24/2022

Bill does a great job of breaking down each code and how it applies in real world conditions. Thank you Sean for putting together another great course!

by Tyge N 03/01/2022

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You can begin this online course instantly upon enrollment. This 3 module course is delivered entirely online. This course is self-paced and you can set your own schedule to complete the materials. You can begin the lecture videos and other course materials as soon as you enroll. During your year of access the instructor will be in the course answering questions on the discussion board. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to generate a certificate of completion.

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Students get unlimited access to the course materials as soon as they enroll and for one year (365 days) after enrollment. Rewatch videos and review assignments as many times as you want. View updates the instructor makes to the course as the industry advances. Return to your course anytime with online access from anywhere in the world. After the one year of access expires, access can be extended by joining as a HeatSpring member. A single membership extends access to course materials for all past enrollments.

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