About this course

Optimizing energy storage is critical when using solar technologies to provide heat for residential and small commercial applications.

The type of energy storage you select will significantly affect performance, comfort, and system cost. This free course will provide an overview of four of the storage strategies that can be used when integrating solar with hydronic distribution systems.

Enroll and learn more about...
-Climate considerations
-Unpressurized water storage
-Thermal mass storage
-Pressurized water storage
-Net metering and heat pumps

Course outline

2 modules
1:03 hours of video lectures
Module 1 • 2 assignments
Four Storage Strategies for Integrating Solar and Hydronic Heating

Vaughan's lecture is available any time. You can watch and re-watch as much as you like.

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Author

Vaughan Woodruff

Principal, EquinoxDG

Vaughan Woodruff is the principal of EquinoxDG, a consulting firm that provides strategic support on DER interconnection reform for clean energy advocates, solar and energy storage companies, utilities, and regulators. His work includes developing comprehensive regulatory and legislative strategy, optimizing applicant and utility processes, building consensus among...

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How does this course work?
This is a free course. Enroll today and get access to all of the materials instantly. The lecture video and other materials are available any time.
How long do I have access to the materials?
For free courses there is no guarantee for how long the course materials will be available.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Certificates of completion are only provided to HeatSpring Membership subscribers. This course has not been approved by any credentialing organizations (NABCEP, AIA, USGBC etc) for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). This course is for self education purposes only and completion does not indicate a level of professional expertise or credential.
Can I register multiple people?
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Reviews

4.49
Based on 99 reviews
701
students have taken this course
02/15/2021

Good

Sadik Shaikh
Solar.O&M technician, Kalpa power limited
04/10/2020

The course is very much useful

Saravanan S
10/30/2019

A great overview of practical solutions for solar thermal energy storage. Very objective and pragmatic approach to the topic.

John Work
Designer, Santa Cruz Green Builders
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