About this course

Welcome to Mayfield Renewables’ course on PV Interconnection and the 2023 NEC!
This one-hour course consists of four lessons, each with a short comprehension quiz and a conclusion. 

We recommend downloading the course presentation PDF and following along as you watch the videos.

Learning Objectives

  • 2023 NEC
  • PV Interconnection

Course outline

6 modules
1 hour to complete
1:15 hours of video lectures
Welcome • 2 assignments
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.

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Module 1 • 3 assignments
Lesson 1: Course Introduction & PDF Download

Welcome to Mayfield Renewables’ course on PV Interconnection and the 2023 NEC!

This one-hour course consists of four lessons, each with a short comprehension quiz and a conclusion. Students must watch the entire video and complete the quiz to proceed to the next lesson in the sequence.

Instructor Ryan Mayfield sets the scope of the course and learning objectives in this first lesson, starting with 705.11 Source Connections to a Service. 

We recommend downloading the course presentation PDF and following along as you watch the videos.

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Module 2 • 2 assignments
Lesson 2: 705.11 (B) & 705.28 (A)

Lesson 2 begins in 705.11(B) which quickly takes the class into specific language about Power Source Output Maximum current in 705.28.

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Module 3 • 2 assignments
Lesson 3: 705.28 (continued), 705.11 (C) & (D)

Having established a maximum current in 705.28(A), subsection (B) gives guidance on calculating the ampacity of power source conductors.  Lesson 3's discussion moves on to highlight connectors in 705.11(C) as well as disconnecting means for supply side interconnection in 705.11(D).

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Module 4 • 2 assignments
Lesson 4: 705.11(E), 705.11(F) & Article 250 References

In this, the final Lesson in this course, Ryan covers 705.11(E) Bonding and Grounding, 250.24 Grounding of Service-Supplied AC Systems, 250.64 Grounding Electrode Conductor Installation.  He rounds out our hour-long course with quick coverage of 705.11(F) Overcurrent Protection and then reviews the learning objectives established in Lesson 1.
If you've made it this far -- thank you! We hope you’ve enjoyed the course and would love to hear your feedback. After the quiz for Lesson 4, we've included a brief feedback survey for you to provide your honest evaluation of how we did. What did you like? What could we improve? Please let us know. 
You can also contact us directly at education@mayfield.energy if you have questions or would like to schedule this course as an in-person workshop for your team.
Lastly, you should receive a certificate of completion after finishing the feedback survey. That certificate may be shared with NABCEP to apply for NABCEP continuing education credits (CEUs). 

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Conclusion • 4 assignments
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!

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Instructor

Mayfield Renewables Education

An engineer, an educator, and a technical committee member who reviews proposed changes to the National Electrical Code®, Ryan Mayfield has been committed to raising the bar on renewable energy industry best practices since 1999. “We know that the more expertise you have, the more you can drive down risk,” Ryan says. “That’s why we built Mayfield Renewables with...

Frequently asked questions

Full FAQ
How does this course work?
You can begin this online course instantly upon enrollment. This course is delivered entirely online. Pre-order courses are available on launch date. 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.
How long do I have access to the materials?
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.
Will the instructor really answer my questions during this course?
Yes! This is an instructor-led online course. You can ask questions on the discussion board and get prompt answers from your instructor. It varies by instructor and by course but typically instructors check-in between daily and weekly to check quiz results or project work, review and respond to discussion board questions and read survey responses. Check the enrollment page for specific information about each instructor's check-in frequency.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Yes, when you complete this course you are eligible for a certificate of completion from HeatSpring. You can download your certificate as soon as you have completed all of the course requirements. Students can easily share their verified certificates on their LinkedIn profiles using our LinkedIn integration.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes, please visit our For Teams page to get a group discount.

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