About this course

Welcome to Mayfield Renewables’ course on Transformer Specification & Applications for Inverter-Based Resources!

This course consists of 6 lessons, each with a short comprehension quiz. 

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

Learning Objectives

  • Transformer Fundamentals
  • Inverter Transformer Interactions
  • Harmonics and Thermal Effects
  • Grounding and Connections
  • Code and Utility Requirements

Course outline

8 modules
2 hours to complete
1:38 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 & Transformer Basics

Welcome to Mayfield Renewables’ two-hour course on Transformer Specification & Applications for Inverter-Based Resources!

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

This first lesson sets the foundation for the rest of the course. Instructor Sam Smith the key terms and concepts that will be used in later lessons. 

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: Transformer Sizing

Lesson 2 builds off of the concepts from Lesson 1 and introduces methods to size transformers for different applications. 

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Module 3 • 2 assignments
Lesson 3: Vectors

Lesson 3 is a deep dive into windings and vectors: wye vs delta, primary vs secondary, high- vs low-voltage sides, etc. 

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Module 4 • 2 assignments
Lesson 4: Special Considerations for Transformer Design

Harmonics, oh my! In Lesson 4, Sam walks you through the basics of Total Harmonic Distortion and how to mitigate system harmonics. 

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Module 5 • 2 assignments
Lesson 5: Grounding with Transformers

In Lesson 5, Sam explains grounding considerations for electrical systems with transformers, the impacts of galvanic isolation and capacitive coupling, and more. 

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Module 6 • 2 assignments
Lesson 6: Project Development Best Practices & Course Conclusion

Instructor Sam Smith wraps up the class by asking, "Whose scope is it anyway?" Sam reviews best practices for different project stakeholders and ends Lesson 6 with key takeaways from the course. 

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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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