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Understanding Residential and Commercial Energy Storage - Self Study

Christopher LaForge • Last updated 02/2021

4.5/5 (view ratings)
798 students
1 module
1:08 hours
4 assignments

Course description

Learn the elements of energy storage for residential and commercial clients with this introductory overview of the field, led by expert Chris LaForge.

There is a lot of buzz around utilizing renewable energy technologies and going "off the grid." But, which energy storage systems work best? When are they appropriate to use? Is integrating energy storage the right choice?

You'll access an in-depth lecture, and develop a "Load Profile" using Chris' Excel spread sheet tool. This tool will help students practice defining the client load for an off-grid application or for the critical loads of a grid-tied system with storage.

Participants will gain understanding of:

-Current battery types
-System configurations
-Leading product lines
-Design elements and issues ... and more!

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Learning Objectives

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

  • • Understand basic battery concepts
  • • Compare and contrast competing battery chemistries
  • • Choose between product lines
  • • Critically review new battery offerings

Full course outline

Module 1 - Energy Storage and Renewable Energy—Is the Technology Right for You or your Business?

  • Watch the Lecture (01:08:51 hours)
  • Consumption Worksheet exercise. (.xls)

Author

Christopher LaForge

Certified Master Trainer (IREC), NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Professional - Emeritus , Great Northern Solar

Christopher LaForge is the CEO of Great Northern Solar and a NABCEP certified photovoltaic installer-emeritus. He has been designing, specifying, and installing systems since 1988. He has been an instructor with the MREA since 1993 teaching Advanced Photovoltaic design and installation and is an ISPQ Affiliated Master Trainer. In 2016 he was named IREC's Master Trainer... Learn more

Ratings

4.5
169 reviews

798 students have taken this course

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by Anderson Deleon, Qcells 10/17/2022

good

by Victor Esan 06/07/2022

It has help me understand storage and how to develop storage template for people

by Tosin Olusola 05/19/2021

I sincerely enjoyed every bits of the course, and I can't wait to share the site with my colleagues.

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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.

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