Understanding Residential and Commercial Energy Storage - Self Study
About this course
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
- Understand basic battery concepts
- Compare and contrast competing battery chemistries
- Choose between product lines
- Critically review new battery offerings
Course outline
1 module • 4 assignments • 1:08 hours of video lectures
Module 1 • 2 assignments
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
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View profileChristopher LaForge
Certified Master Trainer (IREC), NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Professional - Emeritus , Great Northern SolarChristopher 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
