Solar
Energy Storage
Solar + Storage
Batteries and Storage
Utility-Scale
Utility-Scale Commercial & Industrial Solar and Storage 101
About this course
What utilities need to know to accept proposals for commercial and industrial utility grade energy storage systems.
This course will provide a detailed analysis of commercial and industrial utility grade energy storage systems. Beginning with an overview of the current available technologies the course will present the elements of Commercial and Industrial Energy Storage (C&IES) with a focus on the benefits to Commercial and Industrial energy users as well as the advantages of energy storage for utilities.
Issues to be covered include: Storage system design, battery applications, component specification and installation, integration of storage with Renewable Energy (RE) systems, multiple presentations of specific manufacturers of storage systems, O&M issues, available industry resources for ongoing education and the development of individual projects as a Capstone to the course.
The course reviews all the different technologies, terminology, design issues, value streams & stacking, and a cursory look at monitoring, O&M and security as well as business models. Students write a proposal for a solar-plus-storage project and the capstone project.
Learning Objectives - Participants in this course will upon completion of this course, be able to:
- Define & explain how Commercial and Industrial Energy Storage (C&IES) operates and the benefits of these systems.
- Describe and identify components of a C&IES system
- Identify the best application and limitations of each system type
- Calculate C&IES system costs
- Describe financial benefits of C&IES systems
- Correctly size a C&IES system
- Recommend a C&IES system type to meet a business owner’s or Utility administrators goals
- Provide clients with equipment and vendor information
- Identify and describe different C&IES system types, their storage capabilities and their recommended uses
- Identify and describe the additional System components for integrating Renewable Energy (RE) Systems into C&IES systems
- Explain and safety issues with C&IES system
- Define commissioning, operation and maintenance procedures for C&IES systems
- Demonstrate proper safety procedures when installing a C&IES systems
- Size and design a C&IES system to satisfy consumer demands, site specifics, and the NEC
- Describe the differences and similarities of Hydrogen Energy Storage and Battery Storage in U&CES systems
This is the first of two courses in the Utility-Scale Commercial & Industrial Solar and Storage Series.
This course is included in this bundle
Course outline
8 modules
8:39 hours
of video lectures
Welcome • 6 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 6 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 • 34 assignments
Fundamentals of Solar + Storage
Module 1 • 34 assignments
Fundamentals of Solar + Storage
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Module 2 • 31 assignments
Solar Design, PV Modules, and Review of Storage Products
Module 2 • 31 assignments
Solar Design, PV Modules, and Review of Storage Products
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Module 3 • 22 assignments
Storage Technologies
Module 3 • 22 assignments
Storage Technologies
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Module 4 • 21 assignments
Applications and Value Streams
Module 4 • 21 assignments
Applications and Value Streams
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Module 5 • 34 assignments
Code & Business Models
Module 5 • 34 assignments
Code & Business Models
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Module 6 • 6 assignments
Optional Capstone Project
Module 6 • 6 assignments
Optional Capstone Project
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Conclusion • 3 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 3 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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Continuing Education Units
Approved for the following CEUs
- NABCEP Advanced Credit Hours
- NABCEP NEC
- NABCEP JTA
- NABCEP RE Elective
- NABCEP Building or Fire Code
- NABCEP PV Associate Renewal
NABCEP Registered Provider
This course counts towards the training requirements for taking NABCEP professional certification exams and CEUs for renewing all certifications.
Instructors
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...
Chris Brown
Owner, Solamp Inc.
Chris Brown is passionate about the renewable energy and enthusiastic about sustainable solutions through technology and innovation. After completing his undergraduate education at the University of Massachusetts, Chris entered technical sales of renewable energy products 2006 with a focus on off grid renewable energy projects around the world. Several years later,...
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
You can begin this online course instantly upon enrollment. This 6 module course is delivered entirely online. 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 every Wednesday. 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.
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.