Solar
Energy Storage
Solar + Storage
Batteries and Storage
Utility-Scale
Utility-Scale Commercial & Industrial Solar and Storage 201
About this course
This course will allow participants to gain practical and theoretical knowledge about utility-scale commercial and industrial solar and storage systems with a focus on real-world applications and current working examples of the various technologies.
This is the second of two courses in the Utility-Scale Commercial & Industrial Solar and Storage Series. We recommend taking the "Utility-Scale Commercial & Industrial Solar and Storage 101" course first, but it's not required.
Learning Objectives - Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the differences and similarities of Hydrogen Energy Storage and Battery Storage
- Develop a systems’ appropriate “value stack” based on comparing a grid/utility values, commercial values and client values
- Understand a systems financial benefits based on its “value stack”
- Employ the courses “Case Studies” to evaluate future projects
- Evaluate Energy Storage Systems (ESS) projects and the value streams that they utilize to create strong ROI’s
- Develop ESS systems using third party aggregators and project developers
- Choose the best potential partners/collaborators/consultants to create the most effective project teams
- Understand current solar + storage costs for project planning and comparison
- Leverage the best financing options for particular projects
- Implement a streamlined project plan from site preparation through O&M
- Develop the most effective process for offering and responding to RFP’s and RFI’s and how best to review third party proposals
- Implement an effective commissioning process throughout a project
- Generate and refine methods, policy and procedures to create and maintain proper cyber security
- Create best practices and key performance metrics for Operation and Maintenance
- Build critical design elements for Fire Safety into the systems
- Leverage electric vehicles as they are deployed for best load-shock management and as storage resources in aggregation
- Think about future technologies like blockchain and public ledger accounting and their impact on renewable energy and energy storage projects
- Use the elements of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IOT) in ESS deployment and operation for enhanced project yields
This course is included in this bundle
Course outline
8 modules
14:42 hours
of video lectures
Welcome • 5 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 5 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 • 17 assignments
Week 1
Module 1 • 17 assignments
Week 1
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Module 2 • 40 assignments
Utility Scale In Front of Meter Projects
Module 2 • 40 assignments
Utility Scale In Front of Meter Projects
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Module 3 • 16 assignments
Week Three
Module 3 • 16 assignments
Week Three
Assignments and Resources for week 3
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Module 4 • 33 assignments
Week Four
Module 4 • 33 assignments
Week Four
Assignments and Resources for week 4
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Module 5 • 18 assignments
Week Five
Module 5 • 18 assignments
Week Five
Assignments and Resources for week 5
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Module 6 • 21 assignments
Week 6
Module 6 • 21 assignments
Week 6
Assignments and Resources for week 6
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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.