Electrical & Power Engineering 5 PDH Credits
100% Board Accepted
Commercial Solar PV & Battery Storage Systems: Grid Interconnection & NEC 705/706
Course Description
Details the electrical engineering principles behind commercial rooftop and ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) systems integrated with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Explores string sizing, inverter clipping ratios, rapid shutdown requirements (NEC 690.12), utility interconnection rules (IEEE 1547), 120% busbar rule (NEC 705.12), and BESS safety codes (NFPA 855).
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this continuing education course, the licensee will be able to:
- Design commercial PV string layouts matching maximum power point tracking (MPPT) voltage windows
- Apply NEC 690, 705, and 706 to design supply-side (705.11) and load-side (705.12) utility interconnections
- Size lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for peak shaving, demand management, and backup
- Understand utility interconnection studies, anti-islanding protection, and IEEE 1547-2018 smart inverter functions
Course Syllabus & Curriculum Modules
Part 1
Module 1: Solar PV Electrical Engineering
- • IV curve characteristics & irradiance effects
- • DC string sizing calculations
- • Overcurrent protection for PV circuits
Part 2
Module 2: Utility Interconnection & NEC 705
- • Supply-side taps vs. breaker backfeeding
- • The 120% busbar rule calculation
- • Rapid shutdown functional testing
Part 3
Module 3: Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Integration
- • DC-coupled vs. AC-coupled architectures
- • NFPA 855 fire safety separation distances
- • Peak demand shaving control algorithms
Online Quiz & Certificate Issuance
25 Multiple-Choice Questions Based directly on the included study guide document.
80% Passing Score Required Mandated by state boards for CPC compliance.
Free Unlimited Retakes Review and retake instantly at zero extra charge.
Instant PDF Certificate Includes Certificate ID and State Board validation code.
Course Instructor & Author
Nathaniel Ward, PE
Renewable Energy & Microgrid Principal
PE (NY, MA, CA), NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
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