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Here’s a roundup of education / training-focused articles from our archives that run the gamut from residential sizing basics to complex utility-scale layouts.

 

national-electrical-code-2020 Review of NEC 2020 code revisions and label changes for solar installers
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September 7, 2021
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Installer FAQ: How to use data loggers to size PV + battery systems for the best ROI
August 31, 2021
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Sunrun launches PowerU education program to upskill its solar workforce
August 25, 2021
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Installer tip: DC-coupling avoids adding batteries customers won’t need
August 25, 2021
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Off-grid battery system fall maintenance checklist
August 9, 2021
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BayWa r.e. renews solar job training scholarship fund with SEI

Solar Energy International (SEI) and BayWa r.e. continued their partnership to provide scholarship funds, re-upping their commitment to awar...

August 9, 2021
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HellermannTyton groups your 2020 NEC 690 solar PV labels in...

HellermannTyton has grouped all solar labels required for PV installations to comply with the 2020 updates to Article 690 of the National El...

August 4, 2021
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Installer FAQ: Will this energy storage system provide whole-home backup?

The answer is a qualified “yes.” High voltage residential storage equipment manufacturers have made steady progress toward both ...

July 27, 2021
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Inexpensive battery backup design tips for solar installers to consider

A common question for solar installers is whether or not the battery system will provide whole house backup power, often in an attempt to av...

July 21, 2021
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Panasonic promotes three solar installers to Elite, Premium tiers

Panasonic announced the promotion of one new Premium and two new Elite level installers, further expanding its network across the country. M...

July 20, 2021
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FAQ: How do I effectively combine multiple battery cabinets in...

Energy storage has become increasingly popular as advancements in lithium ion technology have made batteries more affordable, reliable and s...

July 13, 2021
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Tips for residential solar installers looking to expand into small...

Residential installers who want to expand their business are looking at opportunities in the small commercial and industrial (C&I) solar...

June 24, 2021
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How (and why) to pitch service packages in off-grid solar...

In off-grid battery-based systems, the maintenance involved with traditional flooded lead-acid batteries can give installers issues. Custome...

June 14, 2021
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California’s SOMAH program speeds up payment process to attract more...

California has a cool program to incentivize the installation of solar on affordable multifamily housing. The program, SOMAH (Solar on Multi...

June 10, 2021
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New IREC program will get building, safety officials up to...

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) launched a three-year, $2.1 million project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s ...

May 20, 2021
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Install pros discuss wire management for rail-less solar on low-slope...

S-5!’s PVKIT 2.0 is one such direct-attach solar mounting solution for metal roofs. Rooftop rail-less solar PV systems have been aroun...

May 11, 2021
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SolarReviews, NABCEP renew their partnership

Solar rating and review site, SolarReviews, renewed its exclusive partnership with the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioner...

May 10, 2021
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User Guide: Rooftop design, proposal tips from solar software providers

Solar design and sales platforms are more feature-rich than ever, but process missteps are still common and costly. Here are some handy remi...

May 3, 2021
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The secret to off-grid solar installer success? Long-term service plans

Experienced off-grid PV installers will learn a number of valuable lessons over their career. Proper system sizing, installation and program...

April 26, 2021
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Safety beyond NEC 690: How pairing with IEC, UL and...

As commercial and utility-scale solar projects become more widespread, fires and failures shouldn’t. Unfortunately, the number of roof...

February 8, 2021