NEC 2017 & 2020 Solar + Storage Requirements
About this course
It's no secret that the solar industry is quickly becoming the solar + storage industry. Don't take our word for it; according to Swinerton CEO George Hershman, “Everything in 2022 will have a storage component — the vast majority will have storage in 2021. Everything in California and the West, every contracted asset is going to have storage. We’re seeing the scale go up and cost go down — and we understand how to monetize it — it’s here to stay.”
The next course in this series is 2020 NFPA 855 and Fire Code Requirements for ESS. Both courses are offered together in the 2017/2023 Electrical & Fire Codes for Energy Storage Systems Bundle.
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Course outline
1 module • 16 assignments • 1:41 hours of video lectures
Welcome • 2 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.
- Set up email notifications and your student profile
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
Module 1 • 10 assignments
NEC 2017 & 2020 Solar-Plus-Storage Requirements
- Presentation Materials (.pdf)
- Part 1 - Course Introduction and Interactive PV Systems (13:48 minutes)
- Part 2 - AC- and DC-Coupled Solar + Storage Systems (08:43 minutes)
- Part 3 - Applicable NEC Codes and Where to Apply Them (07:47 minutes)
- Part 4 - NEC Article 690: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems (07:41 minutes)
- Part 5 - Introduction to NEC Article 706: Energy Storage Systems (18:03 minutes)
- Part 6 - Applying NEC Article 706 to System Schematics (09:17 minutes) Preview
- Part 7 - NEC Article 705: Interconnected Electric Power Production Sources (15:16 minutes)
- Part 8 - NEC Article 480: Storage Batteries and Article 710: Stand-Alone Systems (13:05 minutes)
- Part 9 - Common ESS Design and NEC Issues (07:25 minutes)
Conclusion • 4 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!
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Continuing Education Units
Approved for the following CEUs
- NABCEP JTA
- NABCEP RE Elective
- NABCEP NEC
- NABCEP Advanced Credit Hours
- NABCEP PV Associate Renewal
Approved NABCEP CEU Hours
NABCEP Credential | Advanced Hours for Exam | Recertification CEU Hours | NEC | JTA | RE Elective | Building or Fire Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NABCEP Registered Provider
This course counts towards the training requirements for taking NABCEP professional certification exams and CEUs for renewing all certifications.
Instructors
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Ryan Mayfield
Founder & CEO, Mayfield RenewablesRyan Mayfield has been working in the renewable energy field since 1999 and is the President of Mayfield Renewables (formerly Renewable Energy Associates), a consulting firm providing design, support and educational services for electrical contractors, architectural and engineering firms, manufacturers and government agencies. Ryan served as Photovoltaic Systems... Learn more
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Mayfield Renewables Education
An engineer, an educator, and a technical committee member who reviews proposed changes to the National Electrical Code®, Ryan Mayfield has been committed to raising the bar on renewable energy industry best practices since 1999. “We know that the more expertise you have, the more you can drive down risk,” Ryan says. “That’s why we built Mayfield Renewables with... Learn more