Energy Storage
Solar + Storage
Microgrids
Design Considerations for Energy Storage Systems
1 hour to complete
Instructor-led
Last updated 02/2025
About this course
This one-hour course, led by Mayfield Renewables Founder and CEO Ryan Mayfield, covers design considerations for energy storage, solar-plus-storage, and microgrid systems.
Throughout the self-paced course, Ryan overviews common system architectures, key parameters for each component, and and how to plan properly through feasibility studies.
All course registrants will get access to all course materials — including videos, diagrams, and the course PDF.
Learning Objectives
- Define various use cases for C&I energy storage
- Review system configuations
- Review available ESS components
- Discuss microgrid design considerations
Course outline
3 modules
1 hour to complete
1:00 hours
of video lectures
Welcome • 3 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 3 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
- Course Introduction & Course Materials Download (.pdf)
Module 1 • 7 assignments
Design Considerations for Energy Storage Systems
Module 1 • 7 assignments
Design Considerations for Energy Storage Systems
- Lesson 1: Course Introduction and ESS Use Cases (12:52 minutes)
- Lesson 1 Quiz
- Lesson 2: Energy Storage System Architectures (14:25 minutes)
- Lesson 2 Quiz
- Lesson 3: Energy Storage Component Considerations (19:54 minutes)
- Lesson 3 Quiz
- Lesson 4: Microgrids Overview & Course Conclusion (13:20 minutes)
Conclusion • 4 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
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
Instructor
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...
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
You can begin this online course instantly upon enrollment. This course is delivered entirely online. Pre-order courses are available on launch date. 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. 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.
Will the instructor really answer my questions during this course?
Yes! This is an instructor-led online course. You can ask questions on the discussion board and get prompt answers from your instructor. It varies by instructor and by course but typically instructors check-in between daily and weekly to check quiz results or project work, review and respond to discussion board questions and read survey responses. Check the enrollment page for specific information about each instructor's check-in frequency.
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.