NEC 2020 and 2023 Requirements for PV Systems (Parts 1-3)
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This is a bundle of these 3 courses
About this course
Students can expect to learn about sections of the codebook that pertain to solar PV, including Articles 90, 100, 110, 690, 691, 705, 450, and 750, covering:
- Rapid shutdown
- Disconnecting means
- Wiring methods and materials
- Grounding and bonding
- Source connections
- Requirements for large-scale PV systems
- Source connections to a service
- Load-side source connections
- PV and transformer overcurrent protection
- Microgrids and energy management systems
- And more!
This is an adaptation of Ryan's full-day code course that he teaches at conferences like the NABCEP Continuing Education Conference.
All course registrants will get access to all course materials — including videos, diagrams, and the course PDF.
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Bundle outline
3 courses • 3 modules
Course 1 •
1
modules
NEC 2020 and 2023 Requirements for PV Systems Part 1
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials
- Set up email notifications and your student profile
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
Module 1 • 15 assignments
NEC 2020 and 2023 Requirements for PV Systems Part 1
- Presentation Materials (.pdf)
- Lesson 1: Course Introduction and Article 90 (20:28 minutes)
- Lesson 1 Quiz
- Lesson 2: Article 100 and Article 110 (25:05 minutes)
- Lesson 2 Quiz
- Lesson 3: Article 690 Part I (17:02 minutes)
- Lesson 3 Quiz
- Lesson 4: Section 690.7 Maximum Voltage (20:20 minutes)
- Lesson 4 Quiz
- Lesson 5: Section 690.8 Circuit Sizing and Current (23:31 minutes)
- Lesson 5 Quiz
- Lesson 6: Section 690.8 Circuit Sizing and Current (Continued) (29:27 minutes)
- Lesson 6 Quiz
- Lesson 7: Section 690.9 Overcurrent Protection and Course Conclusion (28:17 minutes)
- Lesson 7 Quiz
Conclusion • 4 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Course 2 •
1
modules
NEC 2020 and 2023 Requirements for PV Systems Part 2
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials
- Set up email notifications and your student profile
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
Module 1 • 13 assignments
NEC 2020 and 2023 Requirements for PV Systems Part 2
- Presentation Materials (.pdf)
- Lesson 1: Course Introduction and Article 690 Part II (26:22 minutes)
- Lesson 1 Quiz
- Lesson 2: Article 690 Part III Disconnecting Means (29:27 minutes)
- Lesson 2 Quiz
- Lesson 3: Article 690 Part IV Wiring Methods and Materials (29:17 minutes)
- Lesson 3 Quiz
- Lesson 4: Article 690 Part IV Wiring Methods and Materials (Continued) (24:19 minutes)
- Lesson 4 Quiz
- Lesson 5: Article 690 Part V Grounding and Bonding (29:29 minutes)
- Lesson 5 Quiz
- Lesson 6: Article 690 Part V Grounding and Bonding (Continued) (21:26 minutes)
- Lesson 6 Quiz
Conclusion • 4 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Course 3 •
1
modules
NEC 2020 and 2023 Requirements for PV Systems Part 3
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials
- Set up email notifications and your student profile
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
Module 1 • 15 assignments
NEC 2020 and 2023 Requirements for PV Systems Part 3
- Presentation Materials (.pdf)
- Lesson 1: Course Introduction and Article 691 (19:53 minutes)
- Lesson 1 Quiz
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Article 705 (30:26 minutes)
- Lesson 2 Quiz
- Lesson 3: 705.11 Source Connections to a Service (29:36 minutes)
- Lesson 3 Quiz
- Lesson 4: 705.12 Load-Side Source Connections (28:55 minutes)
- Lesson 4 Quiz
- Lesson 5: 705.13 through 705.40 (29:55 minutes)
- Lesson 5 Quiz
- Lesson 6: Article 450 and 240.21 Location in Circuit (28:49 minutes)
- Lesson 6 Quiz
- Lesson 7: Articles 705 (Continued) and 750 (19:24 minutes)
- Lesson 7 Quiz
Conclusion • 4 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
- 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 NABCEP CEU Hours
NABCEP Credential | Advanced Hours for Exam | Recertification CEU Hours | NEC | JTA | RE Elective | Building or Fire Code |
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9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | |
0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Instructors
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Ryan 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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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