Solar
Design and Installation
Utility-Scale
Utility-Scale Solar Design Overview
1 hour to complete
Last updated 04/2025
About this course
Take this free course to get a broad introduction to Utility Scale Solar design for Ground Mount Projects - How Utility Scale designs are different and similar to commercial and low voltage systems, some key design principles, and the overall arc of a project from start to finish.
HeatSpring and PVcase have partnered to start building a pipeline of utility-scale PV design engineers. This free course is the 'friendly front door' for PV designers. You'll get an overview of a utility-scale PV design.
This course will help you prepare for more advanced training.
HeatSpring and PVcase have partnered to start building a pipeline of utility-scale PV design engineers. This free course is the 'friendly front door' for PV designers. You'll get an overview of a utility-scale PV design.
This course will help you prepare for more advanced training.
This course is included in this bundle
Course outline
3 modules
1 hour to complete
1:10 hours
of video lectures
Module 1 • 4 assignments
Utility-Scale PV Design Overview
Module 1 • 4 assignments
Utility-Scale PV Design Overview
- Course Introduction (01:56 minutes)
- Utility Scale Solar Chalk Talk (17:59 minutes)
- Low Voltage vs. Medium Voltage Equipment (03:52 minutes)
- Utility Scale Design Principles (05:04 minutes)
Module 2 • 9 assignments
Utility Scale Project - Development to Design
Module 2 • 9 assignments
Utility Scale Project - Development to Design
A walk through some of the major activity groups for a utility scale project from developing the project to interconnection, site and racking design and electrical design.
- Module 2 Introduction (01:19 minutes)
- Project Development (10:20 minutes)
- Berkeley Lab Solar Report 2024 (.pdf)
- Interconnection Process (13:22 minutes)
- Site Design (05:36 minutes)
- Array and Racking Design (04:30 minutes)
- Electrical Design (04:53 minutes)
- Lots more in the bundle! (01:10 minutes)
- Fill out the survey to weigh in on future topics!
Authors
John Selby
Owner, Selby Solar
Experienced Project Manager and Project Engineer with background in Commercial and Utility-scale Solar Photovoltaic development and construction.
Stefan Boehme / PVcase
Education Content Manager, PVcase
I am a professional who is passionate about training, visual design, and gamification. My aim is to provide exceptional value to clients and partners through my skills and expertise. I specialize in building strong relationships, creating captivating narratives for training programs, and utilizing data analytics to improve onboarding experiences. My track record...
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
This is a free course. Enroll today and get access to all of the materials instantly. The lecture video and other materials are available any time.
How long do I have access to the materials?
For free courses there is no guarantee for how long the course materials will be available.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Certificates of completion are only provided to HeatSpring Membership subscribers. This course has not been approved by any credentialing organizations (NABCEP, AIA, USGBC etc) for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). This course is for self education purposes only and completion does not indicate a level of professional expertise or credential.
Can I register multiple people?
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