PV Design Basics-Acknowledgements
Acknoweldgements
PV Design Basics-Initial Site Inspection
Initial Site Inspection
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PV Design Basics-Shade Calculations
Shade Calculations
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Shade Calculation Tools (Optional)
PV Design Basics-Roof Assessments
Roof Assessments
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Guide to Structural Consideration (Optional)
PV Design Basics-Solar Panel Location and Spacing
Solar Panel Location and Spacing
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Sun Path Chart Program (Optional)
PV Design Basics-Floodplains
Floodplains
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U.S. Floodplain Data (Optional)
PV Design Basics-Power Line and Battery Locations
Power Line and Battery Locations
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PV Design Basics-Circuit Boxes
Circuit Boxes
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PV Design Basics-Pros and Cons of Rooftop Systems
Pros and Cons of Rooftop Systems
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Ground Mount vs Rooftop Mounted Systems (Optional)
PV Design Basics-Ground Mounts and Building Integrated PV
Ground Mounts and Building Integrated PV
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Ground Mounts and Off-Grid Systems (Optional)
Building-Integrated PV (Optional)
PV Design Basics-Large Commercial, Community, and Utility-Scale Solar
Large Commercial, Community, and Utility-Scale Solar
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Land Requirements for Solar PV Systems
PV Design Basics-Site Visit Summary
Site Visit Summary
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PV Design Considerations-Load
Load
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System Sizing Calculation
Full Sun Hours Chart
PV Design Considerations-Efficiency
Efficiency
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Efficiency Calculation
PV Design Considerations-Wind Loading
Wind Loading
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Wind Map and ASCE 7 (Optional)
Wind Loading Calculation Formulas and Examples (Optional)
PV Design Considerations-Lag Bolt Calculations
Lag Bolt Calculations
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Wood Handbook
PV Design Considerations-Weight Loading
Weight Loading
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PV Design Considerations-Measuring Excess Capacity
Measuring Excess Capacity
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PV Design Considerations-Ballast System
Ballast System
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Electrical System Design-Load and Size
Load and Size
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Evaluating Loads (Optional)
Electrical System Design-Inverters and Solar Panels
Inverters and Solar Panels
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Types of Inverters (Optional)
Electrical System Design-Code
Code
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U.S. National Electric Code
Electrical System Design-String Size, Pathways, and Module Curves
String Size, Pathways, and Module Curves
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Trina Spec Sheet (Optional)
Electrical System Design-Temperature Coefficient
Temperature Coefficient
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Temperature Coefficient Calculations (Optional)
Electrical System Design-Inverter Capacity
Inverter Capacity
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SMA Inverter Capacity Spec Sheet (Optional)
Electrical System Design-System Design Calculation
System Design Calculation
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Calculating Voltage Change (Optional)
Electrical System Design-Voltage Drop Overview
Voltage Drop Overview
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Voltage Drop Calculation - Part I (Optional)
Electrical System Design-Wire Run and Voltage Drop
Wire Run and Voltage Drop
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Voltage Drop Calculation - Part II
Electrical System Design-Ampacity
Ampacity
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Ampacity Table 310.15(B)(16) (Optional)
Electrical System Design-Conduits in Different Scenarios
Conduits in Different Scenarios
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De-Rating Calculations (Optional)
Ambient Temperature Adjustments (Optional)
Electrical System Design-Managing Current
Managing Current
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Ampacity Calculation
Electrical System Design-Shut Off
Shut Off
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Micro-Inverter Spec Sheet
Electrical System Design-Conclusion
Conclusion
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Recommendation Options-PV Aesthetics
PV Aesthetics
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Solar Shingles, Tiles, and Solar Roofs (Optional)
PV Aesthetics (Optional)
Recommendation Options-PV Codes, Clean Energy Goals and Costs
Codes, Clean Energy Goals, and Costs
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Codes (Optional)
Solar PV Costs (Optional)
Recommendation Options-Design Considerations
Design Considerations
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Design Considerations (Optional)
Recommendation Options-PV Planning
PV Planning
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Planning Calculations (Optional)
Planning Tools (Optional)
System Design Project: Theory to Practice-System Design Project: Theory to Practice
Final Graded System Design Project Specs