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Best Practices for O&M of Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems: 5 PDH
$30.00
In this course the student will understand how to reduce the cost and improve the effectiveness of operations and maintenance (O&M) for photovoltaic (PV) systems and combined PV and energy storage systems. The course follows the guide: Best Practices for O&M of Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems 3rd edition, published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand standards of O&M of Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems
- Discuss prerequisites for a successful O&M program
- Understand dependencies on PV system type, site, and environmental conditions
- Explain system performance and O&M plans
- Discuss system monitoring and O&M implementation strategies
- Discuss estimating PV O&M costs
- Understand PV O&M cost survey information and trends
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).
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