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Core Certified PV Design Specialist (NABCEP PVDS) topics
01
Site Assessment and Solar Resource Analysis
Geotechnical and structural site evaluation | Solar resource data acquisition and interpretation | Shading analysis and horizon mapping | Environmental and zoning constraint identification
02
System Configuration and Component Integration
Module and inverter compatibility analysis | Energy storage system (ESS) architecture | Power electronics selection (MLPE vs. String) | Bifacial and tracking system optimization
03
Electrical Circuit Design and NEC Compliance
Conductor sizing and ampacity adjustment | Overcurrent protection device (OCPD) selection | Voltage drop and power loss calculations | Grounding and bonding system architecture
04
Mechanical Design and Structural Engineering
Mounting system selection and attachment methods | Wind and snow load calculation | Thermal expansion and contraction management | Ballasted vs. penetrated system design
05
Performance Modeling and Energy Production
System loss factor quantification | Energy production simulation (PVSyst, SAM, Helioscope) | Performance ratio (PR) and capacity factor analysis | Degradation and long-term yield forecasting
06
Utility Interconnection and Regulatory Standards
Interconnection application and agreement processes | Metering configurations (Net Metering, Net Billing) | Code-required labeling and signage | Safety and commissioning protocols
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