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Core NABCEP PV Design Specialist (PVDS) topics
01
Solar Resource Assessment and Site Analysis
Solar geometry and irradiance data interpretation | Shading analysis and impact on energy production | Structural integrity and roof loading assessments | Environmental constraints and site-specific hazards
02
PV Module and Inverter Technology Selection
Module electrical characteristics and temperature coefficients | Inverter topologies and conversion efficiency | DC-to-AC ratio optimization | Power optimizer and microinverter integration
03
Electrical Circuit Design and NEC Compliance
Conductor sizing and ampacity adjustment factors | Overcurrent protection device (OCPD) selection | Voltage drop calculations for DC and AC circuits | Grounding and bonding system architecture
04
Mechanical and Structural Engineering Principles
Mounting system selection and attachment methods | Wind and snow load analysis | Thermal expansion and contraction management | Ballasted vs penetrated racking systems
05
Performance Modeling and Energy Production Estimates
System loss factor identification and quantification | Probability modeling (P50/P90) | Degradation rate projections | Monitoring system design and data acquisition
06
Utility Interconnection and System Integration
Point of Interconnection (POI) configurations | Utility-scale vs distributed generation requirements | Energy storage system (ESS) integration | Protection relaying and metering
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