Systems that generate energy to be used on-site and excess energy is fed into the electrical grid.
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems: A renewable energy source that uses solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity.
Wind Turbine Systems: A renewable energy source that uses wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity.
Solar Water Heating: A renewable energy source that uses solar panels to heat water.
Energy Efficiency: The practice of reducing energy usage to save money and reduce environmental impact.
Grid Integration: The process of connecting renewable energy systems to the electric grid.
Net Metering: A billing arrangement that credits solar panel owners for excess electricity they produce and feed back into the grid.
Inverters: Devices that convert DC electricity generated by solar panels into AC electricity that can be used in homes and businesses.
Batteries and Energy Storage: Technologies that allow for the storage of excess energy produced by renewable energy systems.
Electrical Codes and Safety: Standards set by regulatory bodies to ensure safe installation and operation of renewable energy systems.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Essential skills needed to keep renewable energy systems operating efficiently and diagnose and repair any issues that arise.
Cost Analysis: Assessment and calculation of the cost and benefits of a grid-tied system.
Environmental Impact: Understanding the environmental impact of grid-tied systems in terms of carbon emissions reduction and waste reduction.
Building Codes: Rules and regulations related to the construction, design and materials used for a grid-tied system.
Policy and Regulations: Laws, regulations and policies surrounding the use and ownership of grid-tied systems.
Weather Patterns: Understanding how different weather conditions affect the efficiency and performance of renewable energy systems.
Load Types: Understanding the different types of loads that a grid-tied renewable energy system should be equipped to handle.
System Design and Installation: The installation and design of a grid-tied system, including the different types of components and how they work together.
Inspections and Certifications: Understanding the necessary inspections and certifications needed to ensure compliance and safety for your grid-tied system.
Performance Monitoring: How to monitor and measure the performance of a grid-tied system.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Essential skills needed to keep renewable energy systems operating efficiently and diagnose and repair any issues that arise.
Solar Grid-Tied Systems: These systems utilize solar energy to generate electricity and are connected to the main power grid. They work during the daytime when the sun is shining and can also store surplus energy in batteries for night-time use.
Wind Grid-Tied Systems: They use the wind energy to run the generator and are connected to the main power grid. These systems generate power during the times when the wind is blowing.
Hydro Grid-Tied Systems: These systems utilize the flow of water to turn turbines to generate electricity. They are connected to the main power grid and are commonly used in areas where there is a lot of potential energy from flowing water.
Geothermal Grid-Tied Systems: They use the heat energy from the Earth's core to generate electricity. They are connected to the main power grid and use the natural heat from underground to run generators.
Biogas Grid-Tied Systems: These systems utilize biogas from waste products such as animal manure and human waste to generate electricity. The generated electricity is connected to the main power grid.
Fuel Cell Grid-Tied Systems: These systems generate electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. The system is connected to the main power grid and can be used as a backup power source.
Hybrid Grid-Tied Systems: These systems combine two or more renewable energy sources to generate electricity. The generated electricity is connected to the main power grid, providing a more reliable and efficient power source.