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Commercial Solar Electric Systems

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Lesson 1: Solar Electricity Generation in the US and Global Market
Lesson 2: PV System Components (PV Module)
Lesson 3: PV System Components (PV Storage)
Lesson 4: PV System Components (Power Conditioning Units)
Lesson 5: Electrical and Mechanical Balance of System (BOS)
Lesson 6: System Design Processes for Grid-connected and Stand-alone Systems
Lesson 7: PV Related Codes and Standards
Lesson 8: Applicable NEC Articles for Sizing Electrical Components of PV System and Grounding Requirements
Lesson 9: Interconnection Requirements and Methods
Lesson 10: Construction Project Management and Safety
Lesson 11: Commissioning, System Monitoring, and Operation & Maintenance
Lesson 12: Impact of PV into the Utility Grid

Lesson 5: Electrical and Mechanical Balance of System (BOS)

Overview
Review
PV Systems Mounting Types
Mechanical BOS Components
Electrical BOS components
Lesson 5 Activity
Procurement Report/Peer Review
Summary and Final Tasks

‹ Summary and Final Tasks up Overview ›

Author: Mohamed Amer Chaaban, Instructor, Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University.

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