Tools and Techniques for Photovoltaic Systems and Solar Arrays

Discover the tests performed at each step in the process of building, testing and maintaining a photovoltaic (PV) solar array in industrial, residential and other contexts in this session which is applicable to all experience levels.

Follow our host and solar application specialist, Will White from Fluke, as he takes you through the process from start to finish, beginning with installation and commissioning, then reviewing operations and maintenance of a typical system.

This session will review the tests to perform and the appropriate tools to conduct them, including digital multimeters, clamp meters, thermal imaging, insulation resistance, I-V curve tracers, irradiance meters, power quality, and solar asset management software.

Whether you are only familiar with the basics of solar arrays or you are an experienced solar engineer, join our live event for a rapid-fire rundown of:

• What tests are conducted during the lifecycle of a solar installation.
• Ground faults and how to use voltage to locate a ground fault in a string of solar modules.
• Category and voltage ratings and how they apply to selecting the proper test tool.
• A live Q&A section where you can put all your questions to our host from Fluke.

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•  anniel747 
• obones 
• MechWarrior 

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The Presenters:

Will White - Solar Application Specialist - Fluke

Will has experience in wind power, solar thermal, energy storage, and all scales of PV, although he has primarily focused on residential and small commercial systems. He is passionate about implementing high-quality, code-compliant installation techniques. Will has been a NABCEP-certified PV installation professional since 2006 and was previously a NABCEP-certified solar heating installer. He has a B.A. in business management from Columbia College Chicago and is in the final stages of completing an MBA from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. In his free time, he can be found working with his wife and daughter on their homestead in central Vermont, which features an off-grid straw-bale house. LinkedIn: Will White

Jordan Ratcliffe - Marketing Program Senior Specialist - element14 Community

Jordan Ratcliffe will be your host from the element14 Community for Introductions and Q&A. LinkedIn: Jordan Ratcliffe

More about Fluke:

Fluke Corporation is the world leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of electronic test tools and software. From industrial electronic installation, maintenance and service, to precision measurement and quality control, Fluke tools help keep business and industry around the globe up and running. Discover the latest Fluke products here.

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