498-National Electric Code: Solar Power

By: John A Camara, BS, MS, PE, TF

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Course Description

This course is meant to provide an overview of the entire NEC with an emphasis on Solar Array installation requirements. The focus is on smaller installations often used in homes and office buildings. Additional references are provided for more indepth research. Figures showing common configurations and which aid in understanding terminology are provided. Although many can benefit, three specific groups are targeted with the following goals.

Provide a practicing Professional Engineer (PE) with a refresher of the purpose, scope, and application of the NEC applicable to Solar Array installations.
Provide a practicing Engineer with the requisite knowledge to adequately review and analyze designs for compliance with code requirements.
Provide a licensed Electrician with a review of the latest updates and impacts to installation procedures.

This course covers the entirety of the National Electrical Code with an emphasis on those sections required for installing solar grids. The course illuminates the most often used portions of the Code for an engineer who may not work with the Code daily but is tasked with ensuring requirements are met during a factory installation or remodel.

General requirements are covered along with explanations for the values and restrictions. Wiring methods are elucidated and methodologies provided. Differing solar configuration are shown and requirements specify to safety and fire hazards of PV systems are explained.

The material provided should enable the interested engineer an understanding of the more important, and the most often used, portions of the Code in addition to the confidence to engage in discussions with inspectors on application of the Code.

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Review of: National Electric Code: Solar Power

JON A BROADWAY

12/25/2023

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Adequate explanation and materials. Easy to follow.

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Review of: National Electric Code: Solar Power

John Twitchell

09/27/2023

I found this to be a helpful course. On occasion I dabble in solar, and having a feel for code requirements was time well spent.

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Review of: National Electric Code: Solar Power

Dennis Mullen

06/17/2023

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Good follow up to SunCam course 414 NEC.

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Review of: National Electric Code: Solar Power

Warren M. Childress, PE, LEED AP

06/16/2023

Good review on NEC and Solar Power. This is a fairly tough course.

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Course Code: 100280-03

Course PDH Hours: 4

Engineering Course Approvals

This course is accepted for engineering continuing education credit in all US states, territories, the District of Columbia, and Canadian provinces.
Ohio rules allow only 6-hours of unsupervised online courses such as this course per license renewal period
Kansas rules allow only 5-hours of self-study courses such as this course per license renewal period

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