SER 260 - Solar Plus Storage Concepts

1. Explain the history of energy storage   
   1. Identify different means of storing energy  
   2. Explain the history of solar plus storage (S+S)  
2. Summarize time of use and peak demand reduction  
   1. Explain the “duck curve” effect of solar penetration without storage and how S+S helps to mitigate the negative effects of it  
   2. Describe back-up and zero export functions  
   3. Generalize grid support possibilities with S+S systems  
   4. Generalize grid support possibilities with S+S systems  
3. Differentiate between residential, small commercial, large commercial, and utility S+S designs and loads 
   1. Outline different energy management devices and their purposes 
   2. Prioritize critical and “protected” loads for backing up with a S+S  
   3. Explain what a virtual power plant is and how it operates 
4. Categorize various S+S system configurations  
   1. Distinguish between utility interactive and stand-alone S+S systems  
   2. Determine site-specific factors that will steer appropriate sizing of inverter, energy storage, and PV 
   3. Contrast DC coupled and AC coupled S+S systems  
   4. Differentiate between lead-acid and lithium energy storage  
5. Differentiate between power consumption and energy consumption  
   1. Demonstrate how to monitor/quantify power consumption  
   2. Demonstrate how to monitor/quantify energy consumption  
   3. Show the necessary tools and methodology to perform an energy analysis  
6. Demonstrate safety practices necessary for building, owning, and servicing S+S systems  
   1. Identify codes that are relevant to S+S installations  
   2. Demonstrate maintenance concepts in S+S systems