In this episode of the Solar and Energy Storage podcast, hosts Sean White and Blair Reynolds provide a detailed discussion on grid forming inverters, the UL 3741 safety standard, and current developments in renewable energy technology. The conversation covers technical aspects of inverter operation, the significance of synthetic inertia for grid stability, and the practical implications of recent industry standards. The hosts also address the relationship between technological advancement and regulatory policy, offering insights relevant to professionals and stakeholders in the solar and energy storage sectors.

 

Topics Covered

Podcast with Greg smith (rushed by Blair and Emmit!)

Grid Forming Inverters

UL3741

SMA America https www.sma.de

Inverter

Rapid Shutdown

Osmosis

ESS = Energy Storage System

Grid

Inertia / Synthetic Inertia / Virtual Inertia

Backup System

Power Outage

Grid Tied Inverter

Anti-Islanding

Synchronous Grid Forming Technology

Inverter Based Resource

Standalone Inverter

Grid Forming Inverter Technology

ESIG = Energy Systems Integration Group

SunPower www.us.sunpower.com

Sollega

Iron Ridge

RayTray

National Electrical Code

Array Level Shutdown

FMEA = Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

NEC Article 690.12

Wire Management

Derek Solar Boy

Thin Film Solar

Standard First Solar Module

Perovskite

 

Reach out to Blair Reynolds here:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/blair-r

 

Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at

www.heatspring.com/sean

www.solarsean.com/pvsi