Host Sean White talks with solar engineer and educator Mike Nowicki about utility-scale solar projects, the ins and outs of professional engineering licenses, and the evolution of industry codes. They dive into PE registration, project design, and Mike’s experience teaching future engineers. A must-listen for anyone interested in the real-world challenges and opportunities in solar energy.

 

Topics covered:

ACP = American Clean Power

Utility Scale Solar

Burns & Mcdonnell www.burnsmcd.com

EPC = Engineering, Procurement, and Construction

ESS = Energy Storage System

ESOP = Employee Stock Ownership Program

Solar Engineer

PE = Professional Engineer

NCEES = National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying

Certifications

Licenses

NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

NEC = National Electrical Code

CMP = Code Making Panel

NREL = National Renewable Energy Laboratory

RE+ Conference

PV and the NEC (Sean & Bill’s Book)

Solar Power International = SPI

Solar Professional Magazine

Rapid Shutdown

SSIF + Solar and Storage Industry Forum

SEIA = Solar Energy Industries Association

UL 3741

Clipping

Battery

DC Coupling

AC Coupling

Union Labor

UBC = United Brotherhood of Carpenters

IBEW = International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Backtracking

Trackers

Next Trackers

Wayne State University

Grid

Short Circuit

Fault

Utility

 

Reach out to Mike Nowicki Here:

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michael-p-nowicki
Burns & Mcdonnell: www.burnsmcd.com

 

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

 

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