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!)

• YouTube


• Apple Podcast

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


 


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www.heatspring.com/sean


www.solarsean.com/pvsi