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EPISODE · Sep 18, 2025 · 47 MIN

Mike Nowicki Solar Engineer Does Utility-Scale PV

from Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast · host whitehousesolar

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  

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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