Paul Subzak on Utility-Scale Solar Engineering

This podcast episode, hosted by Sean White, features an extensive conversation with Paul Subzak about solar energy and energy storage. Recorded in Orinda, California, Sean and Paul discuss a range of topics from utility-scale solar projects to the technical details of electrical infrastructure, including wire sizing and inverters. They also delve into the impacts of regulatory aspects on renewable energy projects and explore the future of solar technology and practical field implementation. Both Sean, with his solar education background, and Paul, with his engineering experience, offer deep insights into the current trends and future directions of the renewable energy industry.   Topics covered: Paul Subzak www.linkedin.com DG = Distributed generation Clear sky Solar Impulse Inverters Trunk bus Power outage and brownouts Recloser IPC = Insulation Piercing Connector IPP = Independent Power Producer Aluminum and copper wire AHJ = Authority Having Jurisdiction Copper Clad Steel CYME www.cyme.com/software/cymcap/ Solar and energy storage Small Grid Interconnect Utility Scale Solar Projects Grid interconnect application NESC = National Electrical Safety Code High Voltage DC DG = Distribution Grid Transmission Grid Grounding Overcurrent Protection String inverters vs. Central inverters Transmission lines Grid following inverters Grid forming inverters Spinning reserves IBR = Inverter Based Resource MPPT = Maximum Power Point Tracking TE Connectivity Frequency regulation Geothermal Heat Pumps Transmission lines Solar in Texas and California DC and AC wire Duct banks ERCOT = Electric Reliability Council of Texas www.ercot.com NorCal Solar = Northern California Solar Energy www.norcalsolar.org ASES = American Solar Energy Society www.ases.org ISES - International Solar Energy Society www.ises.org   Reach Paul Subzak here: Conductor Power: www.conductorpower.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com   Youtube Video Podcast: www.youtube.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by takingSean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean