Solar PV Systems
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems play a crucial role in a more sustainable and resilient future. By reducing dependence on fossil fuels, solar PV systems can increase energy security and reliability while lowering carbon emissions. View our free, expert-vetted resources on PV systems below.
Downloadable Resources
- Solar PV Systems: Job Aids for a Consistent Plan Review Process (Downloadable Checklists)
- A Checklist for Building Owners Considering Solar Energy (Downloadable Checklist)
FREE CEU-Bearing Courses
- Renewable Energy Systems—Requirements for PV, ESS, & Turbines (CEU-Bearing Course)
- Plan Review of Residential Rooftop PV Systems (Free CEU-Bearing Course)
- How to Use SolarAPP+ for Online Permitting (Free CEU-Bearing Courses)
- How to Inspect a SolarAPP+ System (Free CEU-Bearing Courses)
- Solar PV Field Inspection Basics – Training Series (Free CEU-Bearing Course; Includes inspections of residential rooftop and ground-mounted systems; energy storage systems; commercial carport)
- Solar PV Safety for Firefighters (Free CEU-Bearing Course)
- Solar PV: Training for PV Customers (Free Online Course)
- Solar PV: Installation 101 (Free Online Course)
Articles
- Preparing to Inspect Your First PV System (Article)
- Efficient and Accurate Validation of PV and Energy Storage System Designs: An Introduction to SolarAPP+ (Article)
Videos & Interviews
- Solar PV Conversations From the Field (Informational Video)
Partners
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) in partnership with the International Code Council, International Association of Electrical Inspectors, National Association of State Fire Marshals, Slipstream, FSEC Energy Research Center, Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory assembled these resources to provide you with up to date, reliable, vetted information and training related to existing and emerging technologies.
This material was developed by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). It is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Award Number DE-EE0009455 (“EMPOWERED”). The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government.