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Basics of Solar Electric Systems, a Free On Demand Webinar Hosted by PG&E
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
On Demand Course
Title: Basics of Solar Electric Systems
Host: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Available Through: December 31, 2026
This on-demand class provides a high-level overview of how solar electric systems work and the key concepts a homeowner would need to know when purchasing a photovoltaic (PV) system. It is an introductory class that will define PV terminology, performance characteristics, and PV system components and describe the ways to architect a system solution. The class will also cover the benefits pairing energy storage to a PV system and how solar billing plan works. Additional resources are provided for more information.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the function of solar electric systems and why they are important
- Summarize benefits of energy efficiency
- Define basic electric terminology, how the electric grid works, and common electric grid terms
- Define photovoltaic (PV) terminology, performance characteristics, and PV system components
- Describe the ways to architect a PV system solution
- Summarize the benefits for having a grid tied PV system with an energy storage solution
- Define the ways to architect a PV and Storage system solution
- Describe how the solar billing plan works and identify where to find rate information
Agenda:
- Introduction and safety message
- What are solar electric systems and why are they important
- Basic electric terms
- About the CA electric grid
- PV terminology
- Types of PV system solutions
- Benefits of PV and storage
- Solar billing plan and rates
- Resources for more information
Tala Daya is the Senior New Whole Building Coordinator at the PG&E Energy Center. She is an experienced engineer with a demonstrated history of working in energy & environmental sustainability, energy-efficient systems, and healthy materials management and development. Tala holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering with a specific concentration on sustainability, manufacturing, and design with an emphasis on green chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley. She also holds an M.Eng. from UC Berkeley and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University.
Course url: https://pge.docebosaas.com/learn/courses/2314/basics-of-solar-electric-systems
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