How Inverters Work: A Guide to Understanding Power Inversion

Discover the inner workings of power inversion and how inverters play a crucial role in converting DC to AC power. The Basics of Power Inversion Power inversion is the process of converting direct current (DC) power into alternating current (AC) power. This is necessary because most electronic devices and appliances ...

By |2024-01-23T10:57:59-07:00January 23rd, 2024|Categories: Learning, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on How Inverters Work: A Guide to Understanding Power Inversion

Maximizing PV Module Efficiency: Tips and Tricks

Uncover key factors that impact the performance of PV modules and learn useful techniques to optimize their efficiency. Temperature Affects Efficiency Temperature plays a crucial role in the efficiency of PV modules. High temperatures can negatively impact the performance of solar panels, reducing their efficiency and power output. ...

By |2024-01-23T10:56:46-07:00November 7th, 2023|Categories: Learning, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on Maximizing PV Module Efficiency: Tips and Tricks

Lithium Ion Battery Recycling

There has been a lot of discussion from students and instructors on SEI’s campus regarding lithium battery recycling. SEI’s Lab Manager and Instructor, Alex Jahp, was able to put together some information for our students and staff on the topic. Alex began his solar career with SEI courses in 2015 and now, as the Paonia ...

By |2024-04-16T09:56:26-06:00September 29th, 2022|Categories: Battery-Based, Learning, Solar Forward, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on Lithium Ion Battery Recycling

Solar Panel Protection from Critters

OVERVIEW Pesky rodents can cause major issues in any solar system. In this informative article, Trevor Schwartz, SEI alumni and Field Service Technician at StraightUp Solar, shares his expertise on solar panel protection from critters "I was documenting much of my work on the roof as a Service Tech and soon realized that ...

By |2024-04-16T09:59:22-06:00January 31st, 2022|Categories: Learning, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Solar Panel Protection from Critters