element14 Community and Fluke Host Webinar on Tools and Techniques for Photovoltaic Systems and Solar Arrays
element14, an Avnet Community, and Fluke, the global leader in electronic test and measurement tools, are pleased to announce an upcoming webinar focused on commissioning and maintaining photovoltaic (PV) systems.
The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
This engaging session will offer a comprehensive overview of the tests performed throughout the lifecycle of a PV solar array, applicable to installations across industrial, residential, and commercial contexts. The webinar is designed for all experience levels, whether you’re new to solar technology or a seasoned engineer.
The English language webinar will be led by Will White, Fluke's solar application specialist, who will guide participants from installation and commissioning through the operational maintenance of typical PV systems. Attendees will learn about critical tools and techniques, including the use of digital multimeters, clamp meters, thermal imaging devices, insulation resistance testers, I-V curve tracers, irradiance meters, power quality tools, and solar asset management software.
Key topics covered include:
- Tests conducted at each stage of a solar installation’s lifecycle.
- Detecting and locating ground faults within solar module strings using voltage.
- Understanding category and voltage ratings to select the appropriate test tools.
- A live Q&A session, where attendees can ask questions directly to Will White.
- A competition to win prizes from Fluke.
Andreea Teodorescu, Global Director of Product Marketing & element14 Community stated, "As the demand for clean energy solutions continues to grow, understanding the proper tools and techniques for commissioning and maintaining photovoltaic systems is more important than ever. Our upcoming webinar with Fluke will be valuable for anyone involved in the solar industry or looking to expand their knowledge of PV systems and the tools required to ensure optimal performance and safety.”
For more information and to register for the webinar, please visit: https://community.element14.com/learn/events/c/e/1720.
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