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Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly, 2024
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- Slide 2: Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
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- Slide 5: How to Use This Online Learning Course
- Slide 6: Purpose and Learning Objectives
- Slide 7: Contents
- Slide 8: Overview of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems
- Slide 9: Why Solar Energy?
- Slide 10: Why Solar Energy?
- Slide 11: Why Solar Energy?
- Slide 12: Solar PV Industry Growth
- Slide 13: Rooftop Solar PV Industry Segments
- Slide 14: Rooftop Solar PV Industry Segments
- Slide 15: Rooftop Solar PV Industry Segments
- Slide 16: Commercial Low-Slope Rooftop Solar PV Systems
- Slide 17: Solar PV Module Basics
- Slide 18: Solar PV System Components
- Slide 19: Rooftop Solar PV System Components
- Slide 20: Review Question
- Slide 21: Answer
- Slide 22: What Can Go Wrong?
- Slide 23: What Can Go Wrong?
- Slide 24: Wind Forces on a Rooftop Solar PV System: Acute Effects
- Slide 25: Wind Forces on a Rooftop Solar PV System: Acute Effects
- Slide 26: Wind Forces on a Rooftop Solar PV System: Acute Effects
- Slide 27: Seismic Forces on a Rooftop Solar PV System: Acute Effects
- Slide 28: Thermal Forces on a Rooftop Solar PV System: Long-Term Effects
- Slide 29: Cumulative Forces on a Rooftop Solar PV System: Long-Term Effects
- Slide 30: Fire and a Rooftop Solar PV System: Acute Effects
- Slide 31: Loads and a Rooftop Solar PV System: Long-Term Effects
- Slide 32: Review Question
- Slide 33: Answer
- Slide 34: Considerations for the Installation of a Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System
- Slide 35: Who Makes the Rules? Codes, Standards, and Guidelines
- Slide 36: Permitting for Solar Projects on Rooftops
- Slide 37: Permitting for Solar Projects on Rooftops
- Slide 38: Roofing Considerations for Solar System Installations
- Slide 39: Roofing Considerations for Solar System Installations
- Slide 40: Roofing Considerations for Solar System Installations
- Slide 41: Roofing Considerations for Solar System Installations
- Slide 42: Roofing Considerations for Solar System Installations
- Slide 43: Consequences of Not Considering the Roof Condition Adequately
- Slide 44: The Optimal Solar-Ready Roofing System
- Slide 45: Impact of Rooftop Solar System Installation on Roofing Warranty
- Slide 46: Review Question
- Slide 47: Answer
- Slide 48: Mounting Options
- Slide 49: Structurally Attached Mounting System
- Slide 50: Structurally Attached Mounting System
- Slide 51: Ballasted Mounting System
- Slide 52: Ballasted Mounting System
- Slide 53: Hybrid Mounting System
- Slide 54: Hybrid Mounting System and Interconnection Strength
- Slide 55: Membrane-Integrated, Nonpenetrating Attached System
- Slide 56: Membrane-Integrated, Nonpenetrating Attached System
- Slide 57: Membrane-Integrated, Nonpenetrating Attached System
- Slide 58: Membrane-Integrated, Nonpenetrating Attached System
- Slide 59: Membrane-Integrated, Nonpenetrating Attached System: Weight
- Slide 60: Membrane-Integrated, Nonpenetrating Attached System: Loads
- Slide 61: Membrane-Integrated, Nonpenetrating Attached System: Ease of Installation
- Slide 62: Membrane-Integrated, Nonpenetrating Attached System: Resistance to Wind Forces
- Slide 63: Membrane-Integrated, Nonpenetrating Attached System: Resistance to Fire
- Slide 64: Membrane-Integrated, Nonpenetrating Attached System: Strength
- Slide 65: Membrane-Integrated, Nonpenetrating Attached System: Strength
- Slide 66: Warranty Gaps Between Roofing and Solar Systems
- Slide 67: Membrane-Integrated, Nonpenetrating Attached System: Single-Source Warranty
- Slide 68: Summary
- Slide 69: Key Considerations
- Slide 70: Mounting System Comparisons
- Slide 71: Thank You [Go to Page]