In this episode of the Solar and Energy Storage podcast, hosts Sean White and Blair Reynolds provide a detailed discussion on grid forming inverters, the UL 3741 safety standard, and current developments in renewable energy technology. The conversation covers technical aspects of inverter operation, the significance of synthetic inertia for grid stability, and the practical implications of recent industry standards. The hosts also address the relationship between technological advancement and regulatory policy, offering insights relevant to professionals and stakeholders in the solar and energy storage sectors.
Topics Covered
Podcast with Greg smith (rushed by Blair and Emmit!)

Grid Forming Inverters
UL3741
SMA America https www.sma.de
Inverter
Rapid Shutdown
Osmosis
ESS = Energy Storage System
Grid
Inertia / Synthetic Inertia / Virtual Inertia
Backup System
Power Outage
Grid Tied Inverter
Anti-Islanding
Synchronous Grid Forming Technology
Inverter Based Resource
Standalone Inverter
Grid Forming Inverter Technology
ESIG = Energy Systems Integration Group
SunPower www.us.sunpower.com
Sollega
Iron Ridge
RayTray
National Electrical Code
Array Level Shutdown
FMEA = Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
NEC Article 690.12
Wire Management
Derek Solar Boy
Thin Film Solar
Standard First Solar Module
Perovskite

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/blair-r

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www.heatspring.com/sean
www.solarsean.com/pvsi

Blair Reynolds Grid Forming and UL 3741