Host Sean White talks with solar engineer and educator Mike Nowicki about utility-scale solar projects, the ins and outs of professional engineering licenses, and the evolution of industry codes. They dive into PE registration, project design, and Mike’s experience teaching future engineers. A must-listen for anyone interested in the real-world challenges and opportunities in solar energy.

Topics covered:
ACP = American Clean Power
Utility Scale Solar
Burns & Mcdonnell www.burnsmcd.com
EPC = Engineering, Procurement, and Construction
ESS = Energy Storage System
ESOP = Employee Stock Ownership Program
Solar Engineer
PE = Professional Engineer
NCEES = National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Certifications
Licenses
NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
NEC = National Electrical Code
CMP = Code Making Panel
NREL = National Renewable Energy Laboratory
RE+ Conference
PV and the NEC (Sean & Bill’s Book)
Solar Power International = SPI
Solar Professional Magazine
Rapid Shutdown
SSIF + Solar and Storage Industry Forum
SEIA = Solar Energy Industries Association
UL 3741
Clipping
Battery
DC Coupling
AC Coupling
Union Labor
UBC = United Brotherhood of Carpenters
IBEW = International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Backtracking
Trackers
Next Trackers
Wayne State University
Grid
Short Circuit
Fault
Utility

Reach out to Mike Nowicki Here:
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michael-p-nowicki Burns & Mcdonnell: www.burnsmcd.com

Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean

Mike Nowicki Solar Engineer Does Utility-Scale PV