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EVs, Solar, Storage, and the Grid

This beginner course explains how EV charging interacts with the home electrical system, utility rates, solar generation, stationary battery storage, ... Show more
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An EV is a transportation device and a significant electrical load. This beginner course explains how EV charging interacts with the home electrical system, utility rates, solar generation, stationary battery storage, managed charging, demand response, vehicle-to-home, vehicle-to-building, vehicle-to-grid, and emergency backup concepts. It emphasizes safety, qualified electrical work, current code and utility verification, and realistic expectations.

Section 1 - EV Charging as an Electrical Load
Section 2 - Solar, Storage, and Backup Concepts
Section 3 - Bidirectional Energy and Grid Services
Section 4 - Safety, Code, Equity, and Energy Planning
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Final Assessment - EVs, Solar, Storage, and the Grid
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Duration 90-120 minutes
Lectures 10
Quizzes 5
Level Beginner
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1.          Explain an EV as an electrical load measured by kW and kWh.

2.          Recognize basic home electrical capacity, circuit, panel, permit, and qualified-electrician considerations.

3.          Explain how solar production and EV charging relate without assuming solar always charges the car directly.

4.          Describe stationary battery storage, backup loads, and resilience planning.

5.          Explain managed charging, time-of-use rates, demand response, and utility coordination.

6.          Distinguish vehicle-to-home, vehicle-to-building, vehicle-to-grid, and vehicle-to-vehicle concepts.

7.          Identify safety, code, interconnection, equipment, warranty, and utility-verification requirements.

8.          Recognize future energy topics such as virtual power plants without overstating availability.

Course requirements

Courses 1 through 7, or equivalent beginner knowledge of EV types, charging, ownership, and buying decisions.

Intended audience

·       Learners who completed Courses 1 through 7 or have equivalent beginner knowledge.

·       EV owners considering home charging, solar, storage, or utility programs.

·       Homeowners, apartment stakeholders, fleet personnel, and community planners.

·       Students exploring charging, solar, electrical, utility, energy-management, or grid careers.

·       Educators and counselors who need a beginner explanation of EV-energy integration.