NABCEP Technical Sales Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions

NABCEP Technical Sales Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions Power Conditioning Equipment - Correct Answer inverters, dc-to-dc converters, chargers, charge and load controllers, and maximum power point trackers. Balance of System Component - Correct Answer Balance-of-system (BOS) components include all mechanical or electrical equipment and hardware used to assemble and integrate the major components in a PV system together. Electrical BOS components are used to conduct, distribute and control the flow of power in the system. Examples of BOS components - Correct Answer Conductors and wiring methods • Raceways and conduits • Junction and combiner boxes • Disconnect switches • Fuses and circuit breakers • Terminals and connectors • Grounding equipment • Array mounting and other structural hardware Stand Alone PV Systems - Correct Answer Stand-alone PV systems operate independently of other electrical systems, and are commonly used for remote power or backup applications, including lighting, water pumping, transportation safety devices, communications, off-grid homes and many others.