Energy Storage and Microgrid Training and Certification (ESAM-TAC)

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1 Energy Storage and Microgrid Training and Certification (ESAM-TAC) Energy Storage and Microgrid Training and Certification (ESAM-TAC) David Riley; Penn State Bernie Kotlier, CA LMCC This session is eligible for 1 Continuing Education and 1 Contact Hour. For these hours to appear on your certificate, you must: Have your badge scanned at the door Attend 90% of this presentation Fill out the online evaluation for this session: 2 Attendees Only 1

2 Energy Storage and Microgrid ESAM-TAC Training and Certification Introduction 3 Energy Storage and Microgrid Market is rapidly expanding 4 Attendees Only 2

3 In Response to Energy Storage Boom ESAM-TAC Development Led by Penn State, Incorporating National Industry Standards 5 Background National Science Foundation Advanced Technician Training (NSF-ATE) program proposal (Oct 2014) funded Sept. 1, 2015 Three year project plan initiated in October, 2015 by the industry collaborative to develop, test, and certify program through the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Collaborative, industry-wide process is foundation for High quality training Optimum system performance Safety, safety, safety Acceptance and recognition of training and certification by industry, utilities, and government agencies 6 Attendees Only 3

4 Project Goals Develop training program and certification (EPRI Approved) for energy storage installation Serve Manufacturers, Contractors, Electrical Workers, Investors, IEEE, Utility Professionals, Government Agencies, Insurers, and more Develop and test blended-learning modules Support launch of regional hubs for training (Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston) Three year endeavor to develop, test, and initiate train-the-trainer, and class instruction 7 Why Develop a Credential? Formalizes and standardizes training program Elevates specialty skills and knowledge needed to work safely on energy storage and microgrid projects, produce optimum performance, and longevity Enables credential to be specified by manufacturers Most projects are financed quality assurance can lead to reduced insurance rates / improved viability Allows market to identify and utilize skilled providers 8 Attendees Only 4

5 Why Develop / Require Training & Credential? Risk Reduction Financial Institutions Insurance Underwriters Manufacturers Maintain a High Degree of Public And Market Confidence In Battery System Safety 9 Certification will be monitored and classified by EPRI 3 rd party validation of credential Will help spread awareness across extensive network of EPRI members EPRI is known and respected by utilities, governments, universities, and private organizations nationwide 10 Attendees Only 5

6 EPRI s Standardized Task Evaluation Proven knowledge and skills evaluation process that ensures the competency of the industry s craft and technician workforce Ensure that the workforce is competent to reliably perform the many tasks associated with operating and maintaining industry facilities 11 EPRI s Standardized Task Evaluation STE Evaluation Collaboratively developed evaluation tests that support high-priority industry needs. Each covers a specific task area PPE Selection Battery Assembly Battery Maintenance The EPRI STE process provides a method to accomplish objective validation. National Registry Documented registry of personnel who have demonstrated competency in specific task areas. 12 Attendees Only 6

7 ESAM-TAC Program Development Penn State/GridSTAR Center at Navy Yard Multiple microgrid and energy storage systems Partnerships with manufactures Battery Manufacturer Input ID common skills needed Build confidence in credential Electrical Contractor Input Microgrid experience Data center experience Philadelphia Area Training Leadership Credential / training design Train-the-trainer pilots Year 3: Implementation / evaluation / EPRI classification Blended learning resource development and testing 13 Example Lesson Learned: Data-Center battery assembly and maintenance requires specialty skills not formally covered in training programs. ESM systems will require even more knowledge and skills to build and maintain active energy storage systems. Battery systems have very different characteristics Extensive monitoring Multiple operating modes Planned replacement 14 Attendees Only 7

8 Example Lesson Learned: On-site racking and stacking of battery cell vs. Off site prefabrication On site assembly: Simplifies shipping of cells Enables more control of integration process Move work from remote factories to on-site Provides site-specific experience in case of need to swap/replace cells Rack design more conducive to safe work Larger rack enables critical ventilation and cooling of battery Favored by battery manufacturer (Example: Samsung) 15 Example Lesson Learned: On-site racking and stacking of battery cell vs. Off site prefabrication (Continued) Modular systems Smaller units / racks Containerized systems create confined space / hard to meet code 16 Attendees Only 8

9 Credential Design 17 Credential Design Prerequisite Knowledge and Experience as Certified Journeyman Electrician NFPA 70E, Solar training and experience (DC power systems) ESAM- TAC Part A Assembly and interconnection of Components Includes online self-paced prerequisite and hands-on skills needed for racking and interconnection of cells Exam / Certification ESAM-TAC Part B Operation / evaluation of microgrid systems Exam / Certification Focus on supporting on-site commissioning, operation, and maintenance 18 Attendees Only 9

10 Module Design Module 1: Business drivers of microgrid and energy storage systems Module 2: Microgrid systems and components (generation) Module 3: Battery Safety and Arc Flash Protection Module 4: DC Power systems (DC theory) Module 5: Battery enclosure and rack components and requirements Module 6: Installation of batteries into racks and enclosures Module 7: Connections between batteries Module 8: DC power conductors and connections Module 9: Grounding and Bonding of ESM systems Module 10: DC control conductors and connections Module 11: Situational assessment of installed ESM systems 19 Hands-on Skills: Part A 1. Identify correct PPE 2. Working safely with lead and lithium batteries 3. Testing batteries 4. Assembly and cabling of racks / battery strings Will require training and testing sites to have battery systems and racks and basic battery management system 20 Attendees Only 10

11 Challenges (strategy) What is in, what is not? (task analysis and learning objectives) Subject matter experts are rare and busy (engage manufacturers, rely on industry leaders) Evolving technologies, and variability of battery type and applications (examples, and cont. ed.) Balance of new, review, and prerequisite learning objectives (Industry training institution leadership) Lab design meaningful, measureable, affordable (prototype, obtain broad input) 21 Strategy: Build curriculum around actual energy storage and microgrid systems Building Integrated Hybrid CHP-Solar-Battery GridSTAR Center Micro Grid Systems 22 Attendees Only 11

12 Strategy: Build curriculum around actual energy storage and microgrid systems 1200 acre unregulated Navy Yard Grid 23 Custom Drawing and Specifications of GridSTAR Systems 24 Attendees Only 12

13 Custom Drawing and Specifications of GridSTAR Systems 25 Custom Drawing and Specifications of GridSTAR Systems 26 Attendees Only 13

14 Custom Drawing and Specifications of GridSTAR Systems 27 Immersive Virtual Learning Module Actual BESS Model BESS Actual BESS Model BESS Immersive 3D Learning Environment Orientation Module Situational Awareness Module Hazard ID Module 28 Attendees Only 14

15 Energy Storage and Microgrid ESAM-TAC Training and Certification Thank you Join our team! Contact: 29 Questions? Don t forget 10:15 am 11:30 am Opening General Session with Amy Purdy 11:30 am 5:00 pm NECA Show Hours 30 Attendees Only 15