Mr. Whitfield will discuss utility-interactive photovoltaic power systems with an emphasis on the direct current-to-alternating current static inverter. This equipment provides the link between the photovoltaic energy generation and the building electrical distribution system, where the power is consumed. Aspects of testing and certification of this equipment will be provided as well as general information on Commonwealth Edison interconnection requirements and the local 2000 Chicago Electric Code (Article 690 of the 1999 NEC).
Mr. Whitfield has a MS degree in mechanical engineering from Arizona State University and an Illinois PE license. Following his graduate work, Mr. Whitfield was hired to manage the Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory at ASU. During his tenure, he created a quality assurance program for testing that lead to the first North American accreditation of a testing laboratory to conduct IEEE 1262, IEC 61215 & 61646 and UL 1730 certification testing. Following this position Mr. Whitfield was a Sr. Project Engineer at Underwriters Laboratories in the section responsible for the testing of photovoltaic modules, inverters and charge controllers. Recently, he was hired by Spire Corporation to oversee the development and installation of PV power systems in the City of Chicago.
| Location | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bar Association | 11:30 AM | Social | |
| 321 South Plymouth Court | 12:00 PM | Lunch (optional) | |
| (near Jackson & Dearborn) | 12:15 PM | Presentation | |
| Chicago, IL 60604 | 1:00 PM | Adjourn | |
| 312-554-2000 |