Solar Tech Collective is a a team of four subject matter experts deeply involved in national model code and test standards development. We will present and moderate a focused discussion on the most significant recent and upcoming changes affecting solar PV and energy storage system (ESS) equipment and installations.
This session will offer insights from our participation on key committees, including NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 855 (Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems) and UL 3741, 3141, and 9540. We’ll discuss the logic behind the most interesting and impactful updates from the latest NEC cycle. We’ll also demystify the practical implications of UL 3741 listing pathways for shock hazard control, the astonishing future importance of UL 3141, and share field-level considerations around UL 9540 and UL 9540A testing as storage deployment scales.
We’ll cover how these codes interact, where interpretations are evolving, and what designers, integrators, and AHJs need to know now to remain compliant and stay ahead of the curve. Whether you’re working in residential, commercial, or utility-scale sectors, you’ll leave with actionable takeaways and a better understanding of how standards are responding to technology and market shifts.
