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Sunburned by Solar: Mixed Field of Opportunities

  • 18 Jul 2023
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Webinar sponsored by Young & Associates

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Don't miss the next TDLA FREE one-hour CLE webinar sponsored by Young & Associates on Tuesday July 18, 2023 starting at 1pm EST/ Noon CST. 

Sunburned by Solar: Mixed Field of Opportunities will be presented by Jeremy Jones, JD, Director of Expert Services – YOUNG & Associates and David Olmstead, PE (Electrical Engineer) – YA Engineering Services. This solar panel presentation will cover product defect, construction defect, negligent maintenance, negligent installation, operator error/abuse, to name a few.

The presentation outline includes these topics:

  • Solar Panel statistics, overall popularity boom
  • Installation process overview, commercial v. residential, etc.
  • The mechanical side of solar
  • Solar panel design – description of mechanical components;
  • Applicable mechanical codes, industry standards, UL requirements, and manufacturer’s instructions;
  • Potential mechanical issues arising from improper transportation, handling, and installation;
  • Potential mechanical issues arising from improper design (wind-loading, soil considerations, supporting structures, tracking systems, etc.);
  • The electrical side of solar;
  • Solar panel design – description of electrical components;
  • Applicable electrical codes, industry standards, UL requirements, and manufacturer’s instructions;
  • Potential electrical issues arising from component failures (wiring connectors; inverters; monitoring systems, etc.);
  • Potential electrical issues arising from improper installation and maintenance;
  • The legal side of solar;
  • Investigation (early notification, potentially interested parties, securing physical artifacts and electronic data);
  • Legal hurdles (waivers, exculpatory clauses, statutes of repose, comparative fault / contributory negligence, improper maintenance).


One hour of general TN CLE is approved for this course. Zoom link will be circulated to registrants prior to webinar.

Thank you to our webinar sponsor:


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