Thursday, May 8
8:00 to 11:50am
Residential Systems Design
Presenter(s): Antonio Gomez, Training Coordinator
Design, installation and troubleshooting of Grid-tie photovoltaic systems using inverters Sunny Boy for residential and small commercial applications. It includes AC and DC wiring, String Sizing and introduction to Sunny WebBox.
8:00 to 9:50am
OutBack Power Systems Product and Installation Overview
Presenter: Roy Dyngen, North American Sales Manager
This session will focus on the entire OutBack Power Systems Power Electronics and Balance-of-System product line, including true Sinewave Inverter/Chargers, Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controllers and integration products.
Solar Water Pumping Solutions – Real World Design and Applications
Presenter(s): Phil Undercuffler, Conergy Director, Battery Based / Off-grid & Jeremy Ewing, Conergy
Battery-Based & Off-Grid Sales Manager, Mountain States
Water is an essential need – join us as we provide options for meeting this need. We will compare existing solar pumping technologies, and discuss ways of achieving your client’s needs within their budget, with an emphasis on reliable, economical solutions. We will show how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls, and how to install systems which will provide years of reliable service.
Brand Building, Lead Generation and Customer Education through the ASES National Solar Tour
Presenter(s): Richard Burns, Manager, National Solar Tour, American Solar Energy Society
Last year’s National Solar Tour attendance exceeded 115,000 visitors and included over 5,000 buildings. A majority of attendees were specifically gathering information on how to incorporate solar energy in their homes. This training session will provide specific examples and guidelines on how to organize and promote a tour in your area in order to help generate leads and promote sales.
10:00 to 11:50am
Magnum Energy: Our Products, Applications and Feature Benefits
Presenter(s): Gary Baxter, Sales & Marketing
Training will cover all models and accessories, their application and use in system applications. System programming including Auto Gen Start and Battery Monitor and system troubleshooting will also be covered.
UniRac Solutions: From Basic Racking, Attachment Alternatives and Code Compliance to Quoting and Estimating
Presenter(s): Andy Davidson, Applications Engineering Manager
This session will provide introduction and basic training including: basic racking components; layout basics; Unirac products and installation solutions; attachment alternatives; engineering documentation, including code compliance; installation techniques and quoting & estimating.
Solar Industry Outlook: Market, Technology and Supply
Presenter(s): Anthony Fotopoulos, Managing Director, Conergy Inc. (USA)
Is there going to be a glut of silicon soon? Where are all the modules going? Are thin films “ready for prime time”?
These are just some of the questions that will be answered in the “Solar Industry Outlook: Market, Technology and Supply” session. In a short two hours, we will take a whirlwind tour of global and US supply, demand and technologies. We’ll start with an in depth walk through the global solar supply chain to uncover what is happening to silicon and what volume will be available over the next few years. Global markets and economics will be discussed to understand where modules will flow, and what will be available for the US. Lastly, current and future solar module technology will be discussed, with special emphasis paid to thin film suppliers that are having an impact globally and those of which can impact the US market. This session will provide a solid overview on the fundamentals of what will drive solar globally and in the US over the next several years.
1:00 to 2:50pm
Sanyo HIT Double (Bifacial) Technology
Presenter(s): Benjamin S. Collinwood, Market Development Manager & Robert Zerner, Market Development Specialist
Gain knowledge about the unique features of SANYO’s new HIT Double (bifacial) technology and modules. The features of HIT Double bifacial technology will be explored, including; attributes, operating characteristics, electrical and mechanical specifications, performance, construction (of both cells and modules), appropriate uses and applications, its’ unique selling points, affect on rebates, upcoming product changes, and comparison to other HIT solar technologies.
The Evolution of PV Module Grounding, Wiring, and Site Evaluation: An Introduction
Presenter(s): Palvin Chan, Mechanical Engineer
Join us for an introduction to innovative balance of system products for PV installers. Wiley Electronic’s engineers will demonstrate industry-accepted products – the WEEB Grounding Clip and WEEB Lug – designed to make your installations easier, safer, and less expensive. We will also look at improved wiring methods using the newly released Acme Conduit Entry (ACE) and Acme Cable Clips, and a digital PV site evaluation using the ASSET tool and software.
Workshop Outline:
-Mechanical and electrical PV design and installation using the WEEB Grounding Clip and WEEB Lug
-Wire routing and transition from USE-2 or PV wires to THWN wires using Acme Conduit Entry & Cable Clips
-Digital PV Site Evaluation using the Acme Solar Site Evaluation Tool (ASSET)
-Bringing new products to the PV Market: the challenge of change, safety issues, and acceptance
Xantrex Off-Grid Products – XW Series, Trace Series, DR Series
Presenter(s): Lloyd Gomm, Director, Marketing, Solar & Backup Power & Erika Yedid, Product Application Engineer, Solar & BUP Power
Designed for easy installation, long-term performance and reliability, the Xantrex Off-Grid products are an efficient, cost effective choice of power inverter for homes and buildings – off-grid and remote applications. The XW System can be installed with a variety of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, ad hydropower. The Trace Series is excellent for backup power remote applications. Learn about the features and benefits of the XW and Trace Series and how to install it.
The Art of Integrated Event Marketing - Maximizing your Investment
Presenter(s): Jyl Safier, Conergy Marketing Operations Manager, Jaymie Fuentes, Conergy Marketing & Events Coordinator, Kevyn Claerhout, Jack Nadel International Sr. Account Manager
Did you know that event marketing is one of the least expensive methods for generating quality leads and sales? Join us to learn some creative “tricks of the trade” to ensure you get the most out of your events. Discussion topics include: selecting the right shows to maximize your investment, setting measurable event goals and objectives based on target audience, defining your core event messaging, and integrating PR, promotions and direct marketing programs: pre-show, at-show and post-show.
3:00 to 4:50pm
MidNite BOS products and the Classic
Presenter(s): Robin Gudgel, President
We will go over features and differences in all of the MidNite E-Panels. The E-Panel is quite flexible and soon will be able to stack up to 4 OutBack or Magnum inverters with the use of our NottaGutter. PV combiners and the MNDC will be discussed. The use of extensive system installation pictures gives a good indication of what to expect. The last part of the training will be a peak into the Classic MPPT controller for Solar, Wind and Hydro. This controller will set a new standard for MPPT controllers that will be hard to follow.
Fronius IG and Monitoring Solutions
Presenter(s): Brian Lydic, Application Engineer & Sean Hickey, Southwest Regional Sales Manager
Fronius IG inverters & data communications applications for residential and commercial grid-tie PV systems. Overview of inverter model offering, datcom monitoring components, applications, set up, installation and trouble shooting
New Commercial-Scale Mounting System Solutions
Presenter(s): Don Massa, Product Manager, Mounting Systems, Dustin Haddock, Director & Rob Haddock, Manager, Product and System Development
In this session you'll learn about Conergy's new mounting solutions for standing-seam metal roofs and ground-mounted arrays. Included will be introductions to Conergy's new SolarGiant fixed tilt array and the SolarRoller single-axis tracker.
Customer and Job Management: Generate Estimates, Analysis and Proposals…in Minutes!
Presenter(s): Scott Cronk, Director, Partner Tools, CleanPowerFinance
Learn how CPF Tools can help you reduce costs, save time and do more business. We’ll show you how to convert leads into jobs, generate estimates for any residential or commercial solar project, produce professional proposals and initiate and track financing for your customers all within a single web-based solution. CPF Tools maintains up-to-date utility rates, incentives and equipment lists for all major solar markets, so creating an estimate takes minutes instead of hours. Learn how to size & optimize your systems based on energy demand, output, customer budget, available space and peak performance. Perform financial analysis based on internal rate of return, cash flow, system payback & resale value and levelized costs. Create customized proposals with your company’s logo & contract terms and send proposals to customers at the push of a button, via web, email or print. And then let CPF Tools help you maintain the momentum of the project by submitting & tracking your solar prospects for financing. From interest to installation, CPF Tools puts you in the driver’s seat and helps you do more business today. |
