SPECIAL EVENT - Solar Business Training Series. Sep 16-19 2009, 4-day Event September 16, 2009
South San Francisco, California 94080
SPECIAL EVENT - Solar Business Training Series
Sep 16-19 2009, 4-day Event
Join us for this 4 day multi-track mini solar conference! Learn about the latest technologies, business and sales strategies, industry financing options, and much more. If you are looking to start a solar business, secure a solar sales and marketing position, advance your design and installation skills, or fulfill NABCEP continuing education hours, this event has something for you. Sign up for one session, or all four days. Mix and match courses to fit your interests.
Join us each evening after the workshops for organic wine, refreshments, networking, and insightful presentations.
This event will take place at the conveniently located GreenV Sustainability Center in South San Francisco.
Be sure to check back often, as more workshops and details are still being added.
View our Solar Business Training Series Calendar
Questions? email [email protected]
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Pricing Options:
Register Now - Prices will be 20% more at the door!
3 workshops - receive 20% off your total order.
Use coupon code: SFsolar3 at checkout. (Coupon applies to one order)
Full Schedule (full day or morning and afternoon sessions each day) - recieve 30%off your total order.
Use coupon code: SFsolarfull at check out. (Coupon applies to one order)
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PV 287: Grid-Tied Residential System Design
Sept. 16th: 8am - 12pm
This 4 hour workshop, presented by Greg Smith of SMA, is designed for Renewable Energy professionals involved in the design, installation and sales of PV systems. It will cover grid tied inverter systems and focus on residential system design. Copies of the presentation will be available in .pdf format and will be sent via email after the training. more...
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PV 273: Start Your Own Solar Business
Sept. 16th: 9am - 5pm
This fast-paced and entertaining industry orientation explores the five core influencing topics that describe the grid-tied PV industry: technology basics, industry value chain, economic analysis, policy drivers, and regulatory structure. In addition to gaining insights about how to develop business with solar companies, participants learn how to research the industry themselves, what are the key organizations and events, and how to build their own solar network. more...
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PV 295: Sunny Island 5048U Battery Backup Inverter
Sept. 17th: 8am - 5pm
This 8 hour course, presented by presented by SMA America Technical Trainer Greg Smith, provides an in-depth understanding of the Sunny Island 5048U battery backup inverter, its response to a grid failure and its role in both grid-tie backup and an off-grid systems. Topics include battery management, battery types, generator management, generator types, system management and additional system components, and system design. Special emphasis is given to the understanding of the AC coupling and the flexibility of its implementation in the Sunny Island family. more...
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PV 255: Fundamentals of PV Sales
Sept 17th: 10am - 4pm
This interactive workshop (formerly titled “The Right Way to Sell Solar”) will help improve the quality and accuracy of sales presentations. It will outline what information salespeople should provide customers about solar options based on specific site conditions that determine the quality of a system’s design, primarily associated with size and location. more...
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PV 233: PV Mounting & Flashing Options
Sept 17th: 10am - 12pm
This 2 hour presentation, given by Johan Alfsen from Quick Mount PV, will focus on mounting and flashing options in the industry today and how to achieve code compliance on the roof when installing photovoltaics and solar thermal systems. more...
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PV 285: Microinverter Systems: Introduction and Installation
Sept. 17th: 1pm - 5pm
This training session will introduce the Enphase Energy Microinverter System and focus on how to properly install this revolutionary system. Installation expert and Enphase Energy's Application Engineer Jeff Laughy will share years of solar installation expertise to give installers - from novice to expert - a basic understanding of the Enphase Energy Microinverter system and how to ensure a successful installation in both residential and commercial sites. more...
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PV 294: Racking and Mounting for PV Installation
Sept 17th: 1pm - 5pm
PV racking and mounting systems are the backbone of the solar industry. This 4 hour workshop presented by Unirac offers a comprehensive overview of mounting and racking components as well as design and installation solutions. more...
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PV 283: PV Economics, Sales & Financing
Sept 18th: 9am - 5pm
In order to establish and grow a successful solar sales business, you need to know more than the mechanics of an installation. Crafting a successful sales process, understanding calculations of ‘Return on Investment’, and navigating the complex world of solar finance will help differentiate you from your competition and give you the competitive edge you will need in this growing and dynamic industry. more...
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PV 291: Internet Enabled Solar Hot Water
Sept 18th: 8am - 12pm
Solar Hot Water is the perfect complement to modern Photovoltaic systems. This 4 hour workshop lead by Robert Cooley of Heliodyne will offer a practical overview of the latest solar hot water technology, system design and installation. more...
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PV 288: Shade Analysis and Mitigation for PV Systems
Sept 18th: 8am - 12pm OR 1pm - 5pm
If you are involved in the sale, design, installation, inspection or maintenance of PV systems, or if you work with people who struggle with shading issues, this workshop is for you. If you are new to the PV field, or are considering getting involved, this workshop will give you a strong foundation for future leaning. more...
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PV 286: Charge Controller and Off Grid Inverter Installation
Sept 18th: 1pm - 5pm
Discussion of the three main off-grid inverter companies, their products, and the pro's and con's of each (Xantrex, OutBack and Magnum Energy). A large portion of this workshop will focus on the different ways to install these products. This will include a discussion of the Xantrex and OutBack breaker boxes, detailing their strengths and weaknesses, and then show our products with detailed pictures and discussion of our strengths and weaknesses. Sometimes it makes sense to recommend the competition! Included in this portion is charge controller mounting and hook up. This will cover all charge controllers and the many options. more...
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PV 293: Growing a Strong PV Business
Sept 19th: 9am - 5pm
This course offers current and prospective solar energy business owners and managers proven tools and strategies for successfully managing the operations, projects, and finances of a PV business. more...
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PV 292: Grid-Tied System Design, Commercial Focus
Sept 19th: 8am - 12pm
This 4 hour workshop, presented by Bret Norlund of PV Powered, is designed for Renewable Energy professionals involved in grid tied PV systems with a focus on COMMERCIAL system design. Adequate attention will also be given to residential systems as well. This course will explore the similarities and differences between commercial and residential systems offering tools and strategies to work confidently in both settings. more...
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PV 289: Grid Interactive System Design and Installation
Sept 19th: 1pm - 5pm
This 4 hour workshop lead by Roy Dyngen of Outback Power Systems will provide a detailed overview of grid-interactive solar systems. Grid-interactive systems can be grid-tied or off-grid, incorporating battery back-up as an integrated part of the system design. more...
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Be sure to check back often, as more workshops and details are still being added.
View our Solar Business Training Series Calendar
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Added by jennylu124 on September 2, 2009