Welcome to the altE 2012 Installer Conference to be held February 28 and 29, 2012.
This annual event will provide installers across the country the ability to see new products, receive hands-on training and meet the solar and renewable energy industry's leading vendors and manufacturers.
This event will be held at the Waterville Valley Conference Center and Resort in Waterville Valley, NH. Waterville Valley Resort is a premier resort located in the White Mountain National Forest and offers world class recreation, shopping, dining and more - all within walking distance of the Conference Center. Located just two hours from Boston and a one hour drive from Manchester Airport, Waterville Valley Resort presents the perfect environment for an outstanding conference. For more information on the Waterville Valley Resort, please visit: www.waterville.com
Rooms need to be booked by February 6, 2012 to be eligible for conference discount rates. Room availability and discounted room rates can not be guaranteed after February 6.
Below is more detailed information on the conference, location and agenda.
altE is pleased to invite you to our inaugural Installer Conference to be held February 28 and 29, 2012. This annual event will provide you the ability to see new products, receive hands-on training and meet the solar and renewable energy industry's leading vendors and manufacturers.
Conference Dates: February 28 - February 29, 2012
Registration: $199 ($149 early bird discount, if registered by January 31, 2012)
The 2012 altE Installer Conference provides installers an opportunity to see new products and talk directly with some of the industry's leading Vendors and Manufacturers in the Exhibit / Trade Show area. In addition, installers can attend numerous breakout sessions featuring detailed product demonstrations, classroom training and valuable information on how to grow your business.
The registration fee includes admission to the trade show and exhibit hall, all seminars and workshops, evening reception and all event breakfasts and lunches.
Conference Location: The Waterville Valley Resort, Waterville, NH. For more information, please click on the LOCATION tab in the blue bar above.
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The 2012 altE Installer Conference will be held February 28 and 29, 2012 at the Waterville Valley Conference Center and Resort in Waterville Valley, NH. Waterville Valley Resort is a premier resort located in the White Mountain National Forest and offers world class recreation, shopping, dining and more - all within walking distance of the Conference Center. Located just two hours from Boston and a one hour drive from Manchester Airport, Waterville Valley Resort presents a great environment for an outstanding conference.
For additional information about Waterville Valley Resort - click here
Rooms need to be booked by February 6, 2012 to be eligible for conference discount rates. Room availability and discounted room rates can not be guaranteed after February 6.
For Room Reservations Please Contact: Waterville Valley Resort reservations group at 1-800-GO-Valley (468-2553) press 2 then press 1. Please mention the altE Installer Conference for discount rates.
We have secured special pricing for selected rooms for the conference and the Waterville Valley Resort has additional lodging options to fit a variety of potential needs. Conference attendees are responsible for making their own lodging reservations directly with the Waterville Valley Resort reservations group at 1-800-GO-Valley press 2, then press 1. Please mention the altE Installer Conference for discount rates.
Looking for more fun things to do? In conjunction with the Waterville Valley Resort we're pleased to offer significant special discounts on resort activities for all guests and attendees:
Reservations for these additional recreational activities can be made by call 1-888-467-5498 and mentioning the altE Installer Conference
Waterville Valley is located in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest.
Double check the directions you receive. Avoid Sandwich Notch Rd. and/or Tripoli Rd. (via Lincoln, NH). These roads are closed and mostly non-accessable during winter months. Access the Resort via Route 49/Valley Rd., Waterville Valley, NH 03215. You will then take a left, following the Ski Area signage, onto Tripoli Rd. to access the mountain. If you have any questions, please call us at
1-800-GO-VALLEY.
70 miles, 1 1/4 hours. Take I-293 to I-93 N to Exit 28, then 11 miles via Rt. 49 to resort village.
130 miles, 2 hours. Take I-93 N to Exit 28, then 11 miles via Rt. 49 to resort village.
160 miles, 2 1/2 hours. Take Rt. 1-95 to 128 to Rt. 3 to 1-93 N to Exit 28, then 11 miles via Rt. 49 to resort village.
325 miles, 6 hours. Take 1-95 to I-91 to I-84 to Mass. Turnpike to I-290 to I-495 to Rt. 3 N to I-93 N to Exit 28, then 11 miles via Rt. 49 to resort village.
225 miles, 3 1/2 hours from Montreal. (525 miles, 8 hours from Toronto; 340 miles, 5 hours from Ottawa.) Take Rt. 10 to Rt. 55 to I-91 to I-93 S to Exit 28, then 11 miles via Rt. 49 to resort village.
600 miles, 10 hours. Take Rt. 102 N to Rt. 104 W to Rt. 2 to Sussex. Then Rt. 1 to Calais, Rt. 9 W to Bangor and I-95 to Portland to Rt. 25 W to I-93 N to Exit 28, then 11 miles via Rt. 49 to resort village.
Concord Coach buses run daily from Boston, MA to Plymouth, NH, two hours north. Or you can choose to use Zipcar, a car sharing service also available in the Boston area. Plymouth, NH is 1/2 hour from Waterville Valley. From Plymouth to Waterville Valley, we suggest using Advanced Rent A Car. Contact information for all these services is listed below.
Boston Ski & Board
Coach transportation from Commonwealth Eastern Mountain Sports and Harvard Square to Waterville Valley
New England Action Sports
Coach transportation from South Station Bus Stop to Waterville Valley
Bob's Sea and Ski
Coach transportation from New Bedford to Waterville Valley
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Seminars marked with an * count as one hour of NABCEP Continuing Education Credits.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012 |
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| 7:30 - 9:00 |
Registration |
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| 8:00 - 9:00 |
Coffee, Continental Breakfast in Exhibit & Tradeshow Area |
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| 9:00 - 9:30 |
Welcome In Tradeshow Area |
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| 9:30 - 10:30 |
Fronius USA is offering training for PV professionals on Fronius inverters and DATCOM systems |
Kyocera: An in-depth look at KYOCERA product bankability, quality and reliability |
MK Battery: Utilizing DEKA Solar UNIGY II Battery Systems in Grid-Tie Battery Backup Applications* |
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10:30 - 10:45 |
Break |
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| 10:45 - 11:45 |
Nine Fasteners: Solar Wire Management Clip Overview |
Schneider Electric: Grid-Tie & Battery-Based Training - Part I* |
Ecolibrium Solar: Commercial Mounting System Training |
| 11:45 - 12:00 |
Break |
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| 12:00 - 1:00 |
AET: Commercial Solar Heating |
Schneider: Grid-Tie & Battery-Based Training - Part II* |
Trojan Battery: Battery Fundamentals for Photovoltaic Systems* |
| 1:00 - 2:30 |
Networking Lunch in Exhibit & Tradeshow Area |
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| 2:30 - 3:30 |
Quick Mount PV: Solar Roofing Best Practices* |
Midnite Solar's Classic MPPT Charge Controller and Clipper |
Solectria: Residential Solar Inverter Training* |
| 3:30 - 3:45 |
Break |
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| 3:45 - 4:45 |
Trojan Battery: Flooded Lead Acid Battery Equalization Clinic* |
Schletter: Flush Mount Systems: Design & Product Applications* |
Schott Solar: Welcome to SCHOTT Solar: Your long term partner for high quality and bankable PV solutions |
| 5:00 - 7:00 |
Reception in Tradeshow Area |
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012 |
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| 8:00 - 9:30 |
Registration |
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| 8:00 - 9:30 |
Coffee, Continental Breakfast in Exhibit & Tradeshow Area |
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| 9:30 - 10:30 |
Solectria: Commercial Solar Inverter Training* |
Outback Power: Off Grid/ Grid Tied System Solutions - Part I* |
altE: Solar Space Heating in the North - A Case Study |
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10:30 - 10:45 |
Break |
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| 10:45 - 11:45 |
Kyocera - PV Business Development and Project Financing |
Outback: Off Grid/ Grid Tied System Solutions - Part II* |
IronRidge: Roof & Ground Mounts Systems Including New Ballasted Mount System & Design Assistant |
| 12:00 - 1:30 |
Networking Lunch in Exhibit & Tradeshow Area |
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| 1:45 - 2:45 |
Burndy: WEEBs - Bonding & Grounding Solutions* |
DPW Solar: Don't Forget About the Racking |
altE: Grid-tied String Sizing Basics
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| 3:00 |
Event Closes |
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Seminars marked with an * count as one hour of NABCEP Continuing Education Credits.
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Seminars marked with an * count as one hour of NABCEP Continuing Education Credits.
9:30 - 10:30 - Fronius USA is offering training for PV professionals on Fronius inverters and DATCOM systems
This course is designed for technical sales professionals, installers and PV system designers. We will cover various topics to include complete Fronius product overview, Fronius inverter technology, system design, best practices in installation procedures, product features and benefits and highlights of Fronius DATCOM system options.
9:30 - 10:30 - Kyocera: An in-depth look at KYOCERA product bankability, quality and reliability
9:30 - 10:30 - MK Battery: Utilizing DEKA Solar UNIGY II Battery Systems in Grid-Tie Battery Backup Applications*
The DEKA Solar UNIGY II Line is a modular approach to building custom battery banks utilizing AGM, high capacity 2-volt cells. This modular design reduces the footprint required for the capacity supplied as well as eliminates the need for battery racks. This class will focus on the benefits and sizing requirements of a UNIGY II Battery bank in a grid-tie battery backup application.
10:45 - 11:45 - Nine Fasteners: Solar Wire Management Clip Overview
Nine Fasteners is altE's made in the USA supplier of solar wire management clips. We have unique designs for use on both rails and modules, great prices, and flexible order scheduling. Let us demonstrate why our products are being used by some of the solar industry's biggest names. As an added bonus, we are really nice people!
10:45 - 11:45 - Schneider: Grid-Tie & Battery-Based Training - Part I*
In this class you will receive an in-depth training on the new Schneider Electric Conext TX single phase grid-tie inverters with a specific focus on the new Shade Tolerant MPPT algorithm.This class will also cover the new MPPT 80 600 VOC charge controller and an overview of the XW battery based system including AC coupling.
10:45 - 11:45 - Ecolibrium Solar: Commercial Mounting System Training
Increase your competitive edge in the commercial segment with a streamlined mounting system. Training will cover the installation method of the Ecofoot mounting system. This class will also discuss the benefits of the innovative system to all departments in your company.
12:00 - 1:00 - AET: Commercial Solar Heating
12:00 - 1:00 - Schneider: Grid-Tie & Battery-Based Training - Part II*
In this class you will receive an in-depth training on the new Schneider Electric Conext TX single phase grid-tie inverters with a specific focus on the new Shade Tolerant MPPT algorithm.This class will also cover the new MPPT 80 600 VOC charge controller and an overview of the XW battery based system including AC coupling.
12:00 - 1:00 - Trojan Battery: Battery Fundamentals for Photovoltaic Systems*
An introduction to lead-acid battery technology for off-grid and grid-tied with battery backup PV systems. Learn the key differences between flooded, Gel and AGM batteries and develop a broader understanding of how to properly select, install and maintain lead acid batteries in a renewable energy system. Qualifies for NABCEP Continuing Education credit.
2:30 - 3:30 - Quick Mount PV: Solar Roofing Best Practices*
Roof penetrations are potentially a tremendous liability for solar installers. We will discuss how to follow important roofing best practices to maintain roof warranties, protect the roof, and reduce installer liability. Various mounting and flashing methods for common roof types such as composition asphalt, tile, metal, and wood shake will be covered. The session covers all Quick Mount PV products, with an emphasis on our mounts for residential roofs.
2:30 - 3:30 - Midnite Solar's Classic MPPT Charge Controller and Clipper
2:30 - 3:30 - Solectria: Residential Solar Inverter Training*
Interested in learning about single phase systems and inverters? This training will be an in depth training on the Solectria Renewables PVI 1800 through PVI 7500 single-phase residential and small commercial grid-tied PV inverters. This training includes installation details, string sizing, temperature effects on PV array voltages, AC/DC connections, wiring needs, data monitoring, available options and how to use the inverters in parallel for single-phase PV installations ranging from 1.8kW and above.
3:45 - 4:45 -Trojan Battery: Flooded Lead Acid Battery Equalization Clinic*
A hands-on, step by step primer on equalization of flooded deep cycle lead-acid batteries. Learn how to safely take accurate specific gravity readings and how to interpret them in order to get the most long term value out of your battery bank.
3:45 - 4:45 - Schletter: Flush Mount Systems: Design & Product Applications*
This session addresses the design aspects and product applications of the ever-increasingly popular flush mount PV roof top system. This session qualifies for one hour of NABCEP continuing education credit.
3:45 - 4:45 - Schott Solar: Welcome to SCHOTT Solar: Your long term partner for high quality and bankable PV solutions
Schott Solar, PV Inc. is a vertically integrated PV solutions company that has been producing industry leading high quality solar modules for over 53 years. We are also very proud to produce our modules for the US market in Albuquerque, NM. In this session we look forward to introducing you to our company and explaining how a truly high quality bankable module can help maximize your energy yield and therefore improve your project's ROI.
9:30 - 10:30 - Solectria: Commercial Solar Inverter Training*
Solectria Renewables' PVI inverters ranging from 60-95 kW are the most widely used three-phase commercial inverters in the industry. This commercial training will review the PVI 60/82/95KW inverters including design & features; the easy of mounting and installation; AC/DC electrial connections; string sizing and installation site examples. We will also discuss communications via SolrenView web-based monitoring.
9:30 - 10:30 - Outback: Off Grid/ Grid Tied System Solutions - Part I*
Application Engineer, Lones Tuss will discuss a battery based systems approach to energy solutions. Topics will range from single to large multi-inverter systems with an introduction to Outback's latest offering the GS 8048 inverter and Integrated Battery Rack.
9:30 - 10:30 - altE: Solar Space Heating in the North - A Case Study
Amy Beaudet's house in Massachusetts house was built in the 1960s and has electric baseboard heaters. At $0.15 a kwh, this was not the affordable heating solution it was 40 years ago. So she added both solar air heating and solar water heating to the house, providing up to half of the heat with solar. This session will review the basics of space heating design and review data from the systems.
10:45 - 11:45 - Kyocera - PV Business Development and Project Financing
An introductory look at the different ways homeowners and business' finance solar electric systems including cash, loans, leases and power purchases agreements. We will look at strategies for how you company can take advantage of these types of finance options to help grow your business opportunities.
10:45 - 11:45 - Outback: Off Grid/ Grid Tied System Solutions - Part I*
Application Engineer, Lones Tuss will discuss a battery based systems approach to energy solutions. Topics will range from single to large multi-inverter systems with an introduction to Outback's latest offering the GS 8048 inverter and Integrated Battery Rack.
10:45 - 11:45 - IronRidge: Roof & Ground Mounts Systems Including New Ballasted Mount System & Design Assistant
A review of IronRidge's exisitng roof and ground mount systems with a focus on the benefits of our rails longer spans between attachment points which leads to reduced total cost of installation. Also an introduction to IronRidge's new ballasted product which is revolutionary in its ease of installation, simplicity and low weight on the roof and our Design Assistant software.
1:45 - 2:45 - Burndy: WEEBs - Bonding & Grounding Solutions
A deep dive, technical discussion and interactive experience with proper installation of WEEBs, WEEB Lugs and WEEB Bonding Jumpers for compliance with NEC requirements. Product samples are handed out and various racking/module frame assemblies are passed around for an up-close inspection and better understanding of how the WEEB teeth are able to bond the module frames to the racking system... which allows for a huge time savings at the job site and even larger cost savings by using less copper conductor than the traditional method of lay-in lugs.
1:45 - 2:45 - DPW Solar: Don't Forget About the Racking
DPW Solar will be presenting different racking options for site specific applications while discussing factors affecting product design. Discover time saving installation methods and tools for specifying the best mounting solution for your residential or commercial PV solar projects.
1:45 - 2:45 - altE: Grid-tied String Sizing Basics*
Take the mystery out of PV array string sizing and learn how to determine the appropriate number of PV modules to wire together in series to achieve maximum compatibility with a given grid-tied inverter. We will show how to do these calculations manually for those situations when online tools and resources are not available.
Seminars marked with an * count as one hour of NABCEP Continuing Education Credits.
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