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Mark your calendars and don't miss the largest Installer and Dealer Conference in the Northeast!

The 2015 altE Installer & Dealer Conference will be held on February 24-25, at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough, MA.

This annual conference continues to grow each year and will once again feature industry-leading Vendors in an expanded exhibit area and over 30 hands-on training seminars and workshops - many of which will qualify for NABCEP Continuing Education credits.

And as a special bonus - this year we are pleased to announce an extra, optional day of 2014 National Electric Code update training at no additional cost! This free training will take place on Thursday, February 26th and will be a 6-hour training day dedicated to code updates provided by Kaplan Clean Tech Education. All 6 hours on the 26th will qualify for NABCEP CE credits.

This years event will be held at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough, MA. The Holiday Inn in Boxborough is a convenient 45 minute drive from Boston and is located just down the street from our new Boxborough, MA headquarters and warehouse. Manchester Airport, New Hampshire and TF Green Airport, Rhode Island are just an hour drive from Boxborough. For more information on the Holiday Inn Boxborough, please click here.

With more Vendors and Exhibitors, more training sessions and more fun - we look forward to seeing you at the 2015 altE Dealer Conference!

 

 

Click on the links in the blue bar below for more information about the Conference.

altE is pleased to invite you to our annual Installer & Dealer Conference to be held February 24 and 25, 2015. This 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 24 - February 25, 2015. PLUS an optional day of 2014 National Electric Code update training on the 26th!

Registration: $199

The 2015 altE Installer & Dealer 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 (including Feb 26th 2015 NEC Training), evening reception and all event breakfasts and lunches.

Conference Location: The Holday Inn, Boxborough, MA. For more information, please click on the LOCATION tab in the blue bar above.


Exhibit & Trade Show Area

See the latest technology and products to help your business and stay ahead of your competitors in our Exhibit and Trade Show area. We have the industry leading Vendors and Manufacturers displaying the most current and cutting edge products available in the market today in our Exhibition area. Not only will you get the chance to see and learn about the latest products first hand, you'll have plenty of time to interact with the Vendors and Manufacturers directly during the exhibit hours.

 

 

 

Continuing Education & Training Sessions

With over 30 different breakout sessions, you'll find a wide variety of opportunities to see the latest products, learn new techniques and qualify for NABCEP Continuing Education credits. Attendees may choose the session they wish to attend with no pre-registration. With this many options you can easily select the sessions that best fit your areas of interest.

 

 

 

 

Business Development & Networking

We've specifically designed our agenda to provide ample opportunity to meet with Vendors and Manufacturers to learn about the latest products and get hands-on information to help grow your business. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to network with Installers across the country to share information and ideas regarding business best practices, marketing trends and other ways to increase and expand your profits!

 

 

 

 

FREE Day of
2014 National Electric Code Update Training!

As a special bonus - this year we are pleased to announce an extra, optional day of 2014 National Electric Code update training at no additional cost! This free training will take place on Thursday, February 26th and will be a 6-hour training day dedicated to code updates provided by Kaplan Clean Tech Education. All 6 hours on the 26th will qualify for NABCEP CE credits and will be taught by the 2014 IREC Trainer of the Year, Sean White!

Sean White is a highly experienced PV educator with thousands of hours teaching entry level, intermediate and advanced PV classes at solar training centers primarily throughout North America. Many hundreds of his students are employed at both startup and leading solar companies. Sean also designs commercial and residential PV systems in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has many years of practical work experience at Fidelity Roof and Local Power in California.

Some of the places Sean has experience teaching PV include California, New Jersey, Ontario Canada, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Arizona, Michigan, Florida, Costa Rica & China.

Sean is a NABCEP certified in PV Installer, holds the NABCEP Technical Sales Certification, a licensed C46 Solar Contractor in California and a California Licensed Electrician. Sean’s approach appeals to both beginners and solar experts looking to expand their knowledge. Student evaluations demonstrate that Sean’s knowledge, passion, and pedagogy are outstanding. Keeping students excited, awake and informed is the trilogy of Sean’s learning theory. Sean is excited about an industry that doubles every year, while improving the quality of life for all and will make sure to share that excitement. He finds great satisfaction in sharing his knowledge of PV with his students.

Sean White has worked on and is actively consulting on many PV projects throughout the world.


2015 Conference Sponsors

Aquion Energy
Blue Sky Energy
DPW Solar Morningstar Corporation
Outback Power
Schneider Electric
SolarEdge Solectria Renewables

 


2015 Exhibiting Vendors

ABB
Aquion Energy
Blue Sky Energy
DPW Solar
IronRidge
Kaplan Clean Tech Education
Kyocera
Magnum Energy
Midnite Solar
MK Powered
Morningstar Corporation
Outback Power
Pika Energy
Primus Windpower
Samlex America Schneider Electric
SolarEdge Solar-Log Solectria Renewables Trojan Battery Company
       

The 2015 altE Installer & Dealer Conference will be held February 24 and 25, 2014 at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough, MA.

Holiday Inn Boxborough
242 Adams Place
Boxborough, MA 01719


For additional information about Holiday Inn Boxborough - click here

For Room Reservations Please Contact: Holiday Inn Boxborough, MA at 1-800-972-3381. Please mention the altE Installer Conference for discount rates.


Accommodations:

We have secured special pricing for selected rooms for the conference at the Holiday Inn Boxborough. Conference attendees are responsible for making their own lodging reservations directly with the Holdiay Inn at 1-800-972-3381. Please mention the altE Installer Conference for discount rates.

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The Rooms

  • From hotel guest rooms to two-room suites
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Suites have microwave and mini refrigerator
  • Free high-speed, wired internet access
  • WiFi available
  • Coffee & tea maker

 

 

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Amenities

  • Health and Fitness Center on-site
  • Indoor, heated pool in tropical garden court
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lobby with fireside sitting area

 

 

 

 

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Fun Stuff To Do

The Holiday Inn Boxborough is the perfect location to mix a great learning and business environment with a host of fun and exciting activities for an unbelievable experience!


Getting There

Boxborough, MA is located 45 minutes North West of Boston, MA. To get directions, please click here.

 


2015 Conference Sponsors

Aquion Energy
Blue Sky Energy
DPW Solar Morningstar Corporation
Outback Power
Schneider Electric
SolarEdge Solectria Renewables

Installer Conference Agenda

Full agenda will be published soon.

Seminars marked with an * count as one hour of NABCEP Continuing Education Credits.

Times
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
8:00 - 9:00
Registration
8:00 - 9:00 Coffee, Continental Breakfast, in Exhibit area
9:00 - 10:00 *Solectria: Residential Single-phase String Grid-tied PV Inverter Training Aquion Energy: Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) Battery Product Training Seminar Morningstar: Grid-tied Systems with DC-coupled Battery Backup

10:00 - 10:15

Break in Exhibit Area
10:15- 11:15 *MidNite Solar: DC charge controllers SolarEdge: SolarEdge, It’s Never Been Easier to Optimize

Solar Data Systems:
PV Performance Monitoring,
Building Load and the Future of Power Management on a Saturated Grid.

11-15 - 11:30
Break in Exhibit Area
11:30 - 12:30 Primus Windpower: The Hybrid Advantage - Combine Wind and Solar for an off-grid solution *IronRidge: Introduction to IronRidge Roof Mounts OutBack Power: OPTICSre : Remote data communications, monitoring and control
12:30 - 2:00
Lunch in Exhibit Area
2:00 - 3:00 DPW Solar: DPW Solar, Best PV Mounting Practices *Schneider Electric: The Beginners Toolbox: Battery Based Inverters and Accessories For Your Every Need Sales & Marketing: SMARTER Marketing - Top 10 Strategies to Get The Most Out of Your Marketing Efforts In 2015
3:00 - 3:15 Break in Exhibit Area
3:15 - 4:15 *MK Battery: DEKA Solar batteries for Off-grid and Grid Tie Battery Backup Applications *Schneider Electric: The Advanced Toolbox: Top 5 Solutions and Applications for Battery Based Inverters Near Zero Maine: The Tipping Point
4:15 - 4:30 Break in Exhibit Area
4:30 - 5:30 Blue Sky Energy: Off-Grid System Basics *Schneider Electric: Intro to Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Solutions Pika Energy: Better Together - Combining Wind and Solar on DC Microgrids from Pika Energy
5:30 - 7:30 Reception in Exhibit Area
   
 
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
8:00 - 9:00
Registration
8:00 - 9:00
Coffee, Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Area
9:00 - 10:00 DPW Solar: DPW Solar, Best PV Mounting Practices *Trojan Battery: Deep-Cycle Battery Technologies & System Sizing for Renewable Energy Applications Blue Sky: The Value of MPPT Solar Charge Controllers

10:00 - 10:15

Break in Exhibit Area
10:15- 11:15 *MidNite Solar: 690.12 Rapid shut down *Kaplan: NEC Code 2014 Overview *Magnum Energy: AC Coupling with Magnum and Product Overview
11-15 - 11:30
Break in Exhibit Area
11:30 - 12:30 SolarEdge: SolarEdge, It’s Never Been Easier to Optimize Aquion Energy: Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) Battery Product Training Seminar Primus Windpower: The Hybrid Advantage - Combine Wind and Solar for an off-grid solution
12:30 - 2:00
Lunch in Exhibit Area
2:00 - 3:00 OutBack Power: Introduction to the Advanced FXR inverters and Low Amperage Smart Harvest Charge controllers *Kaplan: NEC Code 2014 Overview Samlex America: Applications for Off Grid and Back-Up applications. From Preppers to Power Outages
3:00 - 3:15 Break in Exhibit Area
3:15 - 4:15 *Solectria: Transformerless Three-phase String Grid-tied PV Inverter Training Kyocera: Tested reliability. A quality module manufacturer Pika Energy: Better Together - Combining Wind and Solar on DC Microgrids from Pika Energy
4:15 - 4:30 Break in Exhibit Area
4:30 - 5:30 ABB: Micro and Rapid Shutdown Solutions for NEC 2014 altE: Sizing an Off-Grid Solar System Morningstar: Choosing the Right Charge Controller & Remote Communications
5:30 - 7:00 Open House / Reception and tour at new altE Office & Warehouse
   
 
Thursday, February 26, 2015 - NEC Code Update Training
8:30 - 9:15
Registration / Coffee, Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 12:00 *Kaplan: NEC Code 2014 In-Depth Workshop
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 3:30
*Kaplan: NEC Code 2014 In-Depth Workshop

 

Seminars marked with an * count as one hour of NABCEP Continuing Education Credits.

 


2015 Conference Sponsors

Aquion Energy
Blue Sky Energy
DPW Solar Morningstar Corporation
Outback Power
Schneider Electric
SolarEdge Solectria Renewables

Seminars

Full list of seminars and descriptions will be published soon.

Seminars marked with an * count as one hour of NABCEP Continuing Education Credits.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015


9:00 - 10:00

9:00 - 10:00 - *Solectria: Residential Single-phase String Grid-tied PV Inverter Training
This customized training is an overview of Solectria's residential, single-phase, PVI 3800-7600TL inverters and monitoring options. Topics of discussion include features and benefits, a competitive comparison and a technical overview of the residential market. This training also gives first hand working knowledge on the simplicity and ease of use for Solectria's residential inverters ranging in size from 3.8kW thru 7.6kW. 1 NABCEP CEU available.

9:00 - 10:00 - Aquion Energy: Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) Battery Product Training Seminar
Learn the fundamentals of chemistry, product design, and performance of the newest energy storage chemistry to be commercialized - aqueous hybrid ion. In this seminar, the presenter will provide an overview of how the chemistry works to store and discharge energy and provide corollaries to more commonly known energy storage chemistries such as lead acid. Learn the pros and cons of both chemistries in practical applications and how to know which chemistry to select depending on what the customer is interested in. The session will also cover installation and use of AHI batteries as well as safety and environmental considerations.

9:00 - 10:00 - Morningstar: Grid-tied Systems with DC-coupled Battery Backup
Morningstar is excited to introduce a simple, scalable, and more efficient alternative to AC coupling for adding battery backup to existing grid-tied systems. We'll discuss Morningstar's solution in-depth including sizing examples, set-up procedures, technical considerations, and the equipment you'll need to add any amount of backup capacity to your grid-tied systems.


10:15- 11:15

10:15- 11:15 - *MidNite Solar: DC charge controllers
Come see what MidNite Solar has to offer in ground breaking new charge controllers. From Full blown generator starting to the most advanced lighting control on the market.

10:15- 11:15 - SolarEdge: SolarEdge, It's Never Been Easier to Optimize
It's really not that hard to have a best in class solar solution. Join the team at SolarEdge and learn how easy it can be to optimize your next PV project. Get more energy, greater design flexibility, production data at the module level and a safer, more reliable electrical system with SolarEdge's optimized inverter solutions.

10:15- 11:15 - Solar Data Systems presents: PV Performance Monitoring, Building Load and the Future of Power Management on a Saturated Grid.
With the increased development of distributed generation and availability of high value RECs spawning PV growth the interaction of PV systems with the power grid plays an increasingly important role in our society. Solar Data Systems, global leader in PV monitoring and Power Management, discusses its role in the European & US markets where grid saturation has become a reality today. SDSI has developed a low cost revenue grade meter providing a one stop solution for REC reporting, performance monitoring and power management for installers here in the US.



11:30 - 12:30

11:30 - 12:30 - Primus Windpower: The Hybrid Advantage - Combine Wind and Solar for an off-grid solution
Primus Wind Power presents the AIR wind turbine line and explains why it is important to combine Wind and Solar in an off-grid, battery charging system. We will also cover the basics of Wind to include; turbine sitting, determining a wind resource, tower height considerations, wind turbine components and basic trouble shooting. To end the presentation, we will present a “plethora of pictures” of installations of the AIR wind turbine in the field over the past 20 years.

11:30 - 12:30 - *IronRidge: Introduction to IronRidge Roof Mounts
In this presentation, we cover the key code requirements for solar roofs and review products and procedures to ensure you're installing code compliant, long lasting solar roof mount systems. Topics include solar building requirements, IronRidge roof mount products, and IronRidge design assistant tool.

11:30 - 12:30 - OutBack Power: OPTICSre: Remote data communications, monitoring and control
Outback Power is proud to provide remote monitoring and control throughout its inverter and charge controller product line. OPTICSre allows installers and customers to see a system from anywhere in the world with data logging and email alerts. Being proactive with a customer is the best way to maintain a positive relationship built by a solar installation. OPTICSre will allow a new level of interaction and understanding of a solar system.


2:00- 3:00

2:00- 3:00 - DPW Solar: DPW Solar, Best PV Mounting Practices
DPW produces a mounting structure for virtually every application. This course will provide an in-depth view of the various products available.

2:00- 3:00- * Schneider Electric: The Beginners Toolbox: Battery Based Inverters and Accessories For Your Every Need
In North America, off-grid solar is becoming popular for communities in remote locations and places prone to storms and power outages. This market continues to grow and there is a shift with experienced installers moving from the competitive grid-tie market to the more lucrative off-grid market. Walk away from this session with a basic overview of two new battery based inverters and system monitoring solutions that will help you advance your next solar project. New products covered: Conext SW, Conext XW+, Battery Monitor, and ComBox.

2:00- 3:00 - Sales & Marketing: SMARTER Marketing - Top 10 Strategies to Get The Most Out of Your Marketing Efforts In 2015
There is an overwhelming number of opportunities and channels available today in which to market your company. Many companies struggle with where to invest their limited time, money and resources to get the highest ROI with their marketing activities. This session will focus on practical strategies, tactics and tips to generate more leads using low-cost marketing techniques.


3:15 - 4:15

3:15 - 4:15 - *MK Battery: DEKA Solar batteries for Off-grid and Grid Tie Battery Backup Applications
This class is designed to educate participants on the different lead acid battery technologies and what applications they are best suited for. With the information provided, participants can better direct their customer to the best battery for their application based on budget, performance, and customer expectations.

3:15 - 4:15 - *Schneider Electric: The Advanced Toolbox: Top 5 Solutions and Applications for Battery Based Inverters
This expert session will show you the intricacies of battery based inverters that you won't find in manuals or user guides. Sandra Herrera will cover an in-depth review of complex solutions and advanced applications, including: off grid-grid interactive (sell to the grid, self consumption, parallel power, peak load shave, gen support), community electrification, AC coupling, DC coupling, and diesel off-set. Walk away from this session with a diverse set of new tools that will help you expand the possibilities of your next solar project.

3:15 - 4:15 - Near Zero Maine: The Tipping Point
The redistribution of construction funds from heating to efficiency resulting in Zero Energy Ready Affordable homes at no additional cost.


4:30 - 5:30

4:30 - 5:30 - Blue Sky Energy: Off-Grid System Basics
How does one determine how much solar power is needed? We will review the basic elements of an off-grid system and special considerations depending the application. Then we will explore the role batteries and solar panels play as part of the equation. Finally, we dive into the essential role of the solar charge controller.

4:30 - 5:30 - * Schneider Electric: Intro to Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Solutions
This inspired session will give you a high-level overview of the EV Market directly from our expert in the field. We will start with the fundamentals, but move swiftly to the touch upon some of the new technologies that have dramatically transformed the charging experience for both Station Owner and EV Driver. Let Schneider Electric become your one-stop-shop for reliable, sustainable and affordable energy management solutions.

4:30 - 5:30 - Pika Energy: Better Together - Combining Wind and Solar on DC Microgrids from Pika Energy
Learn about the benefits of combining wind and solar power with hybrid systems for grid-tie and standalone applications. Manufactured in Maine, Pika's suite of products (wind turbine, solar MPPT, hybrid inverter, and charge controller) connect by a 380 VDC bus, for simple, efficient, and cost-effective installations. Take a deeper dive into Pika's ground-breaking REbus DC Microgrid technology and get a sneak peak at the next generation of Pika products.

 

Wednesday, February 25, 2015


9:00 - 10:00

9:00 - 10:00 - DPW Solar: DPW Solar, Best PV Mounting Practices
DPW produces a mounting structure for virtually every application. This course will provide an in-depth view of the various products available.

9:00 - 10:00 - *Trojan Battery: Deep-Cycle Battery Technologies & System Sizing for Renewable Energy Applications
Learn the basics of battery selection, system sizing and proper maintenance to get the most out of your deep-cycle battery investment, while understanding the key differences between flooded and VRLA technologies. Trojan Battery manufactures a complete line of true deep-cycle products for the renewable energy industry, including our new Reliant(TM) AGM with C-Max Technology(TM) product line which is built in the USA. This session qualifies for NABCEP continuing education credit.

9:00 - 10:00 - Blue Sky: The Value of MPPT Solar Charge Controllers
We will clarify the differences between PWM and MPPT. Further clarification will be provided on differentiating nominal MPPT from true MPPT. Finally, an introduction to the value of the Blue Sky Energy & Genasun lineups for all your small to mid-power off-grid solar applications.


10:15- 11:15

10:15- 11:15 - *MidNite Solar: 690.12 Rapid shut down
See what Midnite solar has done for this requirement as well as learn more about where this code requirement is likely to go.

10:15- 11:15 - *Kaplan: NEC Code 2014 Overview
This workshop will provide high level overviews of NEC PV topics from the 2014 NEC, relate to the 2011 NEC. This 1-hour workshop is intended for Installers, Designers, Electricians, Contractors, Engineers, Inspectors, people preparing to take exams or design code compliant PV systems. This class qualifies for 1 NABCEP continuing education credit. Attendees will have the option to join the in depth, 6 hour NEC 2014 seminar on February 26th.

10:15- 11:15 - *Magnum Energy: AC Coupling with Magnum and Product Overview
This Power Point presentation will provide a thorough overview of Magnum battery based power conversions devices used for design and installation in various renewable energy applications, including AC coupling with grid direct inverters. Remote control programming, Magnum Panel variations (interconnection system equipment) and troubleshooting will also be discussed.


11:30 - 12:30

11:30 - 12:30 - SolarEdge: SolarEdge, It's Never Been Easier to Optimize
It's really not that hard to have a best in class solar solution. Join the team at SolarEdge and learn how easy it can be to optimize your next PV project. Get more energy, greater design flexibility, production data at the module level and a safer, more reliable electrical system with SolarEdge's optimized inverter solutions.

11:30 - 12:30 - Aquion Energy: Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) Battery Product Training Seminar
Learn the fundamentals of chemistry, product design, and performance of the newest energy storage chemistry to be commercialized - aqueous hybrid ion. In this seminar, the presenter will provide an overview of how the chemistry works to store and discharge energy and provide corollaries to more commonly known energy storage chemistries such as lead acid. Learn the pros and cons of both chemistries in practical applications and how to know which chemistry to select depending on what the customer is interested in. The session will also cover installation and use of AHI batteries as well as safety and environmental considerations.

11:30 - 12:30 - Primus Windpower: The Hybrid Advantage - Combine Wind and Solar for an off-grid solution
Primus Wind Power presents the AIR wind turbine line and explains why it is important to combine Wind and Solar in an off-grid, battery charging system. We will also cover the basics of Wind to include; turbine sitting, determining a wind resource, tower height considerations, wind turbine components and basic trouble shooting. To end the presentation, we will present a “plethora of pictures” of installations of the AIR wind turbine in the field over the past 20 years.


2:00- 3:00

2:00 - 3:00 - OutBack Power: Introduction to the Advanced FXR inverters and Low Amperage Smart Harvest Charge controllers
Outback Power is introducing two new product lines. The FXR is an advanced FX solutions for Grid-Tied and off Grid solutions. Including stacking for 32KW+ of three phase for grid-tied/off grid, generator support, advanced battery technologies, and much more. The FXR opens new opportunities for battery based solutions. For solar solutions at 20A or below the Smart Harvest charge controller line provides a robust and inexpensive solution.

2:00 - 3:00 - *Kaplan: NEC Code 2014 Overview
This workshop will provide high level overviews of NEC PV topics from the 2014 NEC, relate to the 2011 NEC. This 1-hour workshop is intended for Installers, Designers, Electricians, Contractors, Engineers, Inspectors, people preparing to take exams or design code compliant PV systems. This class qualifies for 1 NABCEP continuing education credit. Attendees will have the option to join the in depth, 6 hour NEC 2014 seminar on February 26th.

2:00 - 3:00 - Samlex America: Applications for Off Grid and Back-Up applications. From Preppers to Power Outages
Alternative Energy inverter applications can be complex, high tech integrated systems powering tens of thousands of watts however many commercial, agricultural and back-country applications rely on smaller inverters and inverter chargers and a growing number of people are looking to inverters under 3,000W for back up applications. In this seminar, we review electronics from Samlex America designed specifically for this marketplace.


3:15 - 4:15

3:15 - 4:15 - * Solectria: Transformerless Three-phase String Grid-tied PV Inverter Training
This customized training reviews the features and benefits of utilizing three-phase string inverters vs. central inverters, Solectria's PVI 14-36TL product offering, monitoring and various design considerations. This technical overview will teach you how Solectria's transformerless three-phase string inverters fit your next 600-1000VDC project. 1 NABCEP CEU available.

3:15 - 4:15 - Kyocera: Tested reliability. A quality module manufacturer
Can reliability be tested? Is product and company reliability a selling feature? The answers, are “Yes!”. Kyocera Solar has been a leading manufacturer since 1975 and test after test clearly demonstrates how Kyocera can be counted on in your business. Give yourselves and your customers peace-of-mind by choosing quality Kyocera products. Learn about the new products Kyocera is planning and what makes Kyocera a better choice.

3:15 - 4:15 - Pika Energy: Better Together - Combining Wind and Solar on DC Microgrids from Pika Energy
Learn about the benefits of combining wind and solar power with hybrid systems for grid-tie and standalone applications. Manufactured in Maine, Pika's suite of products (wind turbine, solar MPPT, hybrid inverter, and charge controller) connect by a 380 VDC bus, for simple, efficient, and cost-effective installations. Take a deeper dive into Pika's ground-breaking REbus DC Microgrid technology and get a sneak peak at the next generation of Pika products.


4:30 - 5:30

4:30 - 5:30 - ABB: Micro and Rapid Shutdown Solutions for NEC 2014
ABB, a global leader in PV inverter solutions, has several options available to meet PV installations requiring NEC 2014. One option is the use of ABB's micro inverter platform. The ABB micro sizes available are either 250watt or 300watt and can operate with 60, 72 and 96 cell modules. The second option is a disconnect solution in conjunction with ABB string inverters. This ABB rapid shutdown kit will be available in Q1 '15.

4:30 - 5:30 - altE: Sizing an Off-Grid Solar System
altE's Jocelyn Angel will show how to size an off-grid solar system. This will include: creating a loads list, sizing the PV array, sizing the charge controller (both PWM and MPPT) selecting an inverter and battery bank sizing.

4:30 - 5:30 - Morningstar: Choosing the Right Charge Controller & Remote Communications
Recognized globally for our industry-leading quality, reliability, and efficiency, Morningstar charge controllers have become the industrial-duty controller of choice for installers world-wide. Choosing the right charge controller from within our range for your off-grid applications is critical; we'll discuss technical considerations for selecting a controller and go in-depth on how to setup your system for remote connectivity and data logging capabilites.

 

Thursday, February 26, 2015


9:00 - 12:00, 12:30- 3:30

*Kaplan: NEC Code 2014 In-Depth Workshop
This in depth workshop will discuss NEC PV topics from the 2014 NEC, relate to the 2011 NEC and give insight of what may be in the 2017 NEC. Sean is an entertaining speaker with thousands of hours of PV teaching experience. This 6-hour workshop is intended for Installers, Designers, Electricians, Contractors, Engineers, Inspectors, people preparing to take exams or design code compliant PV systems. This class qualifies for 6 NABCEP continuing education credits. Besides the usual NEC course information, this course will give insight into why the codes are the way they are. For example, why there are fuses in a combiner box that are sized to withstand short circuits. Did you know that you could short circuit a megawatt of PV for 20 years and not blow a fuse in a combiner? Your PV will produce more current and voltage than it says on the label. Also at the inverter, increased current voltage will rise relative to the interconnection. This workshop will use language that your customers can understand. Be prepared to see solar in a new light.


 

 

2015 Conference Sponsors

Aquion Energy
Blue Sky Energy
DPW Solar Morningstar Corporation
Outback Power
Schneider Electric
SolarEdge Solectria Renewables

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