2016 altE Direct Solar Installer & Dealer Conference

Seminars

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

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

9:00 - 10:00

9:00 - 10:00 - *Morningstar: 10 Things You Need to Know About MPPT Charge Controllers
Learn about Morningtar's line of MPPT Charge Controllers and the benefits of each. Topics will include: Performance and Efficiency considerations; Electronic and Environmental protections; PV array oversizing; and Morningstar's TrakStar Technology. Also discover the latest features and benefits associated with the recently released Morningstar ProStar MPPT™ solar charge controller.

9:00 - 10:00 - * Aquion: Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) Battery Product Training Seminar
Aquion Energy, developer and manufacturer of Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI™) batteries, the world’s only Cradle to Cradle Certified™ batteries, will provide an introduction to AHI chemistry, product design, and performance insights gained from its 100+ deployments. Attendees will gain knowledge about the benefits of AHI versus other energy storage chemistries, as well as guidance on installation, use, and safety of AHI batteries.

9:00 - 10:00 - Stiebel Eltron: Accelera Electronic Heat Pumps: Stiebel Eltron's 2nd Generation of Heat Pump Water Heaters
Heat pump water heaters have been in use for decades. Since 2009, there have been significant incentives and rebates from utilities and the federal government, bringing heat pump water heaters more into the mainstream. Stiebel Eltron’s Accelera E series is a new generation of heat pumps taking efficiency and user comfort to a new level. Come learn about how this can be a great (and easy!) incremental sale to your customers.

10:15- 11:15

10:15- 11:15 - *Midnite Solar: NEC 690.12 Rapid Shutdown
Learn about the requirements of this NEC 2014 code and what options Midnite Solar has to satisfy them. Also learn where this code requirement is likely to go.

10:15- 11:15 - Pika: Pika Turbines and our new battery backup system - the Pika Energy Island™
Pika is excited to announce our new certification for our T701 Turbine - customers are now eligible for a 30% tax credit because of this – what a great sales tool! Also, you’ll learn how Pika Energy is making grid-tied battery backup systems easier than ever. The Pika Energy Island features our new 7.6kW islanding bidirectional inverter that directly integrates with new battery technology such as those made by LG and Tesla. This session will provide details on the new Turbine certification, as well as system recommendations for installations, and Q&A with Pika Energy’s product marketing team.

10:15- 11:15 - S-5: The S-5! Advantage and New Product Solutions for Metal Roofs
Come learn the S-5! difference! We will not damage the roof! You'll learn clamping technology for standing seam metal roofs and exposed fastened roofs. WIth S-5!, you'll have the ease of installation using the correct clamp for each metal roof application. Also see what's new in our lineup of clamps, brackets, and utility applications.

11:30 - 12:30

11:30 - 12:30 - Idénergie: Idénergie’s River Turbine: Small-Scale River Power Made Easy
Idénergie’s turbine can replace up to 15 solar panels and runs 24 hours a day. It can cut batteries by half compared with typical renewable installations. Its waterproof generator and state-of-the-art converter provide a great alternative or complement to existing technologies. Built tough and made to last, it is also environmentally friendly. The seminar will present key aspects of the technology and introduce participants to site assessment and installation techniques.

11:30 - 12:30 - *IronRidge: Intro to IronRidge Roof Mounts
Residential roofs come in countless shapes and sizes, and adding solar equipment raises a number of construction challenges. In this presentation, we cover the key code requirement for solar roofs and review IronRidge products and procedures to ensure you’re installing code-compliant, long-lasting solar roof mount systems. Also, learn how the IronRidge Design Assistant tool can help you design your job!

11:30 - 12:30 - *Outback: Outback Pre-wired FXR and Radian Systems
The objective of this training is to demonstrate how Outback pre-wired inverter systems make energy storage easier to design, install, and pass inspection. We offer complete UL listed systems and the right complementary batteries. Whether AC coupling a grid tied system or designing an off grid palace, Outback has the right system to manage the power.

2:00- 3:00

2:00- 3:00 - *DPW: Pole Mounts and Ground Mounts
This presentation will provide guidance of how to best specify and best sell racking structures to meet your customers' needs. Universal Top of Pole Mounts are designed to install quickly and provide a secure mounting structure for PV modules on a single pole. Learn about these .vs standard Top of Pole Mounts, as well as when you would use Side of Pole Mounts. We'll also review, Multi Pole Mounts, Large Ground Mounts, and Power Peak mounting systems. We’ll focus on the many ground mount structures from small single module racks to utility scale ground mounts.

2:00- 3:00 - *Schneider Electric: Dynamic Power - Open new markets with residential self-consumption
The installer will learn how to design and sell PV systems that best meet the needs of the client. By leveraging primary XW+ features to target incentive programs and rate structures, you can maximize ROI.

2:00- 3:00 - *SolarWorld: SolarWorld Solutions and Best Practices
Please join SolarWorld technical trainer Steve Sefchick for an overview of SolarWorld products, programs, and best practices. This course will cover product updates, financing options, common design and installation errors, and performance testing of PV arrays.

3:15 - 4:15

3:15 - 4:15 - Canadian Solar: See how Canadian Solar - one of the most profitable module manufacturers - has differentiated itself in the Market
In this session, we'll go over our 60-cell and 72-cell offering and why we are the choice. As well, you'll learn about new products this year including 3 Phase Inverters, Glass on Glass modules, and the new Smart Module. Save on labor with the Smart Module - assembled with a SolarEdge optimizer. It mitigates the shading effects on your array and increases output, finds the optimal MPPT for every panel, as well as panel-level monitoring, and module level shutdown to satisfy NEC Rapid Shutdown requirements.

3:15 - 4:15 - *Fronius: Fronius SnapINverter Product Training - Part 1
This two hour course covers the Fronius Primo Inverter residential solution. As well, we will go over the Symo 3-Phase inverters for commercial applications. Within the sessions, we will go over sizing, system monitoring, Revenue Grade options, and Rapid Shutdown solutions – existing and coming soon this year. From ease of installation to technology highlights, we’ll discuss applications and best practices of the Fronius SnapINverter line, including Q&A.

3:15 - 4:15 - *Midnite Solar: DC Charge Controllers
The Midnite KID, Classics, and even a little BRAT! Come see what Midnite has to offer in ground breaking new charge controllers! From full blown generator start capabilities to the most advanced lighting control on the market.

4:30 - 5:30

4:30 - 5:30 - *East Penn / Deka Unigy II: Absorbed Valve Regulated Batteries SpaceSaver Systems, Interlocking Modules
The Unigy II line can be depleted down to an 80% depth of discharge up to 50 times per year. This design makes the batteries ideal for grid-tied solar systems that have back up battery banks. In these systems, the batteries are not discharged daily but used only when the main grid power goes out. Come learn what applications are ideal for this technology and how quick and easy assembly is.

4:30 - 5:30 - *Fronius: Fronius SnapINverter Product Training - Part 2
This two hour course covers the Fronius Primo Inverter residential solution. As well, we will go over the Symo 3-Phase inverters for commercial applications. Within the sessions, we will go over sizing, system monitoring, Revenue Grade options, and Rapid Shutdown solutions – existing and coming soon this year. From ease of installation to technology highlights, we’ll discuss applications and best practices of the Fronius SnapINverter line, including Q&A.

4:30 - 5:30 - EcoFasten: Top Tips for Installing the Rail-Free Rock-It System from Industry Leader EcoFasten Solar
Join EcoFasten Solar for a presentation and in-person installation demo utilizing the Rock-It System, a rail-free solution for composition shingle and low-slope roofing applications. Learn best practices and installation tips from the experts while you discover all that the innovative system has to offer including - North-South adjustability, integrated electrical bonding, and a unique top-down levelling feature, making the Rock-It System the fastest, easiest to install rail-free mounting solution on the market.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

9:00 - 10:00

9:00 - 10:00 - EcoFasten Solar: How to Install the Only Frame-Mounted Solar Snow Management Solutions on the Market
Managing snow on solar can be tricky business. Melting run-off acts as a lubricant between the panel surface and the snow mass, resulting in a potential roof avalanche. Come discover solar snow management installation tips from the experts with an in-depth presentation and installation demo detailing how to install Solar SnowMax, Solar SnowMax-R2, and Solar Snow Pad, the only systems on the market that attach directly to the panel frame.

9:00 - 10:00 - SolarEdge: SolarEdge Inverters – Innovation at the Forefront of the Solar Industry
Learn how easy it can be to optimize your next PV project with the SolarEdge solution. We’ll also discuss StorEdge - compatible with Tesla’s home battery, the Powerwall, StorEdge™ is a DC coupled storage solution that allows unused solar energy to be stored in a battery and used when needed to maximize self-consumption and for power backup. New and Improved Inverters – integrated with Rapid Shutdown, Revenue Grade Meters, and now HD-Wave technology – reduces the footprint of the inverter, while increasing performance and efficiency.

9:00 - 10:00 - Xantrex: Smart Choice for Power on the Go!
Xantrex products provide in-vehicle AC power to boats, RVs, work & utility vehicles, and emergency vehicles. Come learn about these great products including the Freedom SW. The Gen Support mode enables the SW to supplement a generator when AC loads exceed it's capacity. Also learn about new products such as the Freedom Sequence, which in combo with the SW, provides a complete integrated power management solution for RVs.

10:15- 11:15

10:15- 11:15 - Encell: Encell Fused Iron Batteries - the last battery you'll ever have to buy!
Another great alternative to energy storage for the renewable energy market - Nickel Iron batteries! If you're tired of replacing your lead acid batteries every 6 or 7 years, these are the batteries for you. They get 11,000 cycles on average, at 80% depth of discharge, or 30 years - so basically you'll never have to replace them! Come learn about this amazing technology and how it can be a viable option for your customers!

10:15- 11:15 - *IronRidge: Intro to IronRidge Ground Mounts
Ground Mounted solar arrays often appear very simple, but their foundations can vary in depth, width and spacing, making them one of the trickiest variables to handle. In this presentation, we review the forces affecting ground mount foundations, and show you how to use IronRidge Design Assistant tool to quickly reduce foundation size and cost, and list out the products you need for your job!

10:15- 11:15 - Kyocera: Kyocera Solar – 40 years of proven quality
Kyocera has been a leader in the solar industry for 40 years. With 40 years of history, we can prove that our modules are more reliable in the field and perform better in 3rd party testing than other module manufacturers. See the results for yourself in this presentation. We are the brand you can trust, with strengths that customers can rely on.

11:30 - 12:30

11:30 - 12:30 - *Aquion: Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) Battery Product Training Seminar
Aquion Energy, developer and manufacturer of Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI™) batteries, the world’s only Cradle to Cradle Certified™ batteries, will provide an introduction to AHI chemistry, product design, and performance insights gained from its 100+ deployments. Attendees will gain knowledge about the benefits of AHI versus other energy storage chemistries, as well as guidance on installation, use, and safety of AHI batteries.

11:30 - 12:30 - S-5: The S-5! Advantage and New Product Solutions for Metal Roofs
Come learn the S-5! difference! We will not damage the roof! You'll learn clamping technology for standing seam metal roofs and exposed fastened roofs. WIth S-5!, you'll have the ease of installation using the correct clamp for each metal roof application. Also see what's new in our lineup of clamps, brackets, and utility applications.

11:30 - 12:30 - *Morningstar: TriStar MPPT Charge Controller Design for Off-Grid and Grid-Tie Retrofit
Learn about the advantages of high voltage charge controllers and how they can be used in a variety of off-grid and grid-tie applications - including DC Coupling. You will get to know which versions of Morningstar's TriStar MPPT 600V™ Controller are most appropriate depending on the application and system design requirements.

2:00- 3:00

2:00 - 3:00 - *Outback: Advanced Battery Technologies Overview
The objective of this training is to understand some of the differences in advanced storage technologies and how each has unique characteristics for different operational parameters. The focus will be our new Nano-Carbon batteries, and we will discuss how they stack up to traditional lead acid technology, salt water batteries, lithium ion, and others.

2:00 - 3:00 - *Schneider Electric: AC vs DC coupling: When to use which solution
Understanding the key differences and benefits to the design of hybrid inverter systems with DC coupled or AC coupled solutions

2:00 - 3:00 - Solar Log: The Value of Third Party Monitoring and Power Management on a Saturated Grid
Improving PV power integration with the grid has become increasingly important as distributed generation and the availability of high value RECs accelerates PV deployment. Come learn how this cost-effective and time-saving solution can help the Installer in managing all your PV systems on one platform! Solar-Log meters are compatible with over 100 string inverters, are simple to install, and provide Certifiied Revenue Grade Metering incentive reporting.

3:15 - 4:15

3:15 - 4:15 - *DPW: Solar Attachment Options on Residential and Commercial Roofs
This course is designed to instruct installers about DPW's Power Rail product line and new rail-less system. The course will cover design considerations and configurators, components of the system, factory assembly, installation, array layout and, installation examples, and any testing performed and planned for this system. The objective of this course is to help installers better understand the requirements for installing custom rail and rail-less mounted systems safely and effectively.

3:15 - 4:15 - altE: Sizing an Off-Grid Solar System - Part 1
Introductory class in how to design an off-grid solar system. Topics include loads list, battery bank sizing, solar array sizing, and selecting a charge controller and an inverter. We will cover insulation, system losses, calculations, and differences between PWM and MPPT charge controllers as well as modified sine wave and pure sine wave inverters.

3:15 - 4:15 - *NEC Code 2014 Overview
High level overviews of NEC PV topics from the 2014 NEC, and related to 2011 NEC. This 1 hour session is intended for Installers, Designers, Electricians, Contractors, Engineers, Inspectors, or people preparing to take exams or design code compliant PV systems. Qualifies for 1 NABCEP credit. Also be sure to come back tomorrow for our In Depth Workshop on NEC Code.

4:30 - 5:30

4:30 - 5:30 - TBD

4:30 - 5:30 - altE: Sizing an Off-Grid Solar System - Part 2
Introductory class in how to design an off-grid solar system. Topics include loads list, battery bank sizing, solar array sizing, and selecting a charge controller and an inverter. We will cover insulation, system losses, calculations, and differences between PWM and MPPT charge controllers as well as modified sine wave and pure sine wave inverters.

4:30 - 5:30 - TBD

Thursday, February 25, 2016

9:00 - 2:30

*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 5-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 5 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.

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