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Mark your calendars and don't miss the second Puerto Rico based Solar Conference for Installers & Dealers - in DORADO, PUERTO RICO!

The Summer 2018 altE Solar Conference Puerto Rico will be held on August 8 - 9, with a special Beginners/Advanced class the day before on August 7th. The event will be held at the Embassy Suites Dorado in Dorado, Puerto Rico.

Our focus is on providing installers across Puerto Rico with the ability to see new products, receive hands-on training and meet the solar and renewable energy industry's leading vendors and manufacturers. There will be product training and design training for grid-tie, as well as off-grid and grid-tie with battery backup systems - as Energy Storage is the future!

This years event will be held at The Embassy Suites by Hilton in Dorado, Puerto Rico. The Embassy Suites is located 45 minutes from Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. For more information on The Embassy Suites, please click here.

We look forward to seeing you at our 2nd annual 2018 altE Installer Conference in sunny Puerto Rico!

 

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

altE is pleased to invite you to our Solar Conference to be held August 7-9, 2018. 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 and Registration

Tuesday, August 7 (9am - 4pm)
Beginners Track | Intro to Solar Seminar
$149 Registration
Tuesday, August 7
(9am - 3pm)
Advanced Track | Sonnen Certified Installer Training
**The registrant for the Sonnen certified training MUST be the Installer/Designer of the company - the person actually doing the installation. It can not be the Sales Person.
SONNEN CLASS IS NOW FULL - NOT TAKING ANY MORE REGISTRATIONS

Wednesday and Thursday, August 8-9, (9am - 6pm)
M
ain Conference Event* | Technical Product Trainings and Vendor Booths
$199 Registration

*Each Conference registration fee includes admission to the trade show and exhibit hall, all seminars and workshops, and all event breakfasts and lunches.

What to Expect

The Summer 2018 altE Solar Conference Puerto Rico provides solar 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, participants will receive valuable training in their breakout sessions and dedicated training sessions featuring product demonstrations and classroom training.

Conference Location

The Embassy Suites by Hilton in Dorado, Puerto Rico. 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 - Installers

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 - Installers

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!

 

 

 

 

 

Beginners Track:
For Installers New To Solar

Thursday, March 22nd, we will have a Beginners Track for Installers new to Solar, presented by altE - Intro to Solar Grid Tie and Battery Backup. Just getting your business started up? Have new employees you need to get trained up fast? This is the workshop for you. Learn valuable principles about sizing grid tie systems, off-grid system, and grid-tied systems with battery backup. There will also be hands-on training of the products, including mounting options for roofs, and much more!

Note: this class is not IREC accredited and will not earn NABCEP credits.

 

 

 

 


August 2018 Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors

Schneider Electric Morningstar Corporation Xantrex
OutBack Power
Hanwha Solar
Simpliphi Power
Magnum Dimensions Trojan Battery SolarWorld
Ironridge Crown Battery MidNite Solar
     

 

Featured Media Partners

altenergymag.com SolarPro Home Power

 

Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center

Event Location:

The Summer 2018 altE Solar Conference Puerto Rico will be held August 7-9, 2018 at The Embassy Suites by Hilton in Dorado, Puerto Rico.

Embassy Suites by Hilton
201 Dorado Del Mar Boulevard
Dorado, 00646
Puerto Rico, USA

For additional information about The Embassy Suites - click here


Room Reservations:

Conference attendees are responsible for making their own lodging reservations with The Embassy Suites or elsewhere.

 


Fun Stuff To Do

The Embassy Suites Dorado 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

The Embassy Suites by Hilton is located in Dorado, Puerto Rico. To get directions, please click here.

 


August 2018 Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors

Schneider Electric Morningstar Corporation Xantrex
OutBack Power
Hanwha Solar
Simpliphi Power
Magnum Dimensions Trojan Battery SolarWorld
Ironridge Crown Battery MidNite Solar
     

 

Featured Media Partners

altenergymag.com SolarPro Home Power

 

 

Conference Agenda

**CONFERENCE SEMINARS UPDATE:  We are working hard to still get classes accredited by CIAPR. As of this date, we are not confident that they will be approved in time for the Conference, but will have an update this week at the show. We apologize for this, as we have been working diligently to offer this to you. The training sessions will still be jam-packed with valuable technical information, that will help you immensely in your solar business.  We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Times
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
     
  Beginners Track - Intro to Solar Seminar
$149
Advanced Track - Sonnen Certified Installer Training
CLASS IS FULL - NO MORE REGISTRATIONS
     
9:00 - 9:30
Registration
Registration
9:00 - 9:30
Coffee, Continental Breakfast
Coffee, Continental Breakfast
9:30 - 12:30 Intro to Solar Grid Tie and Battery Backup: altE Sonnen Certified Installer Training: Sonnen
12:30 - 1:00
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
1:00 - 4:00 Intro to Solar Grid Tie and Battery Backup: altE Sonnen Certified Installer Training: Sonnen

 

Wednesday, August 8, 2018
$199 
8:00 - 9:00
Registration
8:00 - 9:00 Coffee, Continental Breakfast
8:15 - 8:45 Key Note Address: The Potential of Solar in Puerto Rico - José Guzmán Jimenez, President of ACONER
9:00 - 10:00 SimpliPhi Power:
Product and Sales Training - SimpliPhi Lithium (LFP) Batteries

SolarWorld:
Top Quality Solar Panels - Storm Ready Preparedness

Morningstar:
NEW MultiWave Inverter-Chargers for Off-grid or Battery Backup

10:00 - 10:15

Break in Exhibit Area
10:15- 11:15 Schneider Electric:
AC Coupled Power Storage

Crown Battery:
Optimizing Battery Storage System Life

IronRidge Solar Mounts:
Make Solar Stronger
11-15 - 11:30
Break in Exhibit Area
11:30 - 12:30 Xantrex:
Small off-grid power solutions for life!

Hanwha Q Cells:
Maximize Yields with Hanwha Q CELLS Q.ANTUM DUO Technology

Outback Power:
System Sizing for RE Solutions with Battery Backup
12:30 - 2:00 Lunch Break
2:00 - 3:00 Morningstar:
NEW ‘Essentials Series’ Off-grid Charge Controllers

Magnum Energy:
Battery Based Inverter/Chargers - Part 1

Crown Battery:
Conventional or Advanced Technology Energy Storage. Which is right for my application?
3:00 - 3:15 Break in Exhibit Area
3:15 - 4:15 Midnite Solar:
DC Charge Controllers

Schneider Electric:
Microgrid and Multi-Inverter installations

Trojan Battery:
Battery 101 – Flooded vs. AGM vs. GEL
4:15 - 4:30 Break in Exhibit Area
4:30 - 5:30 altE
NEW! KiloVault™ Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Deep Cycle Solar Batteries

 

Thursday, August 9, 2018
$129 Early Bird for both days Aug 8-9 (until July 23, then $199)
8:00 - 9:00
Registration
8:00 - 9:00 Coffee, Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 Crown Battery:
Understanding the Fundamentals of Battery Energy Storage Systems

Hanwha Q Cells:
Maximize Yields with Hanwha Q CELLS Q.ANTUM DUO Technology

Outback Power:
Installation of a Complete Outback System

10:00 - 10:15

Break in Exhibit Area
10:15- 11:15 Schneider Electric:
Electrical Design for Power Storage PV Installations

SimpliPhi Power:
AccESS Energy Storage Solution

Midnite Solar:
Combiners, Breaker boxes and E-Panels
11-15 - 11:30
Break in Exhibit Area
11:30 - 12:30

IronRidge Solar Mounts:
Designing Your Solar System

Morningstar:
NEW LiveViewTM System Setup and EnvisionTM Remote Monitoring: Tutorial and Demo

SolarWorld:
Providing Real Value to your Customers by Selling Top Quality U.S. Made Solar Panels
12:30 - 2:00 Lunch Break
2:00 - 3:00 Trojan Battery:
Renewable Energy Applications – Battery Bank Options, Sizing and Testing

Magnum Energy:
Sizing Battery Based Inverter/Chargers - Part 2

Xantrex:
Small off-grid power solutions for life!
3:00 - 5:00 Final Break in Exhibit Area to visit Vendor Booths

 

 

 


August 2018 Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors

Schneider Electric Morningstar Corporation Xantrex
OutBack Power
Hanwha Solar
Simpliphi Power
Magnum Dimensions Trojan Battery SolarWorld
Ironridge Crown Battery MidNite Solar
     

 

Featured Media Partners

altenergymag.com SolarPro Home Power

 

Seminars

**CONFERENCE SEMINARS UPDATE:  We are working hard to still get classes accredited by CIAPR. As of this date, we are not confident that they will be approved in time for the Conference, but will have an update this week at the show. We apologize for this, as we have been working diligently to offer this to you. The training sessions will still be jam-packed with valuable technical information, that will help you immensely in your solar business.  We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Tuesday, August 7, 2018


Beginners Track

9:00 - 4:00 - Intro To Solar Grid Tie And Battery Backup
Tuesday, August 7th, we will have a Beginners Track for Installers new to Solar, presented by altE - Intro to Solar Grid Tie and Battery Backup. Just getting your business started up? Have new employees you need to get trained up fast? This is the workshop for you. Learn valuable principles about sizing grid tie systems, off-grid system, and grid-tied systems with battery backup. There will also be hands-on training of the products, including mounting options for roofs, and much more!
Presented by:  altE


Advanced Track

9:00 - 3:00 - Sonnen Certified Installer Training
Tuesday, August 7th, we will also have an Advanced Track for Installers who are interested in becoming Certified to sell Sonnen systems in Puerto Rico. The sonnenBatterie Smart Energy Storage System uses Lithium-ion Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries, the longest-lasting and safest battery chemistry on the market. Start the summer season off right, and give your residential customers who already have grid-tie systems, energy independence and peace of mind. Design training will include Sonnen product line overview, applications, design criteria, and line diagrams review. As well, there will be a hands-on portion with an installation presentation, best practices and trouble-shooting.
Presented by: Sonnen **Per Sonnen: The registrant for the Sonnen certified training MUST be the Installer/Designer of the company - the person actually doing the installation. It can not be the Sales Person.
**SONNEN CLASS IS NOW FULL - NOT TAKING ANY MORE REGISTRATIONS

 

Wednesday, August 8, 2018


8:30 - 9:00

8:30 - 9:00 - Key Note Address: The Potential of Solar in Puerto Rico
Please join the president of ACONER - José Guzmán Jimenez - as he discusses his vision of what Puerto Rico would be if it fully embraced solar power systems, ranging from residential systems to microgrid and commercial systems.


9:00 - 10:00

9:00 - 10:00 - SimpliPhi Power: Product and Sales Training - SimpliPhi Lithium (LFP) Batteries
SimpliPhi Power Lithium batteries are modular and scalable with a lightweight form factor backed by a 10-year warranty. This educational session will engage those seeking to understand how to analyze battery technologies at the system level, and why the levelized cost of energy makes the most sense here.

9:00 - 10:00 - SolarWorld: Top Quality Solar Panels - Storm Ready Preparedness
Storm Ready Solar Preparedness w/SolarWorld Solar Panels - in this session we'll go over how to leverage safe project installations, while growing your solar business.

9:00 - 10:00 - Morningstar: NEW MultiWave Inverter-Chargers for Off-grid or Battery Backup
Join us as we celebrate 25 Years in off-grid solar with the introduction of Morningstar's NEW bi-directional inverter-charger platform. MultiWave establishes the new benchmark in power conversion for any battery-based system in a fanless, lightweight package engineered to perform with poor grid reliability and generators in mind. 


10:15 - 11:15

10:15- 11:15 - Schneider Electric: AC Coupled Power Storage
Installers will learn the system requirements and equipment necessary for retro-fitting a grid tie installation with power storage. Features and benefits of AC coupling will be outlined to assist the installer in designing a new PV system. 

10:15- 11:15 - Crown Battery: Optimizing Battery Storage System Life
Expected battery life is a critical element of your customer’s decision-driver for Energy Storage. In this presentation, Crown Battery will explain how to avoid premature system failures at the design stage and installation – and how Crown Battery’s SolidCast™ and PosiWrap™ design features ensure easy cyclic performance and optimal R.O.I.

10:15- 11:15 - IronRidge Solar Mounts: Make Solar Stronger
Learn about IronRidge's approach to racking, and their 3 main Mounting product lines - Flush Mount, Tilt Mount, and Ground Mount. We will address the features and benefits of each product line and the various scenarios in which they'd be used.


11:30 - 12:30

11:30 - 12:30 - Xantrex: Small Off-grid Power Solutions For Life!
Join Xantrex to learn about technologies that will ensure your clients are prepared for power outages from weather emergencies, natural disasters & other human inflicted causes. These solutions are ideal for off-grid living or for supplementing power needs in areas with unreliable power network. Trust the power experts with an enviable record of many ‘industry firsts’ and a comprehensive suite of power solutions.

11:30 - 12:30 - Hanwha Q Cells: Maximize Yields with Hanwha Q CELLS Q.ANTUM DUO Technology
Hanwha Q CELLS’ new Q.PEAK DUO module portfolio utilizes state-of-the-art half-cell technology and a six bus-bar design, thus achieving a module efficiency up to 19.9% and outstanding performance under real conditions. Learn how these products compare to the competition, in addition to optimal wiring for their new three-part decentralized junction box design.

11:30 - 12:30 - Outback Power: System Sizing for RE Solutions with Battery Backup
Learn how to use OutBack's On-Grid/Off-Grid system sizing tool. Enter load profiles along with environmental, PV and device specs, and out comes a System Summary page. This is a tool, not a BOM generator, but extremely helpful for system sizing and “what if” scenarios that compare different load combinations with various battery types. Also includes generator sizing.


2:00 - 3:00

2:00- 3:00 - Morningstar: NEW ‘Essentials Series’ Off-grid Charge Controllers
We’ll explore our EcoBoost MPPT and EcoPulse PWM charge controllers in-depth. Learn about the latest features and advantages of Essentials as compared to the trusted legacy of our ‘Professional Series’ controllers. We’ll discuss practical guidance for integrating Essentials with the most common battery chemistries from the leading manufacturers today. 

2:00- 3:00 - Magnum Energy: Battery Based Inverter/Chargers - Part 1
This session will include detail and benefits of Magnum's different inverter/chargers, as well as the breaker enclosures and accessories used with Magnum Energy Equipment.

2:00- 3:00 - Crown Battery: Conventional or Advanced Technology Energy Storage. Which Is Right For My Application?
Customers have a number of energy storage options to consider – from traditional Lead battery storage products – to advanced chemistry batteries. In this presentation, Crown Battery helps installers and system designers understand why Crown’s lead batteries deliver the best safety, reliability and cost justification benefits versus alternative storage technologies such as Lithium-ion or Iron batteries.


3:15 - 4:15

3:15 - 4:15 - Midnite Solar: DC Charge Controllers
This workshop will offer an in-depth look at Midnite Solar's selection of charge controllers for PV, wind and hydro applications. Some of the topics to be discussed will be proper sizing and installation methods used for various system configurations, conductor and over current protection considerations, arc fault and ground fault protection.

3:15 - 4:15 - Schneider Electric: Microgrid and Multi-Inverter installations
A thorough review of sizing considerations with Inverter/Chargers. Understand the communication network and functions of multiple inverter installations to meet the demands of larger systems. Learn how to Identify the need and role of generators.

3:15 - 4:15 - Trojan Battery: Battery 101 – Flooded vs. AGM vs. GEL
Trojan Battery discusses key battery differences and its U.S.-based manufacturing process. Learn about battery selection, charging guidelines, system sizing and proper maintenance. You’ll also gain an understanding of battery capacity ratings, cycle life expectations and how field conditions affect battery life and performance. In addition, you’ll learn about Smart Carbon™, Trojan’s proprietary formula which provides improved performance when the batteries operate in Partial State of Charge.


4:30 - 5:30

4:30 - 5:30 - altE: NEW! KiloVault™ Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Deep Cycle Solar Batteries
Come and learn about altE's newest battery - our own KiloVault™ Lithium battery! Available in 1.8kWh and 3.6kWh capacities, these long-lasting batteries work in 12, 24, or 48V configurations. Lower cost per watt-hour/cycle over full lifespan than traditional lead batteries. We're excited about this new product launch - please join us!

 

 

Thursday, August 9, 2018


9:00 - 10:00

9:00 - 10:00 - Crown Battery: Understanding The Fundamentals Of Battery Energy Storage Systems
Energy Storage Systems are rapidly evolving in the world of Off-Grid and Grid-Tied applications. Learn the fundamentals about battery design and construction, the basics of sizing, setup and charging - and how Crown Battery’s Renewable Power batteries deliver reliability that exceeds customer expectations.

9:00 - 10:00 - Hanwha Q Cells: Maximize Yields with Hanwha Q CELLS Q.ANTUM DUO Technology
Hanwha Q CELLS’ new Q.PEAK DUO module portfolio utilizes state-of-the-art half-cell technology and a six bus-bar design, thus achieving a module efficiency up to 19.9% and outstanding performance under real conditions. Learn how these products compare to the competition, in addition to optimal wiring for their new three-part decentralized junction box design.

9:00 - 10:00 - Outback Power: Installation Of A Complete Outback System
Learn how to install a complete Outback system from A-Z! We'll go over conductor type and sizing, recommended AC Boxes, Combiner Boxes/Load Centers, and breakers.


10:15 - 11:15

10:15- 11:15 - Schneider Electric: Electrical Design for Power Storage PV Installations
Attendees will learn how to size a system with respect to the amount of solar panels and battery storage. There will be an emphasis on defining the equipment necessary to achieve the goals of the customer. 

10:15- 11:15 - SimpliPhi Power: AccESS Energy Storage Solution
SimpliPhi your power with AccESS - a fully integrated, safe, reliable, non-hazardous Energy Storage System. Applications include backup power, peak-shaving, and self- consumption of solar PV.

10:15- 11:15 - Midnite Solar: Combiners, Breaker boxes and E-Panels
Let Midnite Solar show you how it all comes together with their selection of Combiners, Breaker Boxes, and E-Panels. Midnite has a great assortment of products that will make your PV installation all that it needs to be - and more!


11:30 - 12:30

11:30 - 12:30 - IronRidge Solar Mounts: Design your Racking for your PV System
In this session, we'll do a deep dive into our free online Design Assistant tool and how it can be used to design and quote a solar system. It will include a live demo of how to design a system for our three product lines - Flush Mount, Tilt Mount, and Ground Mount - and will show attendees how to get a finalized design, permitting documents, and a bill of materials at the end.

11:30 - 12:30 - Morningstar: NEW LiveViewTM System Setup and EnvisionTM Remote Monitoring: Tutorial and Demo
No prior networking experience is required to learn how to use the latest software from Morningstar to interact with your controller or inverter. We’ll cover our legacy software, MSView, still applicable to most Morningstar controllers, as well as our new graphical web-based interfaces designed for mobile, tablet, or desktop use. Whether you need to connect locally at the site or remotely over the internet we’ll walk through a demonstration of the software and hardware needed to take full advantage of your Morningstar equipment. 

11:30 - 12:30 - SolarWorld: Providing Real Value to your Customers by Selling Top Quality U.S. Made Solar Panels
Increase sales and improve margins, by taking your sales pitch to the next level with your customers. We will go over pre-call preparations, how SolarWorld differs from the competition, and advanced sales tactics. As well, we will learn about our Dual Warranty Protection, and the SolarWorld Installer Rewards Program.


2:00 - 3:00

2:00- 3:00 - Trojan Battery: Renewable Energy Applications – Battery Bank Options, Sizing and Testing
Trojan battery discusses a variety of applications which use renewable energy to provide power and charge battery banks. You’ll learn about how to decide which battery type is best for an application and how to size a battery bank. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the IEC test method that is used to evaluate batteries for renewable energy applications. We will also discuss some of the features found in Trojan’s newest lines of Solar batteries.

2:00- 3:00 - Magnum Energy: Sizing Battery Based Inverter/Chargers - Part 2
This session will detail sizing Magnum Energy equipment in both off grid and grid interactive applications with battery back-up.

2:00- 3:00 - Xantrex: Small Off-grid Power Solutions For Life!
Join Xantrex to learn about technologies that will ensure your clients are prepared for power outages from weather emergencies, natural disasters & other human inflicted causes. These solutions are ideal for off-grid living or for supplementing power needs in areas with unreliable power network. Trust the power experts with an enviable record of many ‘industry firsts’ and a comprehensive suite of power solutions.


3:15 - 5:30

3:15 - 4:15 - altE: Sizing your Grid Tie System with Battery Backup - Designing with KiloVault Lithium Batteries
Join one of altE's veterans as they go over how to size a grid-tie system with battery backup. They do this all day every day, so will have some valuable tips to help provide you the tools to sell this type of system to your customers.

 

 

 


August 2018 Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors

Schneider Electric Morningstar Corporation Xantrex
OutBack Power
Hanwha Solar
Simpliphi Power
Magnum Dimensions Trojan Battery SolarWorld
Ironridge Crown Battery MidNite Solar
     

 

Featured Media Partners

altenergymag.com SolarPro Home Power

 

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