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Electrical Design of PV Systems
Become a Solar Energy Contractor
Residential SHW Installation Training
The Fundamentals of Solar Hot Water (SHW)
The Fundamentals of Photovoltaics (PV)
Unirac CLICKSYS Webinar
Videos & Resources     

For more information about any of the training opportunities below, please contact Sue Barnette at 800.374.4494 x2981Adobe ReaderYou will need Adobe Reader to view agendas and registration forms. Install Adobe Reader here.Wlw


Electrical Design of PV Systems

This 2-part training set will offer to the PV Solar student the opportunity to understand the design aspects of solar systems and the associated installation requirements broken into two, two-hour segments. This course is presented by IEC Chesapeake and groSolar.

Part 1: How to size an array and choose the right components
Price: $75 per person
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 3p-5p
Location: IEC Chesapeake - Odenton Training Center
              1424 Odenton Road
              Odenton, MD 21113
Register here.

Part 2: How to put a PV system together in a NEC compliant way
Price: $75 per person
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Location: IEC Chesapeake - Odenton Training Center
              1424 Odenton Road
              Odenton, MD 21113
Register here.

 


Become a Solar Energy Contractor

Who Should Attend: Existing solar energy contractors, existing building contractors, existing electrical, plumbing and HVAC contractors, and those looking to become a solar energy contractor
Seminar Type: 1-day seminar
Price: Free (breakfast and lunch included)
Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 9am-5pm
Location: groSolar
              7761 Waterloo Road
              Jessup, MD 20794 MAP

Register for this seminar by completing the Registration Form. For more information or questions please contact Sue Barnette at 800.374.4494 x2981.


Residential SHW Installation Training

Who Should Attend: Plumbing and building contractors looking to get into solar, existing groSolar dealers considering adding SHW to their product offerings, anyone who is seeking a good introduction to SHW
Seminar Type: Hands-on Training
Price: $395 per person
Date: Monday, December 14 - Tuesday, December 15
Location: Bahia Resort Hotel
              998 W. Mission Bay Drive
              San Diego, CA 92109 MAP
 

More details and registration can be found on the Registration Form. For more information or questions please contact Sue Barnette at 800.374.4494 x2981.

 


The Fundamentals of Solar Hot Water (SHW)

Who Should Attend: Plumbing and building contractors looking to get into solar, existing groSolar dealers considering adding SHW to their product offerings and anyone who is seeking a good introduction to SHW.
Learning Objectives:

  • Overview of the solar hot water industry
  • Understanding how different solar hot water solutions operate
  • Receive an expert opinion on the pros and cons of solar hot water and the different types of systems

Seminar Type: Webinar
Price: Free
DatesAll presentations are via webinar. Please select a link below to register for your session.

Wednesday, December 16 - 4-5PM EST  


The Fundamentals of Photovoltaics (PV)

Who Should Attend: Electrical and building contractors looking to get into solar, existing groSolar delaers who want to train new personnel, anyone who needs a good introduction to PV.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Find out what PV is and how it works

  • Learn the real value of PV and why contractors are flocking to get into the business

  • Learn to evaluate possible sites for PV and the different array mounting methods

  • Hear the answers to your most commonly asked questions

Seminar Type: Webinar
Price: Free
Dates: All presentations are via webinar. Please select a link below to register for your session.

Thu, Nov 19, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Tue, Dec 22, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST


Unirac CLICKSYS Webinar

Designed for flush roof, mounting applications, CLICKSYS offers superior aesthetics with great value and is easily installed on most roofing types, including barrel and Spanish tiles. Join us for this exclusive free live web seminar to learn everything about the revolutionary CLICKSYS PV mounting system including how to layout your own racking.
Date: Every Friday
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

 


 

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 SPECIAL: groSolar PV Installation Training Video 

Webinar Notes: Selling Solar in Today's Economy (presented 4/21)

Array to Inverter Optimization