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Wednesday, March 16th - 11:30AM -12:30pm EST (8:30AM-9:30AM PST)

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SolarEdge

Presented by: John Berdner, General Manager - North America for SolarEdge

Description: Learn about SolarEdge's power maximizing system and monitoring.

Type: webinar

Cost: Free

Date:  Wednesday, March 16th - 11:30AM -12:30pm EST (8:30AM-9:30AM PST)

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Once registered you wlil receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the webinra.


Stepping Up to Commercial PV

Presented by: Jeff Spies of SolarSpies and Kyle Toll (groSolar Distribution Technical Sales Rep) will share insights that will help residential installers successfully and profitably compete in the commercial PV installation business.

Description: Topics include:

  • The opportunities for commercial projects
  • Differences between residential and commercial customers
  • Challenges
  • Profit margins and incentives
  • Project timelines
  • Marketing and sales strategies
  • Site survey and commercial rooftop PV
  • Bidding and negotiating
  • Risk assessment
  • Contracts & variances
  • Change order process
  • Staffing
  • Out of state projects

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date: stay tuned for upcoming webinars

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.


gro Your Solar Business - An Insider's Guide to Success

Presented by: Jeff Spies - President of SolarSpies & Secretary of NABCEP - the solar industry certification agency.

Description
A must for business owners and green job seekers! This popular webinar addresses the key steps to succeeding in the competitive solar PV business. This popular training program covers the following topics:

  • Qualifications for becoming a solar dealer

  • Dealer cost and profitability

  • Training and certification

  • Commonly used renewable energy systems

  • Solar industry players and markets

  • Common PV configurations

  • Solar product groups

  • Key factors to succeeding in solar

  • Site analysis and system design

  • Incentives and system financing

  • The four key partners

  • Sales strategies

  • Marketing your business

  • Informational resources

  • And much more!

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date: stay tuned for upcoming webinars

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.


Solar Selling

Presented by: Jeff Spies - President of SolarSpies & Secretary of NABCEP - the solar industry certification agency.

Description

Nothing happens in solar until the sale is made. This webinar will review the sales challenges facing solar contractors and the knowledge, skills and tools needed to establish sound sales strategies for your growing PV installation business. We will review the sales process and cover each of the following areas: 

  • Prospecting
  • Qualifying
  • Site Analysis
  • Conceptual Design
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financing
  • Non-Financial Benefits
  • Performance Analysis
  • Prepare Proposals
  • Present Proposal
  • Closing the Sale

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date: stay tuned for upcoming webinars
Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.


Waterproofing Your Roof Penetrations with Quick Mount PV

Presented by: Johan Alfsen of Quick Mount PV. Johan is the Training Manager for Quick Mount PV and has been a keynote speaker and trainer on the topic of roof penetrations and code compliance for residential solar installations. He has trained solar PV and thermal installers throughout North America on the importance of following roofing codes and is leading the effort to expand roofing skills and knowledge in the solar installer community.
Description

Water intrusion from roof penetrations has become a major concern in the solar industry. In this presentation Johan, Alfsen, of QuickMount PV, will discuss how to follow important roofing codes in order to maintain roof warranties, protect the roof, and installer liability. Various Quick Mount PV products will be discussed.

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date: stay tuned for upcoming webinars 


Solar Marketing & PR

Presented by: Jeff Spies - President of SolarSpies & Secretary of NABCEP - the solar industry certification agency.

Description

Marketing is more important to a solar contractor when compared to other trades due to lack of repeat customers. Your business needs a steady stream of qualified prospects to survive and grow. With the dramatic increase in solar contractors, standing out from the crowd takes careful marketing planning and implementation. We will review the best resources and strategies that have helped successful solar contractors attract qualified customers and help make the sales process more effective. This webinar will address: 

  • Planning YOUR marketing program
  • Target customers -residential & commercial
  • Referrals
  • Online Marketing
  • Website, Email, Social Media
  • Trade Shows & Home Shows
  • Training Events
  • Lead Generation Services
  • Print Ads
  • Outdoor Ads
  • Radio & TV
  • Press Releases
  • Press Coverage

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date: stay tuned fro upcoming webinars

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.


Zep Solar - A Faster, Simpler and Safer Way to Mount and Ground PV Modules

Description: 

Learn about the revolutionary Zep PV Mounting and Grounding System.

Zep is a highly engineered, ultra fast and easy-to-install integrated mounting and grounding system for PV installers. The Zep system uses a unique module frame that allows the Zep hardware to "snap" in or "twist" in with a quarter turn saving time and money, increasing grounding safety. These features greatly reduce time on the roof, shipping costs, warehousing costs, etc.

Zep is a true revolution in the solar industry.

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date: stay tuned for upcoming webinars

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the webinar.


PV Modules - What you need to know in a rapidly developing market

Presented by: Jeff Spies of SolarSpies

Description: Learn the latest developments in the rapidly changing PV market. Learn the keys to securing a stable supply of quality PV modules. This one hour webinar will cover the following topics:

  • PV Module Types
  • Materials of Construction
  • Grounding
  • Voltage & Current Output
  • Power Payback
  • Life Expectancy
  • Ratings
  • Certifications
  • Module Availability
  • Pricing
  • Power Production Warranty
  • Choosing Quality Modules

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date: stay tuned for upcoming webinars

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the webinar.


ARCHIVES:

Steping Up to Commercial PV - presented 2/16/11
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Solar Marketing & PR - presented 1/4/11
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Zep Solar - presented 1/4/11
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Solar Selling - presented 12/21/10

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gro Your Solar Business - An Insider's Guide to Success - presented 12/10/10
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PV Modules - What you need to know in a rapidly developing market - presented 11/10/10
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