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Event - Solar Power International: Who is Attending

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This event will take place on October 20 - 23, 2014, at the Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada. Some of the biggest names in the solar industry will be in attendence at Solar Power International. This includes:

G&W provides medium voltage switches to the renewable energy market. All G&W switches are maintenance-free, weatherproof, and can be used in submersible applications, as they are impervious to the environmental elements typically found in offshore wind applications. Ratings through 38 kV, 630 amps continuous, as well as fault interrupting up to 25 kA (-40° F to 122° F). Booth #2060

UL offers a suite of PV plant services that helps owner-operators, developers, financiers, EPCs, insurers and manufacturers manage risks associated with building and operating a PV plant. We help manage risk by providing technical information and data for energy yield assessments, technical due diligence, and measurements and inspection. Booth # 2912

Canadian Solar is North America’s largest solar manufacturer, they offers world-class products for the residential, utility, and commercial markets. Among our current product offerings include Quartech PV modules, String Inverters, off-grid Maples solar systems and many more. Visit booth #300 at the SPI show to check out our innovative products! Booth # 300

UNIRAC, a Hilti Group company, is the leading manufacturer of PV mounting systems in North America. Have confidence with our proven track record of performance with more than 2.8 GW of experience since 1998. Altogether we bring nearly 500,000 installations’ worth of knowledge to your project. Booth # 306

Mersen’s innovative HelioProtection® Program offers dedicated solutions for safer and more reliable solar installations. Designed specifically to provide optimum protection for photovoltaic applications, Mersen’s HelioProtection product line encompasses fuses and fuseholders, surge protection devices, disconnect switches, cooling devices, bus bars, wire management solutions, and electronic systems for energy management. Booth #2709

RenewableEnergyWorld.com was started in 1998 by a group of Renewable Energy professionals who wanted their work to relate to their passion for renewable energy. With this passion and the desire to create a long term sustainable business, we have created perhaps the single most recognized and trusted source for Renewable Energy News and Information on the Internet. Booth #5316

Solar Central is the networking hot spot on the SPI show floor. Featuring live interviews and breaking news, panel discussions on hot topics, and a chance to speak with session presenters on cutting-edge content, Solar Central is the epicenter of show and industry related news. Booth #4920

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To register click here.

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Event - Solar Power International

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This event will be held October 20-23, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Solar Power International, the solar industry’s most powerful, comprehensive educational conference and product exhibition.

Whether as an exhibitor, sponsor, or attendee, explore ways to participate and engage with more than 15,000 professionals in solar energy and related fields for four days of action-packed show floor hours, educational sessions and workshops, general sessions and special events. This is the best chance of the year to connect with colleagues and industry leaders.

In Las Vegas, SPI ’14 show participants will gain exposure to a new market for solar, new products, service providers and professionals. Attending Solar Power International is the best business decision you’ll make all year.

Who attends: Savvy solar industry professionals who want to learn, grown, connect, and compete. If you need to stay in step with the solar energy industry, you should plan to be at Solar Power International 2014.

Architects
Builders and project developers
Distributors
Engineering firms
Entrepreneurs
Government representatives and policymakers
Installers and contractors
Investors and financiers
Legal/Services
Manufacturers
Military
Utilities

For more information or to register click here.

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Infographic - US Solar Power Statistics and Rankings

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Course - Solar Photovoltaic

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This two-day course on solar photovoltaics (Basic + Advanced) will take place on the 26th - 27th September 2014, at Edinburgh Napier University. It is also available online. The course is designed for technicians and individuals intending to learn how to install, maintain and repair Solar Photovoltaic equipment.

Participants of this course learn how Solar Panels work and gain a thorough understanding of solar PV systems, this allows them to apply for registration with an Microgeneration Certification Scheme.

Become a Solar Energy Expert Consultant - Participants on this course can also take Electrics for Renewables and Renewable Energy Management and Finance courses to achieve the new Solar Energy Consultant Expert Certificate.

Course Content

Composition of the light.
Photovoltaic effect.
Photovoltaic cells.
Materials.
Daily/ annual energy.
Positioning of the modules.
Photovoltaic Energy.
Photovoltaic Illumination.
Planning and designing a photovoltaic installation.
The electric load.
Costs and evaluation of the economical solutions.
Maintenance and reliability.
Practical solutions.
Typologies and modality of installation.
Integration of the photovoltaic modules in the building structure.
Payback time.
Economical perspectives.

For more information click here.

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Photovaltaic Panel Shortages - The Downside of the Solar Boom

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The solar industry is booming but a looming shortage of photovoltaic panels reveals that there is a downside to the industry's prodigious growth. A glut of photovoltaic panels drove prices down sharply. The oversupply that drove the price decline forced some companies into bankruptcy and slowed capital investment. Now the industry is expecting the first supply shortfall since 2006.

Although there will be huge demand from small scale solar, particularly home based, suppliers may sell most of their supply to big customers. If utility-scale solar farms get priority this will be a serious limiting factor inhibiting the growth of rooftop systems.

The news is not all bad. The fact that production capacity is not keeping up with demand is causing some companies to expand. Companies that are already expanding or planning to expand in the near term include Canadian Solar Inc SunPower Corp. The gap between supply and demand is expected to narrow by the end of 2014 and this is expected to lead to increased investments in advanced equipment.

The shortage will cause suppliers to prioritize countries like the US and Japan where there is less price competition and more stable pricing. While parts of the developing world like Latin America will be impacted more by the shortages.

In 2006 the solar industry installed 1.5 gigawatts of capacity. To address this demand Chinese manufacturers raised $1.8 billion to finance new production capacity in 2007 and a total of $5 billion shares between 2005 to 2010. In the process China emerged as the market leaders in solar energy. However, the Chinese produced glut of capacity drove down prices and forced dozens of companies into bankruptcy.

Every industry goes through cycles of boom and bust and the solar industry is no different. What makes the solar industry unique is the fact that shortages are unlikely to increase prices. There are a wide range of energy options, so if the price of solar goes up too much, buyers will turn to cheaper alternatives.

© 2014, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

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Infographic - The Growth of Solar Energy

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Solar's Prodigious Growth in the US

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Home based solar, commercial scale solar and on-site solar for businesses are growing in the U.S. and around the world. US solar energy capacity grew 418 percent from 2010 to mid 2014 (2,326 megawatts to 12,057 megawatts).

Solar is one of the fastest-growing power sectors in the US and around the world. Over the last several years we have seen a 20 percent annual growth rate in the US solar industry. US solar power expanded by 100 percent in 2013.

In the US 143,000 people were employed in the solar industry in 2013, representing a growth rate of 50 percent since 2010. These people are employed at 5,600 companies across the country. The rate of utility solar installations more than doubled since 2012 and the US added more than 4,000 megawatts of photovoltaic power in 2013.

Globally the solar industry now provides more than 2.3 million jobs. This meteoric growth is being driven in large part by price declines. Solar panels now sell for 76 cents a watt compared with $2.01 at the end of 2010. The cost for installing this technology has also diminished by an astounding 60 percent since 2011.

Installations are expected to increase by as much as 29 percent in 2014. The industry may install 52 gigawatts in 2014 followed by 61 gigawatts in 2015. This represents a considerable increase over the 40 gigawatts installed in 2013. It is more than seven times the numbers we saw five years ago.

The growth of small-scale solar systems is expected to be a major force going forward. One of the areas expected to see the most rapid growth is home based solar. In California the number of rooftop solar panels doubled in 2013. The Interior Department plans to issue permits for solar projects for 6 million homes by 2020.

This growth will be further accelerated by expectations that electricity from residential solar panels will be cost-competitive with that delivered by local electric utilities in 2015.

Leading solar energy states are California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Nevada. The top five states with the most solar growth in 2013 were California, Arizona, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. The top five states by total number of solar jobs are California, Arizona, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New York.

Some of the notable projects are located in Lancaster California, Gainesville (feed-in tariff), North Carolina and Nevada (Apple's solar farms and data centers). Noteworthy campaigns that are helping to fuel this growth include Put Solar On It, a shared solar systems project known as Solar Gardens (which includes the Boulder Cowdery Meadows Solar Array in Colorado), the NYC Solar Map tool, and Solarize which buys solar panels in large quantities to make them affordable to home owners.

© 2014, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

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Course - Electrics for Solar PV and Renewable Systems

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This course on Electrics for Solar PV and renewable systems will address safety, instruments and controls. This intensive two-day course offers an exam for the Galileo Master Certificate. It is intended for professionals and individuals with a strong interest in the electrical equipment side of renewable systems, safety instruments and controls.

It will take place on the 24th - 25th September 2014, at Edinburgh Napier University. It is also available online with live tutorial.

Become a Solar Energy Expert Consultant - Participants in this course can also take Solar Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Management and Finance courses to achieve the new Solar Energy Consultant Expert Certificate.

Course Content

Electrical Fundamentals
Electrical Safety
Instrumentation
Battery Backup
Inverters
Earthing and Bonding
Cable Termination Skills
Fault Isolation
Safe Isolation Methods
Supply System Overview
Electrical Regulations Overview
Exam
Practical hands-on experience showing the use of test equipment to enhance installation and troubleshooting technique on renewable energy systems.

The practical sessions will include exercises in: 

· aligning solar panels
· true power measurement
· use of dummy loads
· inverter testing
· checking meter calibration
· insulation testing

Note: participants will be connecting solar panels/renewable equipment, supervised, in a safe environment.

Course Objectives
  • Understand components and arrangements found in renewable systems.
  • Recognise the types of instrumentation used in the operation of renewable systems, including sizing, interfacing and using battery backup systems.
  • Identify the advantages and limitations of inverter types and technologies.
  • Understand the types of electrical dangers and the need for safety.
  • Recognise the need for reliable and safe terminations, earthing and bonding regulations.
  • Understand the concept of safe isolation and fault isolation techniques and equipment.

For more information click here.

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The Obama Administration's Support for Solar

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Earlier this year at what was billed as a "solar summit" the Obama administration announced a $15 million program to help state, local and tribal governments build solar panels and other infrastructure to fight climate change. The initiative is designed to push governments and private and nonprofit businesses to increase their use of solar power.

This program encourage federal agencies, military installations, and publicly-subsidized buildings in the Washington area to install more solar panels on roofs, covered parking garages and open land.

Also earlier this year the Department of Energy (DoE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced their own pro-solar initiatives. DoE indicated that it would guarantee at least $2.5 billion in loans for “innovative” solar projects. Over the next decade the EPA pledged to double the use of renewable energy at its network of 1,500 partners organizations which includes schools, public buildings, and businesses.

The solar industry combats climate change by providing clean energy that reduces the need for power derived from environmentally destructive fossil fuels. It also grows the economy and provides jobs. There are currently nearly 143,000 Americans employed by the solar sector representing growth of 50 percent since 2010.

© 2014, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

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Event - Solar Power International (SPI) 2014

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Solar Power International (SPI), will be held October 20-23, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event is the solar industry’s most powerful, comprehensive educational conference and product exhibition.

Whether as an exhibitor, sponsor, or attendee, explore ways to participate an engage with more than 15,000 professionals in solar energy and related fields for four days of action-packed show floor hours, educational sessions and workshops, general sessions and special events and the best chance of the year to connect with colleagues and industry leaders.

Overview

• North America’s premier business-to-business event for professionals in solar energy and related fields.
• Brings the full range of industry ideas, experts, professionals, and information together in one comprehensive
• Global event that drives buying decisions and business solutions for the entire solar energy industry.

Facts

• More than 15,000 solar energy industry professionals from 75+ countries attend.
• More than 700 leading manufacturers, service providers, and vendors on the Expo floor.
• Four full days of power-packed ROI that will help you grow, learn, connect, and compete.

Features

• Peer-led educational programming designed to exchange ideas, share lessons learned, and provide solutions for your business.
• Unique networking opportunities that allow you to solidify your current relationships and build new ones.
• Connections with industry vendors and professionals from the U.S. and around the world as they showcase their newest products and services.
• Opportunities to expand in and with the US market.

To register click here .

© 2014, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

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Course - DIY Solar Installation

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The DIY Solar (Photovoltaic) Micro-FIT Installation weekend course, will take place on Saturday July 5 to Sunday Jul 6, 2014 at The Living City Campus at Kortright, 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge, Ontario.

This course offers participants both the theory and hands-on knowledge and skills sets to install a Micro-FIT solar system on your own roof. Discover how you can reap a better return on investment on a micro-fit installation potential payback less than 7 years and a ROI of greater than 10% for 20 years.

The course covers photovoltaic theory and technology, solar site assessment, sizing, components, best practices for installation. You will even have an opportunity to assemble and install a grid-tied PV system on day two. The equipment used in this workshop is representative of systems currently being installed under the Micro- FIT program throughout Ontario.

You are advised to dress according to the weather, as a portion of this workshop will take place outdoors.

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Event - Intersolar North America

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The Intersolar North America conference will take place on July 7 - 9, 2014 and the exhibit will occur on July 8 - 10, 2014. The conference will be held at the InterContinental Hotel San Francisco and the exhibition is located next door. Intersolar North America is the most-attended Solar Exhibition in the United States.

This year's conference is set to reach a new level by covering the latest innovations, from PV and energy storage to solar heating & cooling technologies.

This year’s program truly bridges solar theory and best practice. In the spotlight are a wide range of cost-effective installation trainings for installers and solar practitioners developed with Intersolar's partners SEI, NABCEP, CALSEIA, NAATBatt.

For more information click here.

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Workshop - Photovoltaic System Fundamentals

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The Photovoltaic System Fundamentals workshop will take place on June 13 2014 - Jun 14 2014. This 1 1/2 day workshop will introduce participants to the basic concepts, tools, materials and construction and engineering techniques needed to design and construct systems that convert solar resources into electricity with photovoltaic (PV) technologies. Participants will learn how to assess the solar resources available at a particular site and how to use that information to estimate the energy production and economics of a PV system. Participants will learn how to design and construct safe and reliable code compliant photovoltaic systems.

The workshop will address contemporary trends, products and policies and incentives. It will include lectures and power point presentations, site assessment and system design and construction activities, computer modeling, and exploration of numerous systems we have set up around the Department of Technology & Environmental Design at Appalachian State University.

Learning Objectives:

1.Measure and assess solar resources at a site and using that data estimate the energy production and system economics of photovoltaic systems
2.Identify and describe a wide variety of components used in solar electricity producing systems and basic system types
3.Design and construct both grid tied and battery based photovoltaic systems
4.Describe policies and incentives in place to stimulate the market for PV in NC
5.Estimate the economics of PV systems Who should attend? High school** and community college teachers, architects, engineers, builders, handy homeowners, entrepreneurs, and tradesmen and women

**Note: 5 FULL scholarships (sorry, all are claimed, I can put your name on a list if someone cancels) are available to the first 5 high school teachers that email millerjm1@appstate.edu**

Cost: $375* (includes lunch on Friday) *Early Registration Cost: $325 - Register by close of business day May 23 to receive discount Students in UNC system cost: $300** **Student Early Registration Cost: $275

Location: Appalachian State University Campus, *Revised Location* -Room 180 in Katherine Harper Hall/Kerr Scott Hall. Park at Rivers Street Parking Deck next to building, a parking permit that you should display in your vehicle will be issued at check-in. Time: Friday, June 13 9:00am - 4:00 pm and Saturday, June 14 9:00am - 1:00pm

Continuing Education Credits Offered: 1.0 License renewal credit for teachers, 10 LU|HSW, 10 PDH All attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion

Instructor: Dennis Scanlin

Dennis Scanlin is a Professor in the Department of Technology and Environmental Design at Appalachian State University. He received a BS from Penn State University and a MA & Ed.D from West Virginia University. Energy education & renewable energy technology have been the major focus of his work.

He has designed, constructed & tested many renewable energy systems including; solar ovens, food dryers, lumber kilns, water heaters, water distillers, space heating systems, green houses, and small hydro, wind, & PV systems. He has also developed and taught numerous courses and workshops focusing on a wide variety of renewable energy technologies over the last 30 years. Over the last 10 years renewable electricity system design and construction has been the major focus of his work.

Click here to register.

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Webinar - SEPA's Annual Utility Solar Survey

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A one hour webinar reviewing SEPA's Annual Utility Solar Survey takes place on June 26th 2014 at 11AM Pacific/2PM Eastern.
 This information sharing event will review the trends revealed by the SEPA utility solar survey and the Utility Solar Market Executive Snapshot. This webinar will focus on three specific trends in the areas of distributed generation and the utility business model; utility-scale solar versus distributed generation; and the development of new offerings for utility customers.

They will dive into the top ten rankings to uncover the details of the utilities that are shaping the marketplace. Explore how different market segments are deploying PV and CSP and compare the portfolios of different utilities.

The presentation will be followed by audience Q&A.

Participant take-aways will include an improved understanding of the following:

•Where and how utilities are adapting their business models in response to the solar market growth and trends.
•How today’s utilities view their customers and growing trends in what utilities are offering.
•The factors impacting growth of utility-scale and distributed generation solar markets and trends and forecast for Concentrating Solar Power.
•Who is investing in solar and what is expected in coming decades.
•How technology prices, utility/industry business models, and policy are driving solar adoption.

Target Audience: General interest to all stakeholders working in the solar and electricity markets

Speakers: Becky Campbell, Senior Research Manager, SEPA / Miriam Makhyoun, Research Manager, SEPA

Cost: Free to SEPA members and the media (subject to verification), $199 for Non-Members.

Click here to register.

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Event - PV America Solar Industry Conference and Exhibition

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PV America is the Solar Industry’s Conference and Exhibition. It will take place on June 23 - 25, 2014 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

This event is all about PV solar solutions with a regional focus. PV America brings together manufacturers and service providers with professionals interested in the technologies, innovations, research, and policy that is driving the PV industry today and into the future. This annual event offers a focused Expo, quality networking, professional development, and timely educational content and training.

At PV America you can:

•Connect with thousands of PV industry peers and nearly 100 exhibiting companies.
•Showcase and launch your latest solutions for the PV market.
•Discover the policy, technology, business, and scientific trends that are impacting the region.
•Gain insights, build skills, and identify innovative solutions to be more competitive.
•Interact with policymakers who support solar energy technology. PV America is produced by SEIA and SEPA.

Unlike other solar conferences, all proceeds from PV America support the expansion of the U.S. PV solar energy market through both associations’ year-round research and education activities, and through SEIA’s advocacy, research and communications efforts.

PV America Fast Facts:

•Nearly to 3,000 professionals from PV-related fields
•Nearly 100 exhibiting companies •30+ conference sessions Who Attends:
•Manufacturers
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•Utilities •Government representatives and policymakers •Investors and financiers •Architects, builders and developers
•And more On the Exhibit Floor: •Energy Service Providers
•Building-Integrated PV •Concentrating PV
•Consumer PV
•Consumer PV Products
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PV America is the only event in the eastern United States designed specifically for PV-focused solar professionals. PVA ’14 event will focus on issues facing the Northeast region as the show heads to Boston.

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