Solar Contractor Dealer Training

Troubleshooting PV (Solar) Systems

Fundamentals of PV
Fundamentals of SHW
Unirac Mounting System Webinars
Videos & Resources

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Solar Contractor Dealer Training

This 2-day seminar on becoming a successful solar energy contractor will include technical training on solar design and installation. This seminar is designed for existing solar energy contractors, building contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors and HVAC contractors and for those looking to become a solar energy contractor.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have knowledge of:

• Photovoltaic power systems: what components to use and how they go together

• Solar water heating systems: how they work and what works best from a business standpoint

• Why being a dealer for groSolar can give you an "unfair" advantage over the competition

• How you can utilize groSolar's training and development program and skate past the competition

• Successful sales methods: tips from the masters

Date & Location: 9am-5pm both days (Continental breakfast at 8:30am)

            Austin, TX - March 15-16
            Emeryville, CA, March 18-19
            Philadelphia, PA, April 15-16
            Phoenix, AZ, May 20-21

Price: $395 per person (breakfast and lunch included)

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March 15-16, Austin, TX
March 18-19, Emeryville, CA
April 15-16, Philadelphia, PA
May 20-21, Phoenix, AZ

For questions please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 1.800.467.6527 x2981.

Troubleshooting PV (Solar) Systems

This course is designed to provide the basic processes needed when installing PV (solar) systems. The topics covered incorporate the goal of reducing labor and cost and include:

• Typical system design errors and performance problems
• Associated performance problems with typical causes
• Equipment needed for typical system performance analysis
• Compare actual system power output to expected output
• Typical locations for electrical/mechanical failure

Price: $75 per person
Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Location: IEC Chesapeake - Odenton Training Center
              1424 Odenton Road
              Odenton, MD 21113

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Fundamentals of PV

This free webinar is an introduction to solar electric systems (photovoltaics or PV). It is intended for those who are just getting started in the industry or simply want to know something about PV. In this webinar we will discuss:

• what PV is and how it works
• the incentives available for PV systems
• the past, present and future of the PV industry
• the basics of how to conduct site evaluations for PV systems
• the Real Value of PV

Presenter: Jeff Gilbert

Price: FREE

Type: Online Webinar

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Wednesday, February 17, 4-5pm EST

Wednesday, March 17, 4-5pm EST

Wednesday, April 14, 4-5pm EST

Thursday, May 13, 4-5pm EST

For questions please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 1.800.467.6527 x2981.

Fundamentals of SHW (Solar Hot Water)

This free webinar is an introduction to solar hot water systems. It is intended for those who are just getting started in the industry or simply want to know something about SHW. In this webinar we discuss:

• what SHW is and how it works
• the incentives available for SHW systems
• the past, present and future of the SHW industry
• the basics of how to conduct site evaluations for SHW systems
• the Real Value of SHW

Presenter: Jeff Gilbert

Price: FREE

Type: Online Webinar
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Wednesday, February 3, 4-5pm EST

Wednesday, March 3, 4-5pm EST

Wednesday, March 31, 4-5pm EST

Wednesday, April 28, 4-5pm EST

For questions please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 1.800.467.6527 x2981.

Unirac Mounting System Webinars

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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VIDEOS & RESOURCES:

SPECIAL: groSolar PV Installation Training Video

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

Array to Inverter Optimization