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Solar Industry Seminar

Stay current with new products and NEC changes in 2008
by attending this comprehensive Solar Conference in Fort Collins, CO.

Full Registration for this conference includes:

3 Days of technical trainings from equipment manufacturers and representatives
Access to exhibit hall filled with the latest gear and NEW products
2008 NEC Training with Bill Brooks (value $300)
Face to face networking with leading industry professionals
Introductory trainings on PV, Solar Thermal & Successful Solar Business
Continental breakfast and buffet lunch each day of the event

EVENT SPONSORS:
GigaWatt Level Sponsors : $2500	MegaWatt Level Sponsors: $1000


KiloWatt Level Sponsors: $500

Solar Industry Seminar, March 27 - 29, 2008, offers an exhibition hallfilled with the latest gear and three days of workshops from the industry’s best. There will be vendor booths, product displays and technical equipment trainings. In addition, SEI will offer introductory training sessions for novices to the industry. This year will feature another amazing line-up of exhibitors and guest speakers, including 2008 NEC Training with Bill Brooks (see below for more information). In addition, participants can earn NABCEP & CoSEIA Continuing Education Credits!!

SEI will be partnering with CoSEIA again this year to maximize industry networking. CoSEIA will kick off the event with their two day Conference March 25-26. For more information visit their website at: www.coseia.org

Registration:
Registration fee for Solar Industry Seminar is $450 for members of SEI & CoSEIA. For non-members, registration fee is $500. This registration fee includes continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and access to exhibit area and technical trainings from industry professionals including the 2008 NEC Training with Bill Brooks.

We are also offering a 1-day ($300) registration for the 2008 NEC Training with Bill Brooks on Thursday, March 27th (see below for details). Limited seating is available so reserve your spot today!

Seminar Schedule:

For a complete list of training sessions, download a pdf copy of the Brief Schedule or the Training Descriptions.Schedule still subject to change.

Thursday, March 27
7 AM – 9 AM Breakfast & Time to visit Exhibit Area
8:30 AM - 4 PM NEC Training with Bill Brooks (see below for details)
9 AM – NOON Training Sessions
NOON – 2 PM Lunch & Time to visit Exhibit Area
2 PM – 5 PM Training Sessions

Friday, March 28
7 AM – 9 AM Breakfast & Time to visit Exhibit Area
9 AM – NOON Training Sessions
NOON – 2 PM Lunch & Time to visit Exhibit Area
2 PM – 5 PM Training Sessions

Saturday, March 29
7 AM – 9 AM Breakfast & Time to visit Exhibit Area
9 AM – NOON Training Sessions
NOON – 2 PM Lunch & Time to visit Exhibit Area

NEC Training with Bill Brooks

Permitting and Inspecting Code-Compliant Photovoltaic Systems
Thursday, March 27
8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Bill Brooks, PE of Brooks Engineering, LLC, has 20 years of experience
designing, installing, and evaluating grid-connected PV systems. Nearly
4,000 installers and 2,500 inspectors have attended his courses throughout
the U.S. and abroad. He has authored several widely used publications
including the Inspector Guidelines for PV Systems. Actively involved in
the developments of PV codes and standards including IEEE-929 (PV Utility
Interconnection) and for NEC Article 690 (Solar Photovoltaic Systems), Mr.
Brooks holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from North
Carolina State University and is a registered Professional Engineer in North
Carolina and California.

The purpose of this workshop is to help the audience better understand the NEC requirements for designing and installing PV systems. The workshop is
designed for building inspectors, plan checkers, fire officials, PV
installers, designers, engineers, and architects who wish to stay on top of
the latest code compliance issues that help facilitate safe and long-lasting
PV systems. Participants will be provided with an intensive overview of the
codes and standards that govern small-scale solar electrical generation.
Primary focus is on the National Electrical Code (NEC), including the 2008
updates to the NEC with a permit and inspection guideline provided to
organize the process.

Confirmed exhibitors & presenters for this year include:

For exhibitor descriptions, download a pdf copy of the Exhibitors' List

2008 NEC w/ Bill Brooks
North American Board of Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
Advanced Energy
AEE Solar
Alpine Management Group, Inc.
Alternative Power Distribution
AMtec Solar
Cool Solar
Direct Power and Water
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
Five Star Consultants w/ Ken Regelson
Fronius USA, LLC
GroSolar
Independent Energy Center
Kaco Solar
MidNite Solar
Next Generation Energy
OnGrid Solar with Andy Black
Outback Power Systems
PV Powered
Sanyo Solar
SMA America
SolarFrameWorks
SolSource
SunEarth, Inc.
Trojan Battery
Wiley Electronics
Xantrex

Stayed tuned for additional industry representatives……

Topics Include

Inverters
Batteries
Controllers
Mounting & Racking
PV Modules
National Electric Code (NEC)
Colorado Renewable Energy Legislation
Solar Thermal Technologies, including evacuated tubes and drainback systems
Data Monitoring
NABCEP Certification
Installer and Distributors Roles
Successful Solar Business Practices
Financial Payback Analysis

Highlights from last year’s event include:
Governor Bill Ritter as conference keynote speaker
John Wiles NEC Training (8 hour)
Speaker Rhone Resch, Executive Director SEIA
Over 150 professional attendees & exhibitors
NABCEP Continuing Education Credits

Sessions

Date	Location	Price	Starting Date	Member Price
March 27 - 29, 2008	Fort Collins, CO	$ 500	March 27, 2008	$ 450