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ONLINE COURSE: Commissioning, Quality Assurance & Quality Control of Solar PV Systems

Online

May 2, 4, 9, and 11, from 7-9 p.m. MT Are you interested in grid-interactive solar PV system commissioning? Join this course to learn commissioning standards, performance verification and electrical tests, maintenance and troubleshooting for PV systems, shutdown and startup procedures, and reporting and documentation. This class is designed for electricians, technicians, engineers, solar installers, and those with a basic understanding of electrical theory and electrical terminology. It focuses on residential and commercial scale projects, typically under 1 MW. Case Studies are used to illustrate the topics of this course. GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to competently: Assemble appropriate tools, equipment and PPE Conduct visual and mechanical inspection of a solar PV system Describe mechanical tests on a solar PV array Conduct electrical tests on a grid-interactive solar PV system Conduct Performance Verification tests for grid-interactive solar PV systems; Conduct Maintenance and Troubleshooting tests for solar PV systems; Conduct IV curve tracing; Interpret and Prepare System Documentation. THE COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: Grid-Interactive Solar PV System Commissioning Evaluating compliance with the applicable codes and standards for the project, such as the Canadian Electrical Code; Workplace safety procedures and equipment; Tools and equipment used in commissioning; […]

Solar & Friends Networking & Trade Show Event

The event will take place at The Creative Hive (16819 111 Ave, Edmonton, AB) from 4pm to 6pm MT. Those who are interested in attending can register for FREE here. Additionally, we are selling trade show booths which can be purchased through this link for $200 until April 30 or for $250 after April 30th. Solar Alberta members receive a 10% discount on booths. Edmonton, are you ready!? By popular demand, we are hosting an in-person networking and trade show event in Edmonton, Alberta! Join Solar Alberta for a FREE in-person networking event with a tradeshow and great speakers on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. There will be mixing and mingling from 4pm onward. At 4:30pm, there will be an engaging panel of movers and shakers in the solar, EV and green building sectors: Pam Goertzen, Peter Amerongen, and Andrew Batiuk! Throughout the event there will be an opportunity for attendees to check out booths from organizations including net-zero builders and architects, deep energy retrofitters, solar installers and suppliers, green NGOs and more! The event will take place at The Creative Hive (16819 111 Avenue). Trade show booths can be purchased for $200 until April 30th, or […]

Event Series ONLINE COURSE: Battery Energy Storage System Design & Modelling

ONLINE COURSE: Battery Energy Storage System Design & Modelling

Online

May 16, 18, 23, and 25, 7-9 p.m. MT Join this 4-night course to learn how to evaluate site conditions and electrical loads for solar PV systems with energy storage, choose battery-based solar PV system configurations, apply appropriate sections of the Canadian Electrical Code, and much more! This course is designed for electricians, technicians, engineers, and solar installers. This course is designed for electricians, technicians, engineers, solar installers, and others who have prior knowledge of solar PV and electrical systems. Please note that it covers energy storage for residential and commercial, rather than utility-scale, PV systems, typically under 1 MW. CLASS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD HAVE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF: Electrical terminology and electrical equipment Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Laws and the relationship between energy and power Solar Photovoltaic module electrical I-V curve characteristics Grid-interactive solar photovoltaic system sizing and equipment GENERAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify various battery-based solar PV system configurations Evaluate site conditions and electrical loads for solar PV systems with energy storage Choose battery-based solar PV system configurations to meet specific requirements Interpret specifications for major components of battery-based solar PV systems Specify major components of stand-alone and grid-interactive solar PV systems to meet site conditions and performance criteria using energy storage […]

$250

Event Series ONLINE COURSE: Working with Wire Providers

ONLINE COURSE: Working with Wire Providers

Online

May 30, June 1, 6, and 8 from 7-9pm MT This class instructed by Maureen Kolla and Paula McGarrigle of Solas Energy Consulting will introduce the many Albertan wire providers, outline interconnection processes and associated regulations, and provide examples and solutions of common obstacles in grid-interconnection projects. This course is for a variety of industry professionals, from small rooftop solar installers to large commercial developers. More information and the link to register can be found at: https://solaralberta.ca/event/online-course-working-with-wire-providers/ nstructors: Maureen Kolla and Paula McGarrigle This online course is delivered as four 2-hour sessions: May 30, June 1, 6, and 8; 7-9 p.m. MT The class will be offered through Zoom webinar. All participants will be forwarded login information once registration closes. This course is for project managers, developers, engineers, electricians, technologists, sales representatives, and other industry professionals looking to learn about navigating the grid-interconnection process for a variety of projects from small rooftop solar to large solar farms. The course will introduce the wires providers in Alberta, outline the regulatory landscape, walk through interconnection processes, highlight typical project hurdles, and offer guidance on tools to help project interconnection. Upon completion of this course, you will learn: Overview of transmission and distribution […]

$225

The History of Solar in Alberta

Zoom

Join us to learn about how the Alberta solar sector has grown over the years. Well established movers and shakers in the solar industry, Adam Yereniuk and Jim Sandercock, will share their successes and challenges in the industry, as well as their hopes for the future of the sector. Interested parties can register through this link.

Free

Municipal Solar Adoption in Alberta

Zoom

Join us to learn about how the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) is helping to drive municipal solar adoption around Alberta. Then, hear from Innisfail about how they are adopting solar.

Free
Event Series Contracts for the Solar Industry

Contracts for the Solar Industry

Zoom

Solar Alberta’s Contracts for the Solar Industry course objective is to mitigate the risks of solar installations for all parties involved. Mitigation includes ensuring project details and variables are fully understood within the contract to help control construction costs and minimize scope of work issues. This course is for people signing or writing construction contracts, and will provide guidance on how to comply with the Alberta Solar Business Code of Conduct and the basics of Canadian Contract Law. Register before September 26 and pay $175 with early bird pricing!

$200

Solar PV Systems Design and Modelling Online Course

Online

Do you want to learn about advances in PV technology, the economics of PV systems, and the PV industry in general? This 5-night course is presented as a series of case studies based on practical design examples. It focuses on residential and commercial-scale projects, typically under 1 MW. This class is for electricians, technicians, engineers, solar installers, and others with a basic understanding of electrical theory and electrical terminology. Course Dates: November 21, 23, 28, 30 & December 5; 7-9 p.m. MT Register before November 7 and pay the early bird rate of $250. Regular rate registration is $275. More information and the link to register can be found at: https://solaralberta.ca/training-jobs/training-opportunities/solar-pv-systems-design-modelling/

$250 – $275

Commissioning and Quality Assurance & Quality Control of Solar PV Systems

Online

Are you interested in grid-interactive solar PV system commissioning? Join this 4-night course to learn about commissioning standards, performance verification and electrical tests, maintenance and troubleshooting for PV systems, shutdown and startup procedures, and reporting and documentation. Course Dates: December 7, 12, 14 & 19; 7-9 p.m. MT Register before November 23 and pay the early bird rate of $250. Regular rate registration is $275. More information and the link to register can be found at: https://solaralberta.ca/training-jobs/training-opportunities/commissioning-solar-pv-systems/

$250 – $275

Battery Energy Storage System Design and Modelling

Online

Join this 4-night course to learn how to evaluate site conditions and electrical loads for solar PV systems with energy storage, choose battery-based solar PV system configurations, apply appropriate sections of the Canadian Electrical Code, and much more! This course is designed for electricians, technicians, engineers, and solar installers. Course Dates: January 9, 11, 16 & 18; 7-9 p.m. MT Register before December 26 and pay the early bird rate of $250. Regular rate registration is $275. More information and the link to register can be found at: https://solaralberta.ca/training-jobs/training-opportunities/battery-energy-storage-system-design-modelling/

$250 – $275

2024 Solar Show

Zoom

2024 Solar Show from January 29th to February 2nd. The Solar Show is Solar Alberta’s five-day, annual online trade show and conference. We will have both public-oriented sessions and industry-oriented sessions. Free Public-Oriented Sessions: Keynote: The Net-Zero Energy Trio with CanREA President & CEO, Vittoria Bellissimo, Sponsored by Enbridge (Mon, Jan 29 at 7pm MT) Solar-Ready Design Principles with Alex Qu & Grace Brown, Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Solar Co. (Tues, Jan 30 at 9:30am MT) Solar for Your Homes & Businesses with Maham Aftab & Nicholas Kwan-Wong, Sponsored by Spot Power (Tues, Jan 30 at 12pm MT) How to Electrify Your Home with Frank Crawford (Wed, Jan 31 at 12pm MT) Solar for Multi-Family Homes with Heather MacKenzie & Greg Sauer (Thurs, Feb 1 at 12pm MT) Small Scale Generation Regulation 101 with Nicole Spears, the ED of Electricity Policy with the Government of Alberta (Fri, Feb 2 at 12pm MT) Solar & Friends Mixer & Networking Event (Fri, Feb 2 at 4pm MT) Free Industry-Oriented Sessions: Recruitment & Hiring in the Renewables Sector with Alicia Couto & Emad Ghafoori (Thurs, Feb 1 at 9:30am MT) How to Serve Your Solar Clients Better with Scott Robson & Preet Kang […]

Free

Event Series Economics of Grid-Tied Solar Photovoltaics

Economics of Grid-Tied Solar Photovoltaics

Online

Do you want reliable tools to showcase the ROI, cost/benefit, and payback periods of solar projects? Tune into Solar Alberta's Economics of Grid-Tied Solar PV course to be able to explain how energy, transmission and distribution charges are influenced with the addition of a solar PV micro-generator, how to project the economic value of a proposed solar PV project, how to evaluate the value of incentive programs, and much more! Register before January 30 for $175 with early bird pricing at https://solaralberta.ca/training-jobs/training-opportunities/economics-of-grid-tied-solar-photovoltaics/

$175 – $200

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