Previous AEE Solar Trainings

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  • July 26-30, 2010, 9 AM - 5 PM each day • REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Portland, OR

    Cost: $995

    Location: Red Lion Hotel Portland-Convention Center, Fremont Room
    1021 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232
    Direct: 503-820-4160

    Hotel info: If you would like to stay at the Red Lion Hotel for this event, make your reservation by calling (800) 343-1822. Be sure to ask for the "AEE Solar Seminar" group rate. These special rates, from Sunday July 25 - Thursday August 8, are $109.00 + 12% tax. Parking at the hotel for this event is free.

  • June 18-20, 2010 - Custer, WI
    • Midwest Renewable Energy Fair 2010
  • Friday, July 23, 2010, 9:00am - 1:00pm • Portland, OR
    • Tigo Energy

    Tigo Energy is holding a series of trainings on their Energy Maximizer Solution that maximizes the power output of PV systems and provides more energy, active management and enhanced safety for commercial and residential arrays. Learn more about this workshop and register FREE directly with Tigo Energy.

  • February 17-20, 2010 - Mesa, AZ
    • The 3rd Annual AEE Solar Dealer Conference
  • Dec 15 - 16, 2009, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM • Denver, CO
    • AEE Solar • MK Battery • Xantrex • REC Solar • Tigo Energy • PPA

    Tuersday, Dec 15:
    • AEE Solar: Intro and welcome
    • MK Battery: Sealed battery solutions for specialized deep-cycle and standby power applications
    • Xantrex: XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger is the next generation inverter/charger for renewable energy systems and backup power applications

    Wednesday, Dec 16:
    • AEE Solar: SnapNrack PV mounting system
    • REC Solar: New REC black-framed solar modules
    • Tigo Energy: Using Module Maximizer for more productive, safer, monitored installations
    • Financing/PPAs: Finding the most important keys to closing the deal

    NABCEP hours are available for this training from Xantrex

    Fee
    $75 for either day
    $95 for both days

    Meals
    Lunch provided

    Location
    Ramada Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
    10 E. 120th Avenue
    Northglenn, CO 80233
    Phone: (303) 452-4100
    Fax: (303) 457-1741
    Conveniently located at I-25 and 120th Avenue, just minutes from downtown Denver.

    Hotel Info
    The Ramada Plaza Hotel is offering a discounted room rate of $79/night + tax. Call Reservations at (303) 452-4100 and reference the AEE Solar meeting for nights of December 14-15.

    For more information or call Gary Resnikoff (800) 777-6609, ext. 4861

  • November 9 - 13, 2009, 9 AM - 5 PM each day • Mesa, AZ
    • SEI Hands-On Training: Advanced PV class

    Cost: $995

    Location:
    Courtyard Phoenix Mesa
    1221 South Westwood
    Mesa, Arizona 85210 USA
    Toll-free: (800) 309-8203
    Phone: (480) 461-3000
    Fax: (480) 461-0179
    Reservations: (480) 629-1214

    Hotel Info:
    The Courtyard is offering a special rate of $79 per night. If you would like to stay at the Courtyard, please contact the Courtyard at (480) 461-3000 and ask for the AEE Solar room rate.

    The Courtyard hotel plus others, with complete contact information, are shown on this hotel map.

    Check In For Training Classes: Nov 9, at 8 AM

  • November 11 - 12, 2009, 8:30AM • Salt Lake City, UT
    • AEE Solar • Magnum Energy • REC Solar • SMA

    Wednesday, Nov 11:
    • AEE Solar: SnapNrack PV mounting system
    • Magnum Energy: New products and off-grid applications for Magnum Energy inverters

    Thursday, Nov 12:
    • REC Solar: New REC black-framed solar modules
    • SMA: Latest updates and technical training on the Sunny Boy, Sunny Island off-grid, and Sunny Central inverters

    NABCEP hours are available for this training from Magnum and SMA

    Fee
    $75 for either day
    $95 for both days

    Meals
    Meals and breaks will be provided

    Reception
    On the evening of Nov 11 at 6:30PM, the Utah Solar Energy Association will host a reception. The reception will feature a presentation from REC Solar on the solar industry in the USA. A guest speaker from the Utah State Energy Office will discuss the state incentives, rebates and tax credits available in the state of Utah.

    Attendees will need to be a member of the Utah Solar Association or their guests    .

    Location
    Red Lion Hotel
    161 West 600 South
    Salt Lake City, UT 84101
    Tel: 801-521-7373
    Fax: 801-524-0354

    Hotel Info
    The Red Lion Hotel is offering a discounted room rate of $79/night + tax. Call Reservations at 801-521-7373 and reference the AEE Solar meeting on Nov 11-12.

    For more information or call Orrin Farnsworth 800-777-6609, x4866

  • November 2 - 6, 2009, 9 AM - 5 PM each day • Mesa, AZ
    • SEI Hands-On Training: Beginner Grid-Tie PV class

    Cost: $995

    Location:
    Courtyard Phoenix Mesa
    1221 South Westwood
    Mesa, Arizona 85210 USA
    Toll-free: (800) 309-8203
    Phone: (480) 461-3000
    Fax: (480) 461-0179
    Reservations: (480) 629-1214

    Hotel Info:
    The Courtyard is offering a special rate of $79 per night. If you would like to stay at the Courtyard, please contact the Courtyard at (480) 461-3000 and ask for the AEE Solar room rate.

    The Courtyard hotel plus others, with complete contact information, are shown on this hotel map.

    Check In For Training Classes: Nov 2, at 8 AM

  • September 20 - 24, 2009, 9 AM - 5 PM each day • Flagstaff, AZ
    • SEI Hands-On Training: Beginner Grid-Tie PV class

    Cost: $995

    Location:
    Northern Arizona University - Du Bois Center
    Building #64
    Parking passes will be made available to all participants at the check in desk.

    Hotel Info:
    The following hotels are within 1/2 mile of the classroom location.

    Hampton Inn
    2400 S Beulah Blvd
    Flagstaff, AZ 86001
    (928) 913-0900

    Hilton Garden Inn
    350 W Forest Meadows St
    Flagstaff, AZ 86001
    (928) 226-8888

  • August 3 - 7, 2009, 9 AM - 5 PM each day • Flagstaff, AZ
    • SEI Hands-On Training: Beginner Grid-Tie PV class

    Cost: $995

    Location:
    Northern Arizona University - Du Bois Center
    Building #64
    Parking passes will be made available to all participants at the check in desk.

    Hotel Info:
    The following hotels are within 1/2 mile of the classroom location.

    Hampton Inn
    2400 S Beulah Blvd
    Flagstaff, AZ 86001
    (928) 913-0900

    Hilton Garden Inn
    350 W Forest Meadows St
    Flagstaff, AZ 86001
    (928) 226-8888

  • July 29, 2009, 7 PM - 9 PM • Scottsdale, AZ
    • AEE Solar

    The AZ Solar Center is conducting a free training workshop titled "The Business of Solar PV".

    Jeff Spies, AEE Solar Director of Training, will present the very popular Launch & Grow Your Solar Business program for existing and prospective solar PV designer/installation companies and green job seekers.

    This presentation is part 2 of the presentation conducted on June 29

    The AZ Solar Center Meet-Up is a collaborative effort between the premier Arizona solar non-profits including:
    • The Arizona Solar Center
    • Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association
    • The Phoenix Alternative Energy Meet-Up Group

    Location:
    Granite Reef Senior Center
    1700 N Granite Reef
    Scottsdale, AZ 85257
    480-312-1700

  • July 16, 2009, 9 AM - noon • San Francisco, CA
    • AEE Solar

    As part of the three-day Intersolar North America trade show AEE Solar will give its Launch & Grow Your Solar Business seminar Thursday morning.

    Fee for attending the Intersolar trade show:
    • Event registration $100

    Location:
    Moscone Center, West Hall
    747 Howard Street
    San Francisco, California, 94103

  • June 29, 2009, 7 PM - 9 PM • Scottsdale, AZ
    • AEE Solar

    The AZ Solar Center is conducting a free training workshop titled "The Business of Solar PV".

    Jeff Spies, AEE Solar Director of Training, will present the very popular Launch & Grow Your Solar Business program for existing and prospective solar PV designer/installation companies and green job seekers.

    The AZ Solar Center Meet-Up is a collaborative effort between the premier Arizona solar non-profits including:
    • The Arizona Solar Center
    • Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association
    • The Phoenix Alternative Energy Meet-Up Group

    Location:
    Granite Reef Senior Center
    1700 N Granite Reef
    Scottsdale, AZ 85257
    480-312-1700

  • June 22 - 26, 2009, 9 AM - 5 PM • Stevens Point, WI
    • SEI beginner PV training for AEE Solar dealers

    Cost: $995

    Location:
    Country Inn and Suites
    301 Division Street North
    Stevens Point, WI 54481 USA
    phone: (715) 345-7000
    fax: (715) 345-7008

    The Country Inn and Suites hotel is offering a special rate of $80 per night. If you would like to stay at the Country Inn and Suites, call their toll free reservation number at (800) 596-2375. Let them know you are with the AEE Solar group. There are a limited number of rooms at this discounted rate, so book your room as soon as possible.

  • June 21, 2009, 10 AM - 11 AM - Custer, WI
    • AEE Solar

    As part of the three-day Midwest Renewable Energy Fair workshops, AEE Solar will give its Launch & Grow Your Solar Business seminar Sunday morning.

    Fees for NWSE Professional Training Conference:
    • General - Day pass $15, Weekend pass $35
    • Youth (13-18) - Day pass $10, Weekend pass $20
    • Senior (65+) - Day pass $10, Weekend pass $20
    • Kids 12 and under - free

    Location:
    MREA headquarters
    ReNew the Earth Institute
    7558 Deer Rd
    Custer, WI 54423

    Click here or call MREA at 715-592-6595 for more information.

  • June 7, 2009, 1 PM - 3 PM – Los Angeles, CA
    • AEE Solar

    As part of the Solar Living Institue Green Career Conference 2009, AEE Solar will give its Launch & Grow Your Solar Business seminar Sunday afternoon.

    Fees for Green Career Conference 2009:
    • Onsite registration $175
    • Advanced Purchase $95

    Location:
    UCLA (map 3MB PDF)
    Covel Commons
    200 De Neve Dr.
    Los Angeles, CA 90024
    (310) 377-4590

    Click here or call 707-472-2450 for more information.

  • May 15, 2009, 2 PM - 3:30 PM – Buffalo, NY
    • AEE Solar

    As part of a four-day training event held in conjunction with the Solar 2009 National Solar Conference, AEE Solar will present its Launch & Grow Your Solar Business seminar Friday afternoon.

    Fees for Solar 2009 Professional Training Conference:
    • Registration fees for a full 5 day conference pass range in price from $650 to $925
    • Registration fees for a one day conference pass range in price from $225 to $425
    • Registration fees for a student conference pass range in price from $125 to $250
    Check this link for pricing details

    Location:
    Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
    Convention Center Plaza (153 Franklin Street)
    Buffalo, NY 14202

    Click here for general information about the expo and training conference.

  • May 16, 2009, 2 PM - 3:30 PM – Buffalo, NY
    • AEE Solar

    As part of a four-day training event held in conjunction with the Solar 2009 National Solar Conference, AEE Solar will present its Launch & Grow Your Solar Business seminar on Saturday morning.

    Fees:
    Saturday, May 16 is public day at the Solar 2009 expo and registration is $5 for those that register in advance, or $10 for onsite registration.

    Location:
    Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
    Convention Center Plaza (153 Franklin Street)
    Buffalo, NY 14202

    Click here for general information about the expo and training conference.

  • April 28, 2009, 8 AM - 12 PM – Portland, OR
    • AEE Solar

    As part of a three-day training event held in conjunction with the 2009 Northwest Solar Expo, AEE Solar will give its Launch & Grow Your Solar Business seminar Tuesday morning.

    Fees for NWSE Professional Training Conference:
    • OSEIA Member - $395.00
    • Non-Member - $495.00
    Price includes professional training conference, Friday OSEIA annual meeting & 3-day exhibit pass.

    Location:
    Oregon Convention Center
    777 NE MLK, Jr Blvd
    Portland, OR 97232

    For general information about the expo and training conference please or call Daniel Maduell 503-236-0367

  • April 24, 2009, 8 AM - 12 PM – Santa Barbara, CA
    • AEE Solar • REC Solar • Unirac
    (for Square D Schneider TeamWorks West members only)

    AEE Solar: Launch & Grow Your Solar Business
    REC Solar: PV Modules
    Unirac: Racking and PV mounts

    This training is only available to Square D Schneider Electric TeamWorks West members.

    Location:
    Hotel Mar Monte
    1111 East Cabrillo Blvd
    Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    800-643-1994

    For information about the training event please contact:
    Rob Young
    Marketing Manager
    Square D by Schneider Electric
    1601 Mercer Rd Lexington, KY 38305
    Phone: 859-243-8305
    Fax: 859-243-8440

  • March 26, 2009 - Benson, AZ
    • AEE Solar

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business

    Fees:
    This is a FREE workshop sponsored by the Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group

    Location:
    Cochise College - Benson Campus
    State Route 90 (just south of I-10)
    520-586-2330


    For more information or call Jeff Spies 602-773-6773

  • March 11, 2009 - Kemmerer, WY
    • AEE Solar • OutBack Power Systems

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business
    OutBack Power Systems: Battery-based charge controllers and inverters for off-grid and grid-tie systems

    This one-day AEE training comprises the second day of the three-day Wyoming Solar and Wind Conference. All registration is handled by the Wyoming organization.

    Fees:
    $75 for 1 day
    $200 for the entire 3-day conference

    Location:
    The Triangle Institute Inc.
    823 S. Main (on the triangle)
    PO Box 910
    Kemmerer, WY 83101
    307-877-2963

    Terrel R. Davis - Director
    mobile: 307-727-7430


    For more information or call Jeff Spies 602-773-6773; or
    or call Orrin Farnsworth 800-777-6609, x4866

  • February 18-21, 2009 - Mesa, AZ
    • The 2nd Annual AEE Solar Dealer Conference
  • February 11-16 and February 22-26, 2009 – Mesa, AZ
    • SEI Hands-On Training: Beginner Grid-Tie PV class • Advanced PV class
  • December 10, 2008 – Grand Junction, CO
    • MK Battery • OutBack

    MK Battery: Sealed maintenance free batteries
    OutBack: Battery-based controls and inverters featuring the new SMART RE inverters

    Courtyard by Marriott
    765 Horizon Drive
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
    970-263-4004

    The Courtyard Hotel is offering a discounted room rate of $99/night + tax. You must make your reservation by December 1, 2008 to secure this rate. Call Reservations at 800-935-4176 and reference the AEE Solar meeting on December 9-10. Hotel amenities include free high speed & wireless internet access.

    For more information or call Jeff Spies 602-773-6773; or
    or call Orrin Farnsworth 800-777-6609, x4866

  • December 9, 2008 – Grand Junction, CO
    • AEE Solar • Fronius • Enphase

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business
    Fronius: NEW IG Plus inverter
    Enphase: NEW grid-tie micro-inverter

    Courtyard by Marriott
    765 Horizon Drive
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
    970-263-4004

    The Courtyard Hotel is offering a discounted room rate of $99/night + tax. You must make your reservation by December 1, 2008 to secure this rate. Call Reservations at 800-935-4176 and reference the AEE Solar meeting on December 9-10. Hotel amenities include free high speed & wireless internet access.

    For more information or call Jeff Spies 602-773-6773; or
    or call Orrin Farnsworth 800-777-6609, x4866

  • November 7, 2008 – Salt Lake City, UT
    • AEE Solar • Fronius • Enphase

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business
    Fronius: Grid-tie inverters
    Enphase: Micro-inverters

    Hilton Garden Inn
    277 W. Sego Lily Drive
    Sandy, Ut 84070
    801-352-9400

    For more information or call Orrin Farnsworth 800-777-6609, x4866

  • November 7, 2008 – Gilroy, CA
    • AEE Solar • SMA • Unirac

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business
    SMA: Grid-tie inverters
    Unirac: PV racking and mounting systems

    Best Western Forest Park Inn
    375 Leavesley Rd
    Gilroy, CA 95020
    408-848-5144

    For more information or call Jack Tuttle 866-907-7741

  • October 7, 2008 – Bakersfield, CA
    • AEE Solar • Fronius • Unirac

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business
    Fronius: Grid-tie inverters
    Unirac: PV racking and mounting systems

    Holiday Inn-Bakersfield
    801 Truxtun Avenue
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
    661-323-1900

    For more information or call Jack Tuttle (866) 907-7741

  • October 3, 2008 – Atlanta, GA
    • AEE Solar • OutBack • MK Battery

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business
    OutBack: Battery-based inverters and charge controllers
    MK Battery: Gel and AGM batteries

    Courtyard by Marriott - Marietta/I-75 N
    2455 Delk Road
    Marietta, GA 30067
    (770) 956-1188

    For more information or call Jeff Taylor (800) 777-6609, x4868

  • September 18, 2008 – Baton Rouge, LA
    • AEE Solar • DPW • OutBack

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business
    DPW: Mounting racks and pole mounts
    OutBack: Battery-based inverters and charge controllers

    Courtyard Acadian Center Baton Rouge
    2421 South Acadian Thruway
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    (225) 924-6400

    For more information or call Jeff Taylor (800) 777-6609, x4868

  • September 18, 2008 – Sacramento, CA
    • AEE Solar • Fat Spaniel • Fronius • PV Powered

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business
    Fat Spaniel: Monitoring services
    Fronius: Grid-tie inverters, metering and system monitoring
    PV Powered: Residential and commercial grid-tie inverters, metering and system monitoring

    Sacramento Downtown
    200 Jibboom Street
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    (916) 448-8100

    For more information or call Philip Leen (800) 777-6609, x4853

  • August 27, 2008 – San Jose, CA
    • AEE Solar • Enphase • Quick Mount PV • Unirac

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business
    Enphase: Micro-inverters
    Quick Mount PV: Flashing system for waterproof roof rack mounting
    Unirac: PV racking and mounting systems

    Holiday Inn San Jose
    1740 North First Street
    San Jose, CA 95112
    (408) 793-3976

    For more information or call Sean Burr (831) 477-7554

  • August 13, 2008 – Ukiah, CA
    • AEE Solar

    Fee: $95

    Are you interested in starting or expanding a solar business?

    This 4-hour workshop is based on our popular Launch and Grow Your Solar Business webinar. This live version is presented by Jeff Spies, AEE Solar Training Manager, and provides a detailed introduction to the solar industry. Course topics include:
    • Today's renewable energy options
    • Segmentation of the solar industry
    • Grid-tie and off-grid systems
    • Training options
    • Sales strategies
    • Incentives
    • Advertising
    • Solar Financing options (special segment with EGIA)
    • Future trends in solar tech (special segment with David Katz or Brian Teitelbaum)


    The fee for this workshop is $95, and registration is being handled by the Solar Living Institute. Get more information about Pre-SolFest August 13-15 Solar Industry Trainings on Solar Living Institute web page.

  • August 9, 2008 – Santa Barbara, CA
    • Trojan Battery • OutBack

    Trojan Battery: Off-grid battery design and maintenance
    OutBack: Battery-based inverters and charge controllers

    Goleta Valley Community Center
    Room 6
    5679 Hollister Avenue
    Goleta, CA, 93117
    (805) 967-1237

    For more information or call Jack Tuttle (866) 907-7741

  • June 12, 2008 – Sacramento, CA
    • AEE Solar • Unirac • OutBack

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business
    Unirac: PV racking and mounting systems
    OutBack: Battery-based off-grid and grid-interconnect systems

    La Quinta Inn
    200 Jibboom Street
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    (916) 448-8100

    For more information or call Phil Leen (916) 844-9446

  • May 28, 2008 – Newport Beach, CA
    • AEE Solar • PV Powered • Quick Mount PV

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business
    PV Powered: Residential and commercial grid tie inverters
    Quick Mount PV: Flashing system for waterproof roof rack mounting

    Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
    1107 Jamboree Road
    Newport Beach, CA 92660
    (949) 729-6070

    For more information or call Ray Kosanke (661) 775-8911

  • May 23, 2008 – Orlando, FL
    • AEE Solar • Evergreen Solar • Unirac

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business
    Evergreen Solar: PV modules
    Unirac: PV racking and mounting systems

    Courtyard Orlando - International Drive/Convention Center
    8600 Austrian Court
    Orlando, FL, 32819
    (407) 351-2244

    For more information or call Jeff Taylor (480) 836-2292

  • April 22, 2008 – St. George, UT
    • AEE Solar • Xantrex

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business
    Xantrex: Off-grid and grid-tie inverters

    Hilton Garden Inn
    1731 S Convention Center Dr
    St George, UT 84790
    (435) 673-8440

    For more information email or call Orrin Farnsworth (801) 501-9353

  • April 19, 2008 - Portland, OR
    • AEE Solar

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business

    Northwest Solar Expo at Oregon Convention Center
    777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd.
    Portland, OR 97232
    (503) 235-7575

    For more information email or call Jeff Spies (602) 773-6773

  • April 11-12, 2008 – San Antonio, TX
    • AEE Solar • SMA • Unirac • MK Battery • OutBack

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business
    SMA: Grid tie inverters
    Unirac: PV racking and mounting systems
    MK Battery: Gel and AGM batteries
    OutBack: Inverters and charge controllers for battery based systems

    Courtyard San Antonio Airport
    8615 Broadway Street
    San Antonio, TX, 78217
    (719) 821-9354

    For more information email or call Beth Hart (719) 784-2331

  • April 9, 2008 – Dallas, TX
    • AEE Solar • Fronius

    AEE Solar: Launch and Grow Your Solar Business
    Fronius: Grid Tie Inverters

    Courtyard Dallas - DFW Airport North
    4949 Regent Boulevard
    Irving, TX, 75063
    210-828-7200 or 800-706-0241

    For more information email or call Jeff Taylor (480) 836-2292

  • March 19, 2008 – San Diego, CA
    • PV Powered • SolarWorld • Quick Mount PV

    PV Powered: Residential and commercial grid tie inverters
    SolarWorld: PV modules
    Quick Mount PV: Flashing system for water proof roof rack mounting

    Center for Sustainable Energy
    8690 Balboa Ave, Suite 100
    San Diego, CA 92123
    (858) 244-1177

    For more information email or call Jack Tuttle (805) 464-1436

  • March 11-13, 2008 – Barrie, Ontario
    • AEE Canada Dealer Technical Conference
  • February 11-15, 2008 – Mesa, AZ
    • SEI Hands-On Training
  • January 9, 2008 – Sacramento, CA
    • Fronius • SolarWorld Training & AEE Solar Warehouse Tour
  • December 5, 2007 – Fresno, CA
    • PV Powered • SolarWorld Workshop
  • November 8, 2007 – Grand Junction, CO,
    • Trojan Battery • OutBack Inverter Workshop
  • November 6, 2007 – Durango, CO
    • Trojan Battery • Outback Inverter Workshop
  • October 30, 2007, 8:00:00 AM – Online
    • Xantrex XW Installation Training
  • October 10, 2007 – Santa Barbara, CA
    • SolarWorld PV Modules • SMA Inverters Workshop
  • October 12, 2007 – Salt Lake City, UT
    • SMA Inverters Workshop
  • August 15, 2007 – Garberville, CA
    • SMA Grid-Tie Inverter Training