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Training and Tradeshow Management Change

Monday, June 14th, 2010
James McCay the new Training and Tradeshow Manager

James McCay the new Training and Tradeshow Manager

We are saddened to announce that Jeff Spies has moved on to pursue other opportunities in the exciting solar industry.   Everyone who has met Jeff knows that he leaves very large shoes to fill. We wish him the best in all his endeavors!

James McCay will be assuming the role of Training and Tradeshow Manager for AEE Solar.  James continues the AEE policy of bringing a passion and vision to solar training. AEE Solar takes pride in stressing a quality approach to the installation of solar technology. The essential foundation for this reality relies upon high quality solar training of our installer community – something AEE is committed to delivering.

In the rapid growth of the solar market, staying current with technology and policy is critical, so you will find AEE Solar at the following events to continue to bring the best products and training to solar installers.

See us at these upcoming industry tradeshows:

June 18-20, Friday through Sunday
Midwest Renewable Energy Fair
Custer, WI

July 13-15, Tuesday through Thursday
Intersolar
San Francisco, CA

And here’s a great chance to get in-person SEI training, both beginner and advanced:

Jul 26-30, Monday through Friday
SEI PV 101: 5-day workshop
Portland, OR

Aug 2-6, Monday through Friday
SEI PV 202: 5-day workshop
Portland, OR

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AEE Solar a major presence at SPI 2009

Monday, October 26th, 2009

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AEE Solar will be represented in a major way this week at the burgeoning Solar Power International (SPI) trade show and conference in Anaheim, CA. This is the industries largest North American solar trade show, and it promises to be a record setting event.

Two of the conference presentations at SPI feature David Katz – AEE Founder and CTO and Jeff Spies – AEE Solar Director of Training and NABCEP Board Member. (more…)

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Solar scams abound

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Greetings to all legitimate solar enthusiasts :)

It’s been several weeks since my last post, and boy-oh-boy has it been busy.  We completed another very heavily attended trade show (Intersolar), and we conducted 2 more Solar Energy International PV training workshops.  I got my hernia successfully fixed up and I was appointed as a board member to NABCEP.  Very exciting times indeed.

The purpose of this post is to caution our dealers, solar advocates, and end customers about the numerous scams that have been popping up.  (more…)

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Midwest Renewable Energy Fair sets attendance record!

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

05Last weekend was the 20th anniversary of the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair and everyone agreed this was the best one yet!  The event set an attendance record with over 23,000 visitors.

We were able to meet up with a lot of old friends and make many new ones.  Thanks to all that visited our booth.  We hope we were able to answer your questions, and we hope you had as much fun as we did.  I can’t wait for next year :)

Here are some pictures of the event and the festivities… (photos courtesy of Davy Rippner)

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Solar Living Institute “Green Career Conference” at UCLA

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Join us at the first Solar Living Institute Green Career Conference at UCLA in Los Angeles on Sunday June 7 at 8AM – 5PM.  Jeff Spies – AEE Solar Director of Training will participate in the “industry perspectives” panel discussion at 9AM and present the “Launch & Grow Your Solar Business” seminar at 1PM – 3PM. Entry to this event is $175, but you can save $25 if you pre-register at this link.  Pre-registration price for students is $75, but you must present a valid student ID at the door.

image_047img_5840June 8 UPDATE:  The Solar Living Institute Green Career Conference at UCLA was a tremendous success with over 200 participating in the event.  The presentations from industry leading experts were well received by the diverse audience.  Attendees ranged from UCLA students to experienced businessmen and women looking for career opportunities in renewable energy and green technology.

img_5837I especially enjoyed the fire alarm ending to my presentation.  Quite an exciting finale! ;)

Thanks to all those that attended the “Launch & Grow Your Solar Business” presentation.  You can download the presentation here, and I hope to see you all at an upcoming industry event.

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Solar 2009 trade show brings the sun to Buffalo

Monday, May 18th, 2009

The Solar 2009 trade show and American Solar Energy Society Conference this past week hosted a record number of attendees to the Buffalo convention center with over 2700 people attending the conference.

 

Hundreds of attendees stopped by our booth to check out the solar modules, racking displays, Skystream wind generator, inverter wall, and other solar pv products.  We really enjoyed the event and meeting all the attendees. Even the sun cooperated and we had little rain, although speaking from the perspective of an Arizonan, the temperatures were downright chilly at times. ;)

Thanks to all that stopped and visited. We hope to see you at an upcoming training event and we look forward to doing business with you in the coming weeks and months. :)

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Major solar trade show in Buffalo this week

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

The second largest industry trade show Solar 2009 will take place this week in Buffalo. The ASES National Solar Conference workshops (prior to the trade show) will draw over 2000 participants. Register now to secure a spot as the conference portion of the event is almost sold out. The Solar 2009 trade show is also open to the public on Friday and Saturday.

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I will be speaking at the following events:

Thursday, May 14
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Industry Leaders Spotlight

Friday, May 15
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Launch & Grow Your Solar Business

Saturday, May 16
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Launch & Grow Your Solar Business

I look forward to seeing you there :)

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