Conference Calendar

Date : 2012. 1. 3 to 2012. 1. 11
Website : http://www.solarenergy.org

Held at Rancho Mastatal, an environmental learning center and retreat located in the last virgin rainforest of Costa Rica’s Puriscal County. Participants will stay at the center where they build using natural building techniques, including bamboo and cob, and support the use of renewable energy systems. Rancho Mastatal practices and promotes living responsibly in the tropics, while educating its visitors about the significance and majesty of the world’s disappearing tropical forests. Take advantage of this great opportunity to enjoy one of Costa Rica’s most undiscovered regions while learning about renewable energy.
In our ninth year at Rancho Mastatal, this winter’s workshop builds on the success of our past workshops. Our program is focused on learning through hands-on work. We’ll spend about one-third of our time in the classroom, studying renewable energy technology basics. The rest of our time will be in the field or lab, getting our hands dirty, learning by doing. The course is taught in both English and Spanish. Price includes dorm bed or camping, all meals and in-country transportation. Private accommodation may be available at additional cost (contact Rancho Mastatal). Ask about options for family members not taking the workshop.
Participants must by ready to meet outside the San Jose, Costa Rica airport by 3:00 p.m. at the latest on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, and will be returned to the same airport by 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Please plan your flights accordingly, with leeway for the vagaries of travel. Those not at the meeting place at the appointed time on January 3 will need to make their own arrangements to get to the ranch.
This class fills each year that it’s offered. Enrollment is very limited, so register early to reserve your space.

Topics Include
- Applications
- Basics of Electricity
- Solar Site Analysis
- PV System Components
- Energy Efficient Appliances
- PV System Sizing
- Component Specification
- Solar Water Pumping
- PV for Lesser Developed Countries
- Safety Procedures
- Tours of Renewable Energy Systems
- Laboratory Exercises
- Hands-on Field Installation
- Contact Information : 970-963-8855 and http://www.solarenergy.org

Date: 2012. 1. 16 to 2012. 1. 18
Cost: $695-$895
Website: http://pacificwest.biomassconference.com/ema/DisplayPage.aspx?pageId=About

Join Stoel Rives partners Greg Jenner and Lee N. Smith in San Francisco for the Pacific West Biomass Conference & Trade Show. Stoel Rives is a proud sponsor of this event.
With an exclusive focus on biomass utilization in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Nevada, the Pacific West Biomass Conference & Trade Show is the largest event of its kind in the world.
The mainland Pacific West—from Southern California to British Columbia—has huge amounts of biomass resources. The region is home to dozens of biomass power plants, advanced biofuels startups, research hubs and vital industry associations.
This events brings together area producers of biomass-derived electricity, industrial heat and power with waste generators, municipal leaders, utility executives, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, investors, policy makers and more.
The Pacific West Biomass Conference & Trade Show program will include more than 70 speakers, including technical presentations on topics ranging from anaerobic digestion and gasification to combined heat and power and large-scale biomass combustion, within the structured framework of general session panels and four customized tracks. Hear the following presentations from Stoel Rives on Monday, January 16 during concurrent tracks from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.:
Lee Smith will moderate the discussion panel “Capitalizing on Energy Rich Waste Streams and Technical Approaches for their More Varied Conversion” during Track 2: Biomass Power and Thermal.
Greg Jenner will serve as a panelist for “Capitalization Strategies in Challenging Financial Environment” during Track 4: Project Development.

Date: 2012. 1. 16 to 2012. 1. 20
Cost: $995/per course
Website: http://usa.krannich-solar.com/us-en/events/training-events.html

Topics covered
- Site evaluation tools and techniques
- Solar electric components operation and connection
- System design and sizing
- Configuring the project
- Industry standard requirements and practices
- Maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting
- Installation methods using different systems and various equipment
- Operation & Maintenance

Hands on workshop includes
- Two separate roofs for solar installations
- BP, ITS, Suntech and Hyundai Solar Modules
- K2 Racking Solutions
- Flat roof and pitched roof racking
- Ground mount and corrugated sheet racking
- Deger Tracking Systems *with patented MLD (maximum light detection) Control
- KACO, SMA and Fronius inverters and datacom
- Tigo DC to DC Optimizers
- Solar-Log

Location
- Krannich Solar Inc
- 7000 Commerce Parkway, Suite A
- Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 08054

The course puts a strong emphasis on local specifc industry and trades regulations.
This unique, comprehensive course guides students from system basics to advanced mechanical and electrical
concepts in accordance with the National Electrical Code requirements.

Call Today! 856-802-0991

Contact Information:
Call 856-802-0991 to register!

25 to 26 January 2012
Johannesburg, Sandton, South Africa

Website: http://www.thesolarfuture.co.za
Contact name: Mara Munro Verheijen

30 to 31 January 2012
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Website: http://www.CanadianInstitute.com/renewable
Contact name: Jenny Watts

1 to 3 February 2012
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Website: http://www.imdcse.org
Contact name: Dr V S Raghunathan

1 to 2 February 2012
San Francisco, California, United States

Website: http://www.photon.info/photon_conf_USA2012_info_en.photon

5 to 7 February 2012
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, India

Website: http://www.itmuniversity.ac.in/TIMS/
Contact name: Dr. Kuldeep Dwivedi