SOLAR 2010 Track
Advancing Renewable Energy Technology

Sessions in this track will bring engineers, researchers, students, installers the latest information on equipment advances and comparisons, testing and measuring the solar resource, new types of renewable energy technologies, research best practices, case studies and more! Technologies covered include solar electric, solar thermal, concentrating solar power, wind, biomass and other renewable fuels, transportation and resource assessment and applications.

General, Forum, Technical and Industry Training sessions in this track are included in the All Access Pass and Full, One Day and Student Conference Registration.

Workshops and Tours require separate registration and payment.

Wednesday, May 19
8:30am to 10:00am
Conference Opening Plenary
The Conference Opening Plenary will feature a panel of renewable energy strategic thinkers and visionaries discussing the current state of the industry and their images of the future.
Speakers will include:
Ray Suarez, Correspondent, Leher NewsHour on PBS (moderator)
Denis Hayes, Executive Director, Bullitt Foundation
Amory Lovins, Cofounder, Chairman, and Chief Scientist, Rocky Mountain Institute
Brad Albert, General Manager of Strategic Planning & Resource Acquisition, APS
Catherine Zoi, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, US Department of Energy

Wednesday, May 19
10:30am to noon
Applications of Appropriate Technology in Renewable Energy - ASES Technical Session
Papers to be presented include:
A Passive Solar Water Purification System for Remote Areas of Afghanistan
W. Duff, A. Clopper, K. Fagerston, A. Koski, A. Leak, R. Palenfro, L. Ruff,  Z. Simpson, B. Smith and K. Ulrich, Colorado State University
Strengthening the Self-Sufficiency of Poor Communities through Adopting the Construction And Utilization of Integrated Collector Storage Solar Water Heaters.
R. Berkowitz, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Developing a Hybrid Solar/Wind Powered Irrigation System For Crops In The Great Plains
B. Vick, USDA-Agricultural Research Service Conservation and Production Research Laboratory
Simplified Method of Encapsulating Fragile PV Cells for Cottage Industry Production of Photovoltaic Modules
R. Komp and J. Burke, Maine Solar Energy Association; M. Perez and M. Perez, Grupo Fenix, Nicaragua; S. Kinne, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Nicaragua and J. Noel and A. Georges, Enersa, Haiti
Solar Thermal Energy for Biodiesel Process Heating
D. Cagle, Clarendon College and B. Deaton

Wednesday, May 19
10:30am to noon
Applications of Solar Radiation for PV - ASES Technical Session
Papers to be presented include:
Quantifying the Variability in Solar PV Production Forecasts
S. Dean, DAI Management Consultants, Inc.
Validation of PV Performance Models Using Satellite-Based Irradiance Measurements: A Case Study
J. Stein, Sandia National Laboratories; R. Perez, ASRC University at Albany and A. Parkins, Clean Power Research
Observed Impacts of Transient Clouds on Utility Scale PV Fields
A. Kankiewicz, WindLogics Inc.; M. Sengupta, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and D. Moon, WindLogics Inc.
Applications of Resource Assessment for Solar Energy
J. McCabe, ASES Fellow

Wednesday, May 19
10:30am to noon
CSP Optical Analysis - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon

Wednesday, May 19
10:30am to noon
Energy from Waste Products - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon

Wednesday, May 19
10:30am to noon
Heat Pump, Absorption, and Cooling Systems - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon

Wednesday, May 19
10:30am to noon
Solar Cooling and Combined Systems - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon

Wednesday, May 19
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Advances in Low Temperature Solar Heating Applications - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Wednesday, May 19
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Alternative Electric Power Technologies I - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Wednesday, May 19
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Biochar - The Only Carbon-Negative Renewable Energy Option? - ASES Forum
Moderated by: Ronal Larson, President, Larson Consulting
The major reason for seeing slower-than-desirable renewable energy system growth and a predicted low system penetration upper limit is that those with the greatest national potential (wind and solar) are intermittent and non-dispatchable. Hybridizing these with energy from a Biochar system removes both major limitations. Just as important is that Biochar is projected to be the most economical means of long-term removal of atmospheric carbon. Surprisingly, the placement of char in soils not only dramatically increases soil productivity with a one-time application, but allows lowered fertilizer use and capture of several other global warming gases.
Speakers Include:
Denis Hayes, President, Bullitt Foundation
Chuck Kutscher, Principal Engineer /Group Manager, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nancy LaPlaca, Energy Consultant - Externalities, Ariz C C, Self-employed
Jonah Levine, Vice-President, Biochar Engineering Corporation

Wednesday, May 19
2:00pm to 3:30pm
CSP Optical Tools - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Wednesday, May 19
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Diverse Research Concepts for Advancing Solar Technologies - ASES Technical Session
Papers to be presented include:
Prototype Development and Testing of Inflatable Concentrating Solar Power Systems
M. Sankrithi and U. Sankrithi, RIC Enterprises
Optical Analysis and Comparison of Single-Sided Absorber CPC (SSACPC) and Double-Sided Absorber CPC (DSACPC) Collectors
D. Nchelatebe Nkwetta, M. Smyth,  A. Zacharopoulos and T. Hyde, University of Ulster, United Kingdom
Twelve Year Evaluation of a Novel ICPC Solar Collector Installation: The Role of Failure Modes in Changing Optical and Thermal Performance
W. Duff and J. Daosukho, Colorado State University
Solar Cell Development Requires Effective Metrology: Recent Thermography Developments Can Help
C. Bainter, FLIR Systems, Inc.
Three-Dimensional Mathematical Model of Time–Dependent Convection in Solar Energy Systems
R. Castro and J. Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Wednesday, May 19
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Evolution of Large Scale PV - ASES Technical Session
Papers to be presented include:
Co-Locating Wind and Solar Resources in a Constrained Transmission Environment
S. Wiese and L. Long, Clean Energy Associates; L. Libby, Austin Energy and B. Ryan, Clean Energy Associates
Assessing Potential PV Deployment on New York City’s Network Distribution System
K. Anderson, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Increasing PV System Performance with Active Power Management
P. Tsao, R. Muenster, S. Mah, M. Eaglin and S. Sarhan, National Semiconductor Corp.
On the Use of Optical Waveguides in Hybrid Photovoltaic Solar Thermal Energy Converters
S. Shepard, University of Central Florida
Wireless Technologies Provide Effective Data Communications to the Solar Power Industry
C. Lippincott, FreeWave Technologies, Inc.

Wednesday, May 19
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Sustainable Transportation Energy II - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Wednesday, May 19
4:00 to 5:30pm
Adsorption & Absorption Solar Cooling Systems - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Wednesday, May 19
4:00 to 5:30pm
CSP Components - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Wednesday, May 19
4:00 to 5:30pm
Creative Innovations with Small Scale PV - ASES Technical Session
Papers to be presented include:
Methodology for Estimating the Rooftop Solar Feasibility on an Urban Scale
H. Bryan, H. Rallapalli, P. Rasmussen and G. Fowles, Arizona State University
An Integrated Design Approach to Optimize Photovoltaic Systems
A. Tartaglione, HT Solar
Integrative Photovoltaic Awnings in the Natural Fusion Home: Solar Decathlon 2009
J. Rayl and J. Brownson, The Pennsylvania State University
Evaluation of a Prototype Solar Awning
F. Vignola, P. Harlan, R. Kessler, and I. Elzeydi, University of Oregon; R. Simonton, Oregon University System and F. Mavromatakis, T.E.I. of Crete, Greece
Modeling Improved Behavior In Stand-Alone PV Systems with Battery-Ultracapacitor Hybrid Systems
C. Tammineedi and J. Brownson, The Pennsylvania State University and K. Leonard, SolRayo, Inc.
Solar PV Carousel Trackers for Building Flat Rooftops: Three Case Studies
L. Fraas,  J. Avery, L. Minkin and H. Huang, JX Crystals Inc.; H. Schneider, Consultec and D. Larson, Consulting Engineering

Wednesday, May 19
4:00 to 5:30pm
Energy Storage - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Wednesday, May 19
4:00 to 5:30pm
Energy Storage and Thermal Insulation - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Wednesday, May 19
4:00 to 5:30pm
Innovative Simulation and Analysis Method - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Wednesday, May 19
4:00 to 5:30pm
Nanotechnology Applications I - ASME Technical Session
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Wednesday, May 19
4:00 to 5:30pm
Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) and new 21st Century Transportation Systems - ASES Forum
Moderated by: Scotte Elliott, Principal, GreenTech Consultants LLC
New 21st Century transportation systems are here! From nearly-completed projects in Sweden and the U.K., to forthcoming projects in San Jose, CA and Huntsville, AL, personal rapid transit (PRT) systems are emerging as a super-clean and highly-efficient solution for regional and local transportation. Come and hear about the latest technological developments, the role of solar in PRT, and how to get from where we are today to the transportation modes of the future.
Ron Swenson will share the latest industry developments as taken from his participation in the Podcar City III annual global conference, in Malmö, Sweden, in December 2009. He will discuss the integration of PV systems directly into the Podcar infrastructure. Bill James will give an update on PRT projects under development including the 20km network in Kunming China. He will discuss the role of the network in capturing and distributing renewable energy, and the payback of such transportation systems. Marcelo da Luz will provide insight into the proven performance of a solar powered vehicle, The Power of One Solar Car Project. He will brief the audience on the results of the 2010 Ice Road Challenge, a journey across the
longest ice road in the world running 180km (111 miles) between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, Canada. Dave Erb will round out the forum discussing a roadmap to a Sustainable Transportation future.
Speakers Include:
Ron Swenson, Managing Director, Solarevolution
Bill James, CEO, JPods, Inc
Marcelo da Luz, Core Team Leader, The Power of One Solar Car Project
Dave Erb, Faculty, NC State Engineering at UNC Asheville

Thursday, May 20
10:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Hall/Trade Show and Green Career Resources Center Open

Thursday, May 20
10:30am to noon
Bankable Solar Resource Assessment - Best Practices for PV and CSP - ASES Forum
Moderated by: Manajit Sengupta, NREL
Large investment decisions in PV and CSP are made based on solar resource assessment. This forum will start a dialogue to clarify the picture on what is required and available and what the solar community needs to develop for high penetration of solar power.
Speakers Include:
Stephen Wilcox, NREL
Marcel Suri, GeoModel
Trevor d'Olier-Lees, Standard and Poors
David Renne, NREL
Adam Kankiewicz, Windlogics

Thursday, May 20
10:30am to noon
Developments in Concentrating Solar - ASES Technical Session
Papers to be presented include:
Benefits of Metal Reflective Surfaces for Concentrating Solar Applications
S. Braendle, Alanod-Solar, Germany
ReflecTech Mirror Film: Design Flexibility and Durability in Reflecting Solar Applications
M. DiGrazia, ReflecTech, Inc. and G. Jorgensen, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Pursuing Best Cost Solar Concentration
D. Simmers, A Better Focus Co.
Annual Performance Model of Concentrating Compound Parabolic Collector Integrated Photovoltaics
S. Sriwastava and J. Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Crustal Dynamics in California: Implications for Large-Scale CSP Tower Systems
C. Ogaja, California State University, Fresno

Thursday, May 20
12:30pm to 1:45pm
ASES Annual Meeting
Everyone Welcome!

Thursday, May 20
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Advances in Satellite Assessment of Solar Radiation - ASES Technical Session
Papers to be presented include:
High Performance MSG Satellite Model for Operational Solar Energy Applications
T. Cebecauer and M. Suri, GeoModel s.r.o., Slovakia and R. Perez, ASRC, University at Albany
Near Real-Time Global Radiation and Meteorology Web Services Available from NASA
W. Chandler, J. Hoell, D. Westberg, C. Whitlock and T. Zhang, Science Systems and Applications, Incorporated (SSAI) and P. Stackhouse Jr., NASA Langley Research Center
A Physical Method for Calculating Surface Radiation from Geostationary Satellites
M. Sengupta, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; A. Heidinger UW/CIMSS/NOAA; S. Miller, CIRA and D. Renne, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Improving the Performance of Satellite-To-Irradiance Models Using the Satellite’s Infrared Sensors
R. Perez, S. Kivalov, J. Schlemmer and K. Hemker, Jr., ASRC, University at Albany and A. Zelenka, MeteoSuisse, Switzerland
Evaluating Solar Resource SVariability from Satellite and Ground-Based Observations
M. Anderberg, D. Renne, T. Stoffel and M. Sengupta, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; R. Perez, ASRC, University at Albany and P. Stackhouse, NASA Langley Research Center
Characterization of Observed Trends in the Error of the SUNY Satellite Irradiance Model
A. Nottrott and J. Kleissl, University of California, San Diego

Thursday, May 20
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Can CSP Be Baseload? Thermal Storage Update - ASES Forum
Moderated by: Robert Orsello, CEO, Triage Corp.
Fundamentally, Solar Energy is not viewed as a Base-load energy source by the nature of its intermittency, but emerging storage technologies may evolve this perception. Concentrating Solar Power (CSP), by definition, implies focused heat. Heat is not only the oldest form of harnessed energy, but outside of fuels, is one of the easiest and most efficient forms of energy to store. This session will bring the audience current information on the state of thermal storage technologies, provide objective arguments (pro and con) to using Storage and discuss the merits for integration of Storage with CSP for the creation of a dependable, viable Solar Base-load solution.
Speakers Include:
Mark Mehos, Principal Program Manager, CSP, NREL
Bill Gould, Chief Technology Officer, Solar Reserve
Patrick Phelan, Professor & Graduate Program Chair,School of Engineering, ASU
Anoop Mathur, Chief Technology Officer, Terrafore
Patrick O'Grady, Journalist, Phoeniz Business Journal

Thursday, May 20
2:00pm to 3:30pm
CHP and CCHP Systems - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Thursday, May 20
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Renewable Energy Studies - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Thursday, May 20
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Solar Thermochemical Processes - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Thursday, May 20
4:00 to 5:30pm
Evaluation and Modeling of Solar Thermochemical Cycles and Processes - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Thursday, May 20
4:00 to 5:30pm
Exergy Analysis of Cogeneration and Hybrid Energy Systems - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Thursday, May 20
4:00 to 5:30pm
Progress in Solar Resource Assessment - ASES Technical Session
Session Chair: Richard Perez, ASRC, the University at Albany
Papers to be presented include:
Seasonal Variation in the Frequency Distributions of Differences Between Radiometric Data for Solar Resource Assessment Applications
D. Myers, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Progress in Direct Irradiance Modeling and Validation
C. Gueymard, Solar Consusulting Services
Spatial and Temporal Variability of the Solar Resource in the United States
S. Wilcox, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and C. Gueymard, Solar Consulting Services
A Solar Resource Measurement Network for Solar Intermittency at High Spatio-Temporal Resolution
J. Kleissl, J. Harper and A. Dominguez, University of California, San Diego
Integration of Short-Duration Ground-Based Measurements with Long-Duration Satellite-Based Measurements and Numerical Weather Simulations to Provide a More Accurate Assessment of Solar Energy Availability and Variability
P. Storck, J. McCaa, S. Eichelberger and A. Etringer, 3TIER
Using Regime Based MOS to Adjust Solar Power Production Forecasts
G. Van Knowe, J. Zack, D. Meade, M. Cote, S. Young and J. Nocera, AWS Truewind

Thursday, May 20
4:00 to 5:30pm
Solar Thermal Storage 1 - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Thursday, May 20
4:00 to 5:30pm
Thermoeconomic Analysis - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Thursday, May 20
5:30pm to 6:30pm
Poster Session and Reception
Papers to be presented include:
Development of a Chemical Heat Engine for Modular Solar Thermal Power
S. Jeter, R. Melsert and M. Turk, Georgia Institute of Technology and H. Al-Ansary, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Integrating Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Technology for Implementation in Modern Day Electronics
M. Atif Umar, Mentor Graphics Corporation
Wind and Solar Resource Assessment of New England
C. Stoloff, Eastern Connecticut State University
Building Integrated CSP Selected Studies
J. Goodman, PVO-Pergolas.com
An Energy and Exergy Analysis of the Production of Cellulosic Ethanol from Southern Pine
R. Melsert and S. Jeter, Georgia Institute of Technology
Numerical Analysis of the Thermal Behavior of a Rectangular Storage System Using Phase Change Material
A. Abbasi Godarzi, M. Jalilian, J. Samimi and M. Vesaghi, Sharif University of Technology, Islamic Republic of Iran
Development of a Novel Thermal Energy Storage System Using Sand as the Medium
S. Jeter, D. Sadowski, M. Golub, and J. McKoy Georgia Institute of Technology and J. Stephens and B. Lines, U.S. Solar Holdings
Recycled Photovoltaic Panels for Low Cost Tijuana Sustainable Prototype
E. Carbonnier, R. Berkowitz, C. La Prade, M. McGray and L. Stuvick and  C. Ritz, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Passive Cooling of Roof-Mounted Photovoltaic Modules
M. Yozwiak, The Ursuline School and F. Loxsom, Eastern Connecticut State University
A Collaborative Approach to Creating a More Sustainable Campus
N. Vivar-Orum and F. Loxsom, Eastern Connecticut State University
On Post Occupancy Evaluation of the Luminous Environment:An Approach to Integrate High-Dynamic-Range Image Analysis and Simulation into the Evaluation Process
M. Tural, Arizona State University
Investigating the Implications of Design Decisions and Impacts of Parametrics of High-Performance Building Envelopes
A. Deshamudre, University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Architectonic Reuse of Wind Turbine Blades
J. Goodman, PVO-Pergolas.com
Not a Dry Subject: Optimizing Water Trombe Walls
S. Adams, M. Becker,  D. Krauss and C. Gilman, University of Oregon

Friday, May 21
8:30am to 10:00am
Water Issues: Will They Sink Solar in the Southwest? - ASES Plenary Session
Moderated by: Chuck Kutscher, National Renewable Energy Lab
There is a “Catch 22” with freshwater requirements for large-scale solar power production in arid climates. This is one of the complex issues along with transmission infrastructure that must be approached holistically if we are to utilize our vast solar resources in the American Southwest without adding to the growing water crisis.  Come hear from the experts in the field about the ins and outs of this potential problem along with the most viable paths forward.
Speakers Include:
Robert Glennon, University of Arizona and author of “Unquenchable: America’s Water Crisis and What To Do About It”
Alexandra Davis, Assistant Director for Water, Colorado Department of Natural Resources
Ray Dracker, Solar Millenium
Carey King, Research Associate Professor at University of Texas at Austin

Friday, May 21
10:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Hall/Trade Show and Green Career Resources Center Open

Friday, May 21
8:30am to 12:30pm
Solar Heating for Homeowners - ASES Workshop 01 - (separate registration required)
Registration Price: $125 on or before April 1, $135 after April 1, $145 on-site
You DO NOT have to register for the conference to register for a workshop. On the Conference Fees page in the registration system, choose "Workshops, Tours, Special Events Only."
Presented by: Mark Thornbloom, Kelelo Engineering
Description: If solar water heating is just a garden hose on the lawn, then why do they want so much money to put it on my roof?  How much to heat my house?  Solar water and space heating is one of the more cost-effective RE technologies, and today’s installations are as easy to use as a major appliance.  Yet both are often overlooked by homeowners and even installers. This workshop will help attendees make an informed decision, focusing on water and space heating including site selection, technology selection, incentives, and certification with a discussion of solar cooling.
Materials to be provided to attendees include hard copies of the presentations, including contact details for further information (FindSolar, SEIA, FSEC, NCSU, SEI etc).
Who should attend? Homeowners and end-users interested in purchasing and/or installing a solar water heating or space heating system.
Dealers and Installers interested in SRCC’s OG300 workshop but unfamiliar with the basics of solar water heating.
More Details >

Friday, May 21
10:30am to noon
Advances in Geothermal and Ocean Energy Technologies and Water Desalination & Distillation - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

10:30am to noon
Biofuels Production - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

10:30am to noon
Fuel Cell Systems Modeling, Design, and Optimization - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Solar Thermal – Hot and Cool Topics
Papers to be presented include:
Analyzing the Design and Performance of a Retrofit Solar Thermal Combination DHW and Space Heating System
J. Dontje, Gustavus Adolphus College
Polymer Thin-Film Design Reduces Installed Cost of Solar Water Heater
R. Rhodes, Rhotech
The Future of Hot Water and Solar Thermal
G. Klein, Affiliated International Management and J. McCabe, Energy Ideas
Solar Thermal Cooling and Heating:  A Year-Round Thermal Comfort Strategy Using a Hybrid Solar Absorption Chiller and Hydronic Heating System
J. Kirchhoff, K. Kensek, E. Woll, M. Schiler and D. Noble, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Optimizing Solar Thermal Resource Use at Commercial Buildings
T. Cleveland, T. Pash, H. Tsai and L. Varnado, North Carolina Solar Center
Modeling of a Solar Thermally-Driven Liquid-Desiccant Air-Conditioning System
M. Andrusiak and S. Harrison, Queen's University, Canada and L. Mesquita, Thermosol Consulting, Canada
1.5 AIA CEU's - Health & Welfare and Sustainability - available for this session

Friday, May 21
10:30am to noon
Solar Thermal Storage 2 - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Friday, May 21
10:30am to noon
Wholesale Distributed Generation--The Next Big Thing - ASES Forum
Moderated by: Adam Browning, Executive Director, The Vote Solar Initiative
Wholesale distributed generation is one of the fastest growing and most exciting new solar markets in the country. These facilities have sufficient scale to deliver low prices to ratepayers, and virtually unlimited siting opportunities. California, for example, is on track to build at least 2 GW of wholesale distributed solar in the next 4 years. Come learn from the experts about the multiple business models, programs, and market participants that are emerging to exploit this market opportunity. The panel will feature presentations from leading utilities, solar companies, and policy experts about current events, and a moderated discussion about future developments.
Speakers Include:
Kevin Fox, Attorney, Keyes and Fox, LLP
Jason Smith, Director, Strategic Planning & Renewable Initiatives, Arizona Public Service
Darren Bouton, Director, US State Government Affairs, First Solar
Paul Douglas, Manager, Renewable Procurement and Resource Planning , California Public Utilities Commission
Arno Harris, CEO, Recurrent Energy

Friday, May 21
12:30pm to 1:45pm
Women in Solar Luncheon (separate registration required)
Join us for a networking lunch and hear amazing women tell their amazing stories – and maybe tell one of your own! Help us honor the recipient of the ASES Women in Solar Award and enjoy networking opportunities and a guest speaker.
Registration fee: $50

Friday, May 21
1:30pm to 5:30pm
PLEASE NOTE - This workshop has been cancelled
Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems – brought to you by ASME - WS20

Friday, May 21
1:30pm to 5:30pm
Installation Guidelines for Solar Hot Water Systems - ASES Workshop 02 - (separate registration required)
Registration Price: $125 on or before April 1, $135 after April 1, $145 on-site
You DO NOT have to register for the conference to register for a workshop. On the Conference Fees page in the registration system, choose "Workshops, Tours, Special Events Only."
Presented by: Jim Huggins and John Harrison, Solar Rating and Certification Corporation
Description: The primary purpose of this workshop is to provide information and guidance that will lead to the acceptable installation of SRCC OG300 certified solar water heating systems.  The long range objective is to increase the quality of all installed solar hot water systems.  The emphasis of the workshop will be on installation methods and materials and how they relate to the OG300 installation criteria.  This is not a general system description or system design workshop but instead one that concentrates on the installation phase.  Components and materials pertaining to proper system installation will be available for demonstration purposes.
Who should attend? This workshop is targeted at manufacturers, contractors, building inspectors, code officials, utility companies, agencies developing solar programs, and all other parties interested in assuring quality system installations and knowledge of OG300 installation guidelines.
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Friday, May 21
2:00 to 3:30pm
Biofuels - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Friday, May 21
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Hydrogen Production and Hydrogen Systems Analysis - ASME Technical Session
Details coming soon.

Friday, May 21
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Solar for Landfills, Brownfields and Contaminated Land - ASES Forum
Moderated by: Peggy Hock, Business Development Manager, United Solar Ovonic
Turn ""wastelands"" into enhanced environmental assets for the community! Learn where different PV technologies and applications work most effectively on the millions-of-acres qualified as landfills, “Brownfields” or “Superfund” sites. Hear the financial, technical and environmental advantages and disadvantages of placing ballasted glass PV, tracking systems, CSP, and thin-film geomembrane covers at these sites. Learn market size and the right questions to consider when evaluating potential properties. Discover important sources of funding and other resource tools available to make these vital projects a reality!
Speakers Include:
Chris Nelson, Senior Principal Scientist , MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc.
Brigid Lowery, Acting Director of the Center for Program Analysis, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response , US Environmental
Paul Curran, Senior Executive Vice President, Landfills Brownfields, Axio Power
Peggy Hock, Business Development Manager, United Solar Ovonic

Friday, May 21
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Solar Water Heating - The Great Installation Debate - ASES Forum
Moderated by: Mark Thornbloom, Principal, Kelelo Engineering
Every year installation of solar heating systems becomes more of an established trade and industry. As this industry evolves and matures, there is ongoing synthesis of new techniques and equipment choices with old methods. This forum is for anyone wanting to broaden the scope of their knowledge of installation techniques and equipment and for anyone wanting to understand the discussion “behind the scenes”. Please come and participate in a lively discussion of installation topics with a panel of experienced installers.
Panelists Include:
Tom Bohner, President, Integrated Solar
David Sawchak, President, Morningstar Enterprises Inc.
Bob Rohr, National Training Manager, Caleffi N. America
Ed Murray, President, Aztec Solar Inc.
Skip Fralick, Energy Engineer, CA Center for Sustainable Energy

Friday, May 21
4:00 to 5:30pm
Micro Inverter Versus DC-to-DC Technology Shoot-Off - ASES Forum
Moderated by: Joseph McCabe, Executive VP Business Development, Ascent Solar
In this forum, companies providing either Micro Inverter or DC to DC converter technologies for photovoltaic systems will compare and contrast their solutions side by side. People attending this forum will obtain a deep understanding of these new electrical BOS technologies and how they compare with each other.
Speakers Include:
Raghu Belur, Co-founder, Vice President of Marketing, Enphase
Jeff Krista, VP of Sales and Marketing , Tigo Energy
Gene Krzywinski, Co-founder and Chief Technical Officer, eIQ Energy
Tim Kubes, Director of Sales and Marketing, Xandex Inc.

Friday, May 21
4:00 to 5:30pm
Solar Thermal Heating & Cooling: A Hot Solution for a Cooler Climate - ASES Forum
Moderated by: Chip Bircher, Renewable Energy Product Manager, Wisconsi n Public Service, Utility Solar Water Heating Initiative
Solar thermal is hot…and very cool! Solar thermal heating and cooling are attracting renewed attention in today’s renewable and carbon markets as utilities seek cost-effective ways to meet renewable energy and emissions goals. Today’s solar thermal equipment is reliable, cost-effective, and readily available. Advanced metering allows accurate measurement and reporting of system performance. Innovative business models are creating new market opportunities. These factors make solar thermal a strong contributor for meeting RPS requirements, supplying green energy, offsetting greenhouse gases and creating RECs. Come and hear what the major players from utilities, industry and states are accomplishing.
Presentations Include:
Third-party Ownership Business Model for Utility Solar Thermal
Dell Jones, VP, Renewable Project Development, Regenesis Power, LLC
What's Hot: An Expansion Update from Lakeland Electric
Jeff Curry, Alternative Energy Coordinator, Lakeland Electric
Large-Scale Commercial Solar Hot Water
Dale Freudenberger, President, FLS Energy
California's Solar Thermal Market
Katrina Phruksukarn, Program Manager, Solar Water Heating, California Center for Sustainable Energy
Wisconsin's Solar Thermal Market
Kari Heinrich, Program Manager, Solar Water Heating, Focus on Energy
Anatomy of Hawaii's Solar Mandate
Ron Richmond, Manager, Business Development, SunEarth, Inc.

Friday, May 21
6:30pm to 10:00pm
An Evening at Taliesin West (separate registration required)
Join us at Taliesin West, national headquarters of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, home of the Frank Lloyd Wright Archives and School of Architecture. This very special evening will include dinner and an exclusive tour of the facility led by students of the program. A special conversation with Don Aitken will also be included for those interested. Don is a LEED™ Accredited Professional, and is currently Principal of his own consulting company, Donald Aitken Associates, Affiliate Faculty Member at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, Senior Consulting Scientist for the Energy Department of the Union of Concerned Scientists and an ASES Passive Pioneer Award Winner. Registration fee: $75 - includes transportation, dinner, tour, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Register early - space is limited!

Saturday, May 22
8:30am to 5:30pm
Advanced Solar Water and Space Heating Systems - ASES Workshop 03 - (separate registration required)
Registration Price: $225 on or before April 1, $245 after April 1, $265 on-site
You DO NOT have to register for the conference to register for a workshop. On the Conference Fees page in the registration system, choose "Workshops, Tours, Special Events Only."
Description: Tom Lane, elected to the Solar Hall of Fame in 2006 and author of Solar Hot Water Lessons Learned 1977 to Today will be presenting a unique advanced course based on using the latest solar thermal technology available for solar hot water and space heating.  The author will present the latest European and American technology for closed loop indirect pressurized glycol and drainback systems to optimize system performance.  There will be a special hour of group interaction and education based on the participants current experience.
Materials to be provided to attendees include "The Advanced Contractors Version of Solar Hot Water Lessons Learned 1977 to Today" with additional handouts of brochures from major solar manufacturers of systems and components, and a CD of solar thermal CAD drawings and designs. Attendees will also receive 8 hours of NABCEP Approved Continuing Education Credits in Solar Thermal Energy.
Who should attend? Solar Thermal Contractors, Designers and Educators
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8 AIA CEU's - Health & Welfare and Sustainability - available for this session

8:30am to 5:30pm
Interesting Entry Level & Intermediate PV - ASES Workshop 05 - (separate registration required)
Registration Price: $225 on or before April 1, $245 after April 1, $265 on-site
You DO NOT have to register for the conference to register for a workshop. On the Conference Fees page in the registration system, choose "Workshops, Tours, Special Events Only."
Presented by: Sean White, NorCal Solar, ASES, Diablo Valley College, Infinite Solar School, Solar University and American Institute of Renewable Energy; Giulia Suriano, ASES member and Johan Alfsen, QuickMount PV Trainer
Description: This course covers the basic knowledge that one needs to know to work in the PV industry, as an installer, a designer, a salesperson, etc. If you do not fully understand the following terms and want to work in the PV industry, this class is definitely for you. Terms: String Sizing, MPPT, IV Curves, Insolation, Ohms law, Derating, Temperature, Correction Factor, Ampacity, 120% rule, Voltage Drop, NABCEP, NREL, STC, Imp, Vmp, Voc, Isc, PTC, CEC, UL 1741 & 1703, Kyoto protocol, Copenhagen, flashing, grounding, etc.
Some of the material will be practical, some will be theoretical, some will be political and most of it will be very interesting.
Who should attend? Students interested in material required to pass the NABCEP Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge & students who are new or in their first year of studying PV. These students do not necessarily have to take the NABCEP Entry Level Exam or may have already passed it.
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