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SUMMARY:PV Labs & Design Scenarios (PV304.02)
DESCRIPTION:PV Labs & Design Scenarios (PV 304): Hands-On Solar Training for System Design\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElevate Your Solar Skills with Practical\, In-Person Training \nCourse Overview \nThe PV Labs & Design Scenarios (PV 304) course offers a one-day\, hands-on experience focused on PV system design and installation. This course is ideal for solar professionals looking to gain practical skills in building and commissioning two types of PV systems: grid-tied and battery-based.Using a portable lab set up at ground level (no climbing required)\, you will: \n\nWork with line diagrams\, manufacturer data sheets\, and the National Electrical Code (NEC).\nBuild and test both a grid-tied system and a battery-based system.\nLearn to verify and test mechanical and electrical connections to ensure proper system commissioning.\n\nCourse Details \n\nDuration: 1 Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT)\nFormat: In-person\, hands-on training (no climbing required)\n\nWhether you’re preparing for the NABCEP certification exam\, upgrading your skills\, or simply looking for practical experience in solar system installation\, this course provides the essential training you need to succeed in the rapidly growing solar industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites Required: PV 101-201-202 or NABCEP PV Associate Credential \n  \nLearn More / Course Details\nRegister
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/pv-labs-design-scenarios-pv304-02/
LOCATION:Midwest Renewable Energy Association\, 7558 Deer Rd\, Custer\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,In-Person Training
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SUMMARY:Solar in Your Community — Stevens Point\, WI (CREATE Portage County)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 6 | 5:30–7:00 p.m. | Community Room – Front Patio Entrance | 1300 Maria Drive Suite B\, Stevens Point\, WI \nJoin the MREA’s Solar in Your Community presentations to get clear\, credible answers from our renewable energy experts. These free educational events are designed to provide you with the latest facts\, data\, and insight — so you can make informed decisions about the future of energy in your area. \nWe’re committed to open dialogue\, and we welcome your questions\, ideas\, and concerns. Join us at our upcoming events to be part of the conversation. \nThere is no cost to attend. Local beverages will be available throughout the event. If you know you will be attending\, please consider RSVPing and submitting any questions you may have ahead of time to be addressed during the session. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/solar-in-your-community-stevens-point-wi-create-portage-county/
LOCATION:CREATE Portage County\, 1300 Maria Drive Suite B\, Stevens Point\, WI\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)":MAILTO:info@midwestrenew.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T090000
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SUMMARY:Roof-Mount PV System Design & Installation Lab (PV 312.02)
DESCRIPTION:Roof-Mount PV System Design & Installation Lab (PV 312)\nHands-On Solar Training: Design\, Install\, and Test Roof-Mounted PV Systems \nCourse Overview\nThe Roof-Mount PV System Design & Installation Lab (PV 312) is a 2-day\, hands-on course where you’ll design\, install\, and test a roof-mounted PV system. \nDuring the course\, you will: \n\nLearn key layout considerations for roof-mounted systems\nUnderstand component specifications and mechanical integration best practices\nApply NEC (National Electrical Code) requirements\, including voltage\, current\, and power calculations\nGain hands-on experience in designing\, wiring\, and commissioning a grid-connected solar system\n\nThis course takes place at MREA’s Training Roof in Custer\, WI—one of Wisconsin’s first Travel Green Destinations—providing you with a real-world learning environment powered entirely by renewable energy. \nCourse Details:\n\nDuration: 2 Days\nFormat: In-person\, hands-on training\nTime: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (both days)\nLocation: MREA Training Roof\, Custer\, WI\n\nPrerequisites: PV 101\, PV 201\, PV 202 (or equivalent training) or NABCEP credential \nLearn More / Course Details\nRegister
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/roof-mount-pv-system-design-installation-lab-pv-312-02/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)":MAILTO:info@midwestrenew.org
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SUMMARY:Grow Solar Power Hour: Bloomington-Normal — August 13
DESCRIPTION:Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association and the Ecology Action Center\,  property owners in DeWitt and McLean counties can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable. \nJoin us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more: \nWednesday\, August 13 | 12:00 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom \nLearn More
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/grow-solar-power-hour-bloomington-normal-august-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)":MAILTO:info@midwestrenew.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T183000
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SUMMARY:Grow Solar Power Hour: Central Wisconsin — August 13
DESCRIPTION:Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association and the City of Stevens Point\, property owners in Marathon\, Lincoln\, Portage\, Waushara\, Waupaca\, and Wood Counties can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable. \nJoin us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more: \nWednesday\, August 13 | 5:30 p.m. | Central Waters Brewery | REGISTER TO ATTEND \nLearn More
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/grow-solar-power-hour-central-wisconsin-august-13/
LOCATION:Central Waters Brewery\, 351 Allen St\, Amherst\, WI\, 54406\, United States
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SUMMARY:Solar Next Door: An Overview of Solar in Southeastern Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, August 18 | 5–8 p.m. | Whitewater Innovation Center \nJoin the Wisconsin Farmers Union for a community information session on large scale solar. \n\nOverview of existing and potential known projects\nAdjacent landowner considerations\nLease negotiation education\nCommunity power\, protections\, agreements\, and maximizing benefits\n\nTo help plan for refreshments\, please RSVP to Tara by calling or texting 715-492-0329
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/solar-next-door-an-overview-of-solar-in-southeastern-wisconsin/
LOCATION:Whitewater Innovation Center\, 1221 Innovation Dr\, Whitewater\, WI\, 53190\, United States
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SUMMARY:Midcontinent Energy Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Midwest Renewable Energy Association at the Midcontinent Energy Summit on August 19-20 in Indianapolis\, IN. \nThe Midcontinent Region is on the brink of a historic transformation\, with an ambitious goal of adding 17 GW of new resources annually for the next 20 years and a $32 billion transmission buildout in motion. This is the largest grid expansion in U.S. history\, opening the floodgates to unparalleled investment and development opportunities across the energy sector. \nFrom renewables and gas generation to firming power\, utility-scale projects\, and DERs\, MISO needs it all—and fast. But navigating this rapidly evolving landscape requires more than just ambition. Success demands a laser-focused strategy\, addressing critical challenges like: \n\nInterconnection queue uncertainties—Stay ahead in a shifting regulatory landscape\nSiting & permitting roadblocks—Learn how to overcome development hurdles\nFinance & tax equity strategies—Gain a deeper understanding of current trends in project finance and the tax equity/transferability markets\nRisk mitigation in project development—Identify the risks in project development and learn how to protect your investments\n\nInfocast’s premier event is your gateway to mastering the MISO region’s evolving energy landscape. Join an unmatched faculty of policymakers\, regulators\, LSEs\, developers\, financiers\, tax equity experts\, and other industry leaders as they provide insider intelligence on the dynamics shaping the development of utility-scale wind and solar\, thermal resources\, storage\, community solar\, DERs\, and emerging decarbonization technologies in the MISO states. \nThis is where deals are made and futures are shaped. Don’t miss your chance to gain the competitive edge—check out the agenda and secure your spot today!
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/midcontinent-energy-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Marriott Indianapolis North\, 3645 River Crossing Parkway\, Indianapolis\, Indiana\, 46240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Grow Solar Power Hour: Door County — August 20
DESCRIPTION:Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier and more affordable. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association and the Climate Change Coalition of Door County\, property owners throughout Door County can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable. \nJoin us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more: \nWednesday\, August 20 | 1:00 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom \nLearn More
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/grow-solar-power-hour-door-county-august-20/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Grow Solar Power Hour: La Crosse — August 20
DESCRIPTION:Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association\, the cities of Onalaska and La Crosse\, and La Crosse County\, property owners in La Crosse county can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable. \nJoin us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more: \nWednesday\, August 20 | 3:00 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom \nLearn More
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/grow-solar-power-hour-la-crosse-august-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)":MAILTO:info@midwestrenew.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T183000
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UID:77549-1755711000-1755714600@midwestrenew.org
SUMMARY:Grow Solar Power Hour: Jasper + Poweshiek Counties — August 20
DESCRIPTION:Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association\, 1000 Friends of Iowa and the Nature Conservancy in Iowa\, with community support from Jasper County\, the City of Newton\, the City of Prairie City and Imagine Grinnell\, property owners in Jasper and Poweshiek counties can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable. \nJoin us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more: \nWednesday\, August 20 | 5:30 p.m. | Brooklyn Opera House | REGISTER TO ATTEND \nLearn More
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/grow-solar-power-hour-jasper-poweshiek-counties-august-20/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Opera House\, 115 Jackson St\, Brooklyn\, IA\, 52211\, United States
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