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December 5th, 2024
Operations & Maintenance of Solar Arrays
Society often sees the glamor and idealism of building a new edifice or novel structures, like solar arrays, without much thought into their upkeep. We rarely see or hear from those whose jobs are to maintain them for long-term societal benefit. These heroes of the solar industry who troubleshoot electronic errors and repair electrical and mechanical malfunctions. Join us to hear from the solar industry's quiet heroes!
Location: University Ballroom (level 300), The Lory Student Center - Colorado State University, 1101 Center Ave Mall, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Time:
5.30 pm - 8.00 pm
Doors Open at 5.00 pm
Parking at CSU: Please park in the LSC Engineering Parking Lot 310
Free Transport from Boulder to Fort Collins - Students & Faculty of CU: If you would like to take the free transport from Boulder to Fort Collins and back, please contact liz@coagrivoltaic.org
Please register your attendance so that we can adhere to venue capacity restrictions and ensure adequate catering.
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Session Sponsors
Nate is an Operational Asset Manager at Pivot Energy. He is a passionate
cleantech professional with over five years of experience in renewable energy,
residential solar service, client engagement, and commercial solar operations &
maintenance, and operational data evaluation. In his role, Nate draws on his
extensive technical knowledge to advocate for quality solar installations that
maximize dual-use success.
Nate Zirlen
Operational Asset Manager
Pivot Energy
Terry Nelson is a Journeyman Electrician who started his electrical career at Namaste Solar almost 7 years ago. Terry grew up on a farm in Wyoming which makes what Jack's Solar Garden showcases much more exciting to him!
Terry Nelson
O&M Technician,
Journeyman Electrician
Namaste Solar
Jordan House
Serving as Vanguard’s Chief of Engineering, Jordan House commands nearly 30 years of solar electric and solar thermal experience. Jordan was one of the first four people in the United States to possess both a NABCEP certification in Solar PV and Solar Thermal Installation. Jordan has overseen the engineering and construction of commercial installations for Native American reservations, commercial, residential, and federal contracts. The depth of experience and knowledge of legacy equipment that Jordan possesses is unmatched throughout the solar community as he has personally seen the evolution of the solar industry. Jordan’s dedication to educating Vanguard’s newest employees are a testament to the quality installations Vanguard provides to every client.