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Upcoming Trainings
Intro to Grid-Tie and
Off-Grid Solutions
Santa Rosa, CA
April 12-13
$378
Adv Case Studies
Santa Rosa, CA
April 14
$250
Residential Solar Sales
Hawaii (Location TBD)
May 3
$250
Selling Commercial PV
Hawaii (Location TBD)
May 4
$250
Adv Case Studies
Hawaii (Location TBD)
May 5
$250
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Ontario Training
Intro to PV Installation for Ontario, Canada
Toronto, ONT
April 25 - 29
$1000
5-Day PV 101 Course Includes:
- PV Markets & Applications
- Safety Basics
- Electricity Basics
- Solar Energy Fundamentals
- PV Module Fundamentals
- System Components
- PV Sizing System Principles
- PV System Electrical Design
-PV System Mechanical Design
- Performance Analysis, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
-ONT Electrical Safety Code
- ONT Domestic Content
- ONT FIT and MicroFIT
- ONT & US Code Differences
Click HERE for more details or to sign up.
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Dear Dealer,
Thank you for your continued support of both DC Power and Solar Depot as we transition through this exciting time. We have made substantial enhancements by joining forces, including the sharing of regional distribution warehouses, opening new warehouse locations and increasing our product line.
This month's newsletter includes product updates, new dealer services, trainings and tradeshow announcements, product specials and more. As always, if there are topics you'd like to see us address, please reply by email with your request.
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SHARP APPROVED GROUNDING METHODS
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Sharp Approved Alternate Grounding Methods
ILSCO Lug
An ILSCO Lug can be attached to Sharp module frames with a standard #10 machine stainless steel screw, spring lock washer and nut to allow an EGC to be installed.
Expanding Existing Ground Hole
WEEB
WEEB (Washer, Electrical Equipment Bond made by WIley Electronics LLC) can be installed in accordance with the applicable Wiley Electronics installation manual to provide a bond between Sharp module frames and specific, approved racking systems instead of a module-module EGC.
Aluminum Member
An aluminum member, used for the mounting of Sharp PV modules, can be attached to Sharp module frames via existing 9 mm mounting holes.

Galvanized Steel Member
A steel member, used for the mounting of Sharp PV modules, can be attached to Sharp module frames via existing 9 mm mounting holes.

Please click HERE for the full addendum with details and installation guidelines.
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| LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY UPDATES | |
Federal News
- President Obama Signs Energy Fund Into Law
- President Obama Signs Bill Clarifying Buy Amercian Requirements for the Department of Defense
- More Funding for Clean Enrgy to be Sought in Fiscal Year 2012 Budget
State Highlights
MASSACHUSETTS
- MA Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Launches Block 5 of Commonwealth Solar Rebate Program
- Sol Systems Debuts SolUpfront Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) Option for MA Consumers
MARYLAND
- Maryland Renewable Energy Legislation in Effect, Provides Boost to Solar Industry
MICHIGAN
- Property Assessed Clean Energy Bill Signed into Law by Govenor
- Low Interest Loans Available to Michigan Cities, Villages
NEW JERSEY
- New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) Issues Final Order for 2011 Renewable Energy Program
TEXAS
- EL Paso Electric Receives $1.5 Million for Solar Pilot PV Rebate Program
- Entergy Texas Begins Solar Pilot PV Rebate Program
- CPS Energy Launching Solar Rebate Program in February
Click here to read the full policy newsletter.
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| NEW WAREHOUSE IN CORONA, CA | | |
DC Power and Solar Depot announce a new 44,000 sq/ft distribution center in Corona, CA, serving solar customers throughout the Southwest.
Located at 555 South Promenade Ave, Suite 101, this warehouse is expected to reduce freight costs and improve product availability for solar contractors in the nation's most competitive market.
This location will offer will-call services, further enhancing efficient customer responsiveness.
DC Power and Solar Depot
555 South Promenade Ave, Suite 101
Corona, CA 92879
1-800-680-7922
Contact your sales or customer service rep today for more details or to schedule an order.
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| CanSIA SOLAR ONTARIO 2011 | | |
DC Power and Solar Depot will be at CanSIA Solar Ontario in Windsor! The trade show runs May 5th-6th. Come visit us at booth #418.
We also will have a PV training during the show. More details to come.
Click HERE for more info about the show.
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| ONTARIO MicroFIT KIT | | |
We are excited to announce our new Ontario MicroFIT Kit, which includes Module Level Monitoring, and comes complete with engineering documents.
12kW DC includes:
- 52 Sharp 230/235s
- 2 SMA Sunny Boy 5000s
- Tigo Energy Package (see info below)
- Unirac and Quick Mount PV Mounting System
Click HERE for a more detailed FIT product list.
Click HERE for Ontario FIT Content Letters.
This system meets 60% Ontario Content!
Ships F.O.B. Ontario beginning March 15th.
Tigo Energy Package maximizes the performance of each module over the life of the module. Includes 6-years of module level monitoring. Great product for any production based PV system.
Contact your sales rep today for details and pricing.
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| POWER PRO PROPOSAL GENERATOR | | |

Need a more professional proposal?
Power Pro, an online proposal generator tool, will help you create consistent and professional proposals. A FREE 30 Day Trial is available to dealers when you log into our Dealer Website and go to the Dealer Services page.
Easily crunch the numbers, generate professional sales proposal materials, and manage your sales activities. Power Pro helps you focus on what really counts: identifying your customers' needs, designing smart solutions, and getting new business on the books.
Proposal Generation Features
- Add detailed product features, options and pricing to your proposals
- Include detailed quotes
- Populate proposals with relevant customer data
- Add cover letters from templates
- Add technical datasheets, pictures, and drawings
- Add quality documentation or industry specifications
- Browse and append any external documents
- Include recommended upsell options
- Print, email, or fax proposals to customers
- Generate proposals in MS Word or Adobe PDF
- Learn proposal techniques during webinars held every Monday
Click HERE for more info!
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| SOLAREDGE INVERTERS | | |
An Intro to SolarEdge
Grid-Tie Inverters
Solar greybeards are well aware of John Berdner. He's the guy who brought us quality German SMA inverters in the very early grid-tie days when the American inverter manufacturers were suffering 100% failure rates. John is back with a new inverter brand to shake up our industry, and based on existing track record, we'd do well to pay attention. This product is a game changer.
The SolarEdge system puts the best of traditional string inverters and the best of individual module inverters in a package that's better than either. Like Enphase or Tigo systems, there's a PowerBox on each module to make the best of partial shading or other challenges. SolarEdge PowerBoxes have an advantage that they can adjust voltage and amperage output of each module to make the most power under current conditions. Like a traditional string inverter there are strings of PV modules, but strings can be from 8 to 24 modules, and multiple strings do not have to match. Want one string of 19 modules and one string of 15? Can do. Because the voltage delivered to the inverter is always constant, the transformerless SolarEdge inverter can be much simpler, lighter, and lower cost. Thanks to long strings, PV Combiners are rarely needed on residential SolarEdge systems. Two strings are plenty. CEC efficiency is a record 97.5% on 240vac (97.0% on 208vac).
A state-of-the-art Web-enabled monitoring package is standard equipment with all SolarEdge systems. It will provide detailed module, string, and array monitoring at no charge for 3 years.
For perfect arrays with no shading, string sizing, or orientation challenges, traditional string inverters still make slightly lower cost systems. Although they do take a small hit on CEC efficiency. But if you have an array with shading, stringing, or multiple orientation challenges, the SolarEdge system is probably your best bet for strong performance.
At this time, single-phase inverters in 3, 4, 5, or 6kW sizes are available with a standard 12-year warranty. Three-phase units in 8, 10, and 12.5kW sizes will be available later this year.
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| 10% SAVINGS ON ZEP SOLAR | |
DC Power, Solar Depot and Zep Solar are pleased to announce a 10% promotional discount on the all-new Zep System II PV Module Installation System. Improving on the original Zep System II, new product enhancements and additions offer significant additional benefits.
- Tool-free Leveling Foot installation
 - Easier front-row installation
- Enhanced aesthetics along front row
- Easier installation on steep roofs
- Simplified attachment layout
- Shorter Interlock for easier handling
- Improved span allowances/fewer attachment points
Zep System II hardware is for use with Zep Compatible PV Modules. Ask your sales rep for available models.

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