What you will learn:

- General overview of current solar technology and equipment options

- Specific challenges and benefits associated with off-grid energy generation

- Site considerations, including topography and sun exposure

- Nevada County permitting process, forms, key contacts

- Strategies to optimize energy production, storage and component balancing

- Preferred home appliances, other strategies to make your energy go farther

The presentation will feature several examples of recent projects, including photos, permitting compliance examples. Open format with an emphasis on Q&A. Bring your plans, research, thorniest questions!

Lars Ortegren

Solar Energy Guru and Co-Founder of Cal Solar. Skilled in Electrical Contracting, Sustainability, Renewable Energy. Over 8 MW hands on experience in designing, managing, training, and constructing residential off grid and micro grid applications.

Kevin Standfield

Technology Project Manager & Business Developer. Skilled in Project Planning, Documentation, Step-by-Step Implementation, Licensing & Permitting. Extensive contracting with SAP, IBM and many others. Specializing in cutting edge technologies.