Late last month, our friends at groSolar launched Zep Solar, a rail-free mounting and grounding system for residential solar electric installations. Next week, they'll be teaching the world how to install them. If you sell or install solar power systems - or if you're interested in learning more about the technology or work opportunities - read what groSolar has to say about National Zep Week....
During National Zep Week, April 19-23, the first-ever nationwide training program of this size, groSolar will train hundreds of installers nationwide in 12 cities across the country.
“We cannot overstate our excitement as we bring the Zep Solar PV installation system to the North American market, starting with unprecedented nationwide training events held during one week,” said groSolar CEO Jeff Wolfe. “The Zep System is transformational, a true game-changer for the industry that will dramatically increase the speed of solar adoption nationally by reducing cost and making solar system design and installation much faster.”
“Our partnership with Zep Solar is great news for people working in solar, and is an important advance for the health of the green jobs industry in general,” said Wolfe. “Our dealers now have access to the best and most efficient technology to respond to growing demand for solar nationwide."
The Zep System was initially unveiled at groSolar’s booth at Solar Power International 2009 in Anaheim, CA last October. The industry’s first rail-free, drop-in mounting and grounding system uses a special “Zep Compatible” frame on PV modules, removing the need for “rails” and extra grounding hardware, dramatically reducing the materials needed to install solar electric systems on residential rooftops and reducing installation time by more than 50%.
“Since our time trials have consistently shown a speed increase of 5X for module mounting as compared to conventional systems, we believe that Zep is the next major revolution in the PV industry,” said Jack West, CEO of Zep Solar. “This belief is being confirmed by the amazing response that we are receiving from installers—with many commenting that the Zep System will be the most revolutionary installation method since cumbersome wiring methods were replaced by rapid MC style plug-together connectors.”
The training program will consist of 12 one-day events across the country, including a hands-on installation component on portable demonstration roofs, as well as detailed information regarding system specifications and PV modules available today that are “Zep-Compatible”.
Interested installers can learn more about Zep Solar and National Zep Week at www.groSolar.com/ZepSolar.
The training-event locations and schedule is posted below. Click the corresponding links to register for training sessions:
Monday, April 19th:
Wednesday, April 21st:
Friday, April 23rd:
