Day 1 Clean Energy Council Masterclass Theatre, Exhibition Show Floor 9:45am – 10:15am Welcome & introductory session – masterclass opening Emma Smith, General Manager – Member Engagement and Value Delivery, Clean Energy Council Brad Schnur, Industry Education Specialist, Clean Energy Council and Masterclass Chair 10:15am – 10:45am New hybrid inverter technology & products 10 CPD POINTS The session will cover concepts of operation, string configurations, addressing module mismatch for higher yields and understanding common DC bus configuration, system expansions, battery connection & efficiencies. James Sturch, Technical Director, International Markets, SolarEdge Technologies 10:45am – 11:30am How the plumbing industry is contributing to the electrification of homes 10 CPD POINTS Updates to the market, challenges, successes of what the Plumbing Industry is experiencing; and how it’s contributing to the electrification of homes. Ashleigh Dalmau, CEO, Master Plumbers Association 11:30am – 12:30pm EV bi-directional charging updates 10 CPD POINTS This course equips participants with the knowledge to understand the current electric vehicle (EV) market and its implications for installers. It covers the state of EV and EV charging markets, the role of bidirectional chargers, and key considerations such as interoperability, cybersecurity, and system compatibility. Participants will also explore common challenges and future developments, enabling them to engage with the EV sector in a compliant, informed, and future-ready way. Michael Shaughnessy, EV Infrastructure Officer, Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) 1:30pm – 2:30pm Fault finding and maintenance of PV and battery systems 20 CPD POINTS This course equips participants with the skills to diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain grid-connected PV systems, including battery storage. It also covers fault-finding and testing procedures in line with Australian Standards, ensuring safe and efficient PV system operation. Cody Hancoc, Training Technical Lead, Global Sustainable Energy Solutions (GSES) 2:45pm – 3:30pm Flexible demand and solar-soaking potential of hot water systems 10 CPD POINTS Presentation will focus on two real-world trials including 20,000 households (RACE for 2030 SolarShift and ARENA PlusES South Australia Flexible Demand trial) focusing on flexible demand and solar-soaking potential of electric water heating systems (resistive and heat-pumps). The presentation will also show the network impact of hot water orchestration, thermal modelling and emissions findings for different water heating technologies as well as demonstrate a new online facing tool to empower customers when making decisions about their water heating systems. Dr Baran Yildiz, Senior Lecturer, UNSW The Solar Masterclass Series provides a one-stop shop for solar designers and installers to get expert advice on the major design and installation issues currently facing the industry. Attendance is free and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points will be available to eligible installers who scan into each session. ▷▶▷ VIEW LATEST PROGRAM ▷▶▷ SPONSORED BY: ALL ENERGY 56
