Solar Austin Happy Hour: Smart Inverters and Distributed Energy Resources for a Smarter Grid

As solar and other renewable energy technologies spread further throughout society, effectively connecting these distributed means of generation to current transmission infrastructure and expanding and modernizing the grid become ever more pressing issues. Solar Austin is excited to present our July Happy Hour speaker, Raghu Belur, the co-cofounder of Enphase, who will tell us more about […]

January Happy Hour: 100% Renewable Energy for Georgetown

Our first happy hour of the year is going to be one you won’t want to miss. Georgetown will soon be powered by 100% renewable energy. How is it achieving this goal so much more rapidly than Austin and most other cities? What factors were considered in the decision and what were the reasons for […]

Solar Austin Happy Hour: Karl Rábago – Advancing the Value of Solar

Austin Energy’s value of solar tariff (VOST) has received national attention. Join us to learn more about the VOST from the man behind it and to celebrate our recent victories for local solar in Austin. When: Tuesday, November 19th, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Where: Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto, Austin, TX 78701 Please RSVP here. […]

Solar Austin Happy Hour: Expanding Solar Goals and Programs in Austin

Please note: No happy hour in June. Starting July 16, our happy hours will be on the third Tuesday of each month at Scholz Garten.  ~~~~~~ RSVP HERE Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 5:30 – 8:00pm Scholz Garten, in the Saloon (Private) room 1607 San Jacinto, Austin, TX,78701 (map) ~~~~~~ Parking is usually free in the […]

Solar Austin Happy Hour: Tech Innovation Beyond the Panel: Energy Optimization

RSVP HERE Wednesday, May 15th, 6:30 – 8:30pm Spiderhouse Cafe, 2908 Fruth Street, Austin, TX (map) (in the back, under the big white tent) Advancements in power converters allow modern solar installations to perform more efficiently and owners to monitor their systems accurately in real time. On May 15th, we’ll hear from leaders in the power converter field.  Each has […]

Solar Austin Happy Hour – Learn the Latest at Austin Energy!

We invite you to join us at the Chapel Stage at Spider House on Wednesday, February 20th at 6:30 pm to meet Deborah Kimberly, Austin Energy’s new VP of Distributed Energy Services, and get an update on Austin Energy’s solar programs from Lesley Libby, the Solar Program Manager.  Please RSVP. SPEAKERS: Deborah Kimberly As of […]