Date: Wednesday, September 10

Time: 8:00 - 9:30 AM EST

Location: ZOOM

Speaker: Melink Solar, Commercial solar engineering, procurement, and construction firm

Cost: $10 AIA Members; $20 Nonmembers

Approved for 1.5 AIA HSW credits

Presented by: The Knowledge Exchange, a partnership of AIA Cincinnati, AIA Dayton, and AIA Northern Kentucky

As renewable energy becomes a key part of facility planning, architects are increasingly expected to understand the foundational elements of solar photovoltaics (PV) and how these systems interact with the built environment. This session offers a straightforward introduction to solar energy systems - what they are, how they work, and how they are commonly implemented on and around commercial buildings. Participants will explore real-world case studies and learn how solar components are selected, configured, and installed.

In this two-part series, nationally recognized commercial solar engineering, procurement, and construction firm, Melink Solar, provides the tools and strategies to symbiotically work with solar EPCs and successfully execute a solar system project in the built world.

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