Solar NZ 2040 is the major Solar PV and Renewables event of 2014 in New Zealand, being held at the outstanding Auckland War Memorial Museum Events Centre, in the Auckland Domain over two information and event - packed days.

Solar NZ 2040 incorporates the SEANZ National Conference 2014 supported by TRINA Solar kicks off at 8:30am each day, with the SMA Networking Event starting at 6pm on Friday. This leads to the TRINA Solar Industry Gala Dinner followed by the SEANZ ABB Industry Awards

The Mitsubishi/BDT post dinner Networking Event ensues with a night of live entertainment featuring the awesome sounds of Verdict – Auckland’s premier rock band.  DON’T MISS IT!

CLICK HERE to view the Conference Programme

Hear the latest:

• 6 weeks after the election... What does the National government mean for the solar PV industry and you if anything? Does this affect policy? Three Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and Electricity Authority (EA) officials present the position as well as new online tools for grid connected implementations…
• The Australian solar PV experience - from go to whoa and back. How disruptive has solar PV been in Australia? With 20% of its buildings using solar PV and a Government moving to reduce the Renewable Energy Targets after removing incentives, where is the industry now? What has happened to the utilities with decreased electricity demand as PV has taken away demand. What lessons are there for NZ? Simon Troman, Managing Director, IT Power Australia presents the situation
• State of the NZ solar PV nation - the important numbers, the growth, the analysis and the industry position from Brendan Winitana, SEANZ Chairman
• Solar case studies featuring Reid Technology, David Reid presents the Samoa Racecourse solar farm… the majors and the unique!
• The solar industry plan for NZ to 2040 - The vision and the numbers
• Leadership and success in your business – professional development time. Jan Nicol, Managing Director of Sharp Corporation presents "How To" and getting ahead in business
• What’s next in the solar PV space? The “Panel of 4” industry proponents presents the benefits and value of "Neural Networks”. What is it, what does it mean, how does it work for us?
• The Panel of 4 include a leading NZ solar PV academic, lines company management, solar PV system integrator and the technical whizz kid… watch this space
• The Technology Stream - hear from three leading suppliers about new developments that are impacting the industry and what it means for you and your clients
• Enphase – the micro-inverter story including the Auckland Museum case study
• Fronius – why they are ahead in Australia
• Selectronic – impacts of the upcoming standard
• The new SEANZ ABB Industry Awards event – more categories for all levels of solar and renewable energy businesses
• Two Industry Networking Events of the Year (SMA and Mitsubishi/BDT sponsored) for you to revisit, galvanise and develop existing and new relationships with suppliers and associates

SEANZ Solar NZ 2040 is proudly sponsored by:

TRINA Solar    SMA    What Power Crisis    ABB    Euroglass / Fronius
Selectronic    Enphase / YHI    Mitsubishi / BDT
Splash Monitoring

SEANZ MEMBERS please note:  
Friday 7 Nov AGM from 4:45PM to 6:00PM

If you have any queries about any aspect of the conference please contact Rebecca George at rebecca@seanz.org.nz