Mayfield Renewables Education Summit 2025

Overview

Overview

Education Summit

The Summit will consist of a full day of training sessions — 3 educational tracks with 5 sessions in each — bookended by networking opportunities the nights before and after the Summit.

Topics covered will include PV and energy storage codes and standards, engineering best practices, safety, and O&M intended for anyone interested in learning real tangible technical topics fundamental to support the planning, sales, design, installation, oversight, and management of solar and storage assets. Up to 6.5 NABCEP CEUs will be available for the full day of training. All session content will be developed by Mayfield Renewables and taught by a combination of our own expert trainers and guest subject matter experts.

Who we are:

Why now?

Why Austin, TX?

What is the “Welcome & Great Transformation”?

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Event Location

UT Commons Conference Center
10100 Burnet Rd Building 137, Austin, TX 78758

Located in the JJ Pickle Research Campus,
The University of Texas Austin

Date

October 2-3, 2024

Mayfield Renewables Education Summit 2024 D-Day!
Note: Separate registrations for the two events.
Note: Separate registrations for the two events.
Agenda

Agenda

Thursday, October 3rd

8:00 – 9:00 AM | Check-in, breakfast + networking

9:00 – 10:30 AM | Critical Updates to the 2023 NEC for PV

9:00 – 10:30 AM | UL 9540A and Energy Storage Fire Risks

9:00 – 10:30 AM | Insulation Resistance Testing for PV Systems

10:30 – 11:00 AM | Break

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | UL 3741 Product and Design Requirements

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Energy Storage Design Considerations

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Demystifying Microgrid Controllers

12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch

1:30 – 2:30 PM | PV Interconnection & the 2023 NEC

Trainers: Ryan Mayfield & Brian Mehalic

Ryan Mayfield & Brian Mehalic will provide a detailed look at Sections 705.11 and 705.12 in the 2023 NEC and an overview of the current interconnection methods for PV and energy storage systems.

1:30 – 2:30 PM | Energy Management with Power Control Systems

1:30 – 2:30 PM | Retrofitting PV Systems

2:30 – 3:00 PM | Break

3:00 – 4:00 PM | 2023 NEC Requirements for Energy Storage Systems

3:00 – 4:00 PM | 2023 NEC Requirements for Energy Storage Systems (Spanish)

3:00 – 4:00 PM | An Overview of Microgrid Feasibility Studies

4:15 – 5:45 PM | 2023 NFPA 855 and Fire Codes for Energy Storage Systems

4:15 – 5:45 PM | Transformer Design Considerations

4:15 – 5:45 PM | 2023 NFPA 855 and Fire Codes for Energy Storage Systems (Spanish)

6:00 – 9:00 PM | Evening Networking Reception + Dinner

Trainers

Trainers

Ryan Mayfield

Founder & Educator; Mayfield Renewables

Founder of Mayfield Renewables, an engineering consultancy for the solar and storage industry, Ryan has been widely known for his commitment to understanding and demystifying codes and standards for decades. He has over 25 years of experience designing and consulting on solar PV projects. His career has blended technical expertise with an affinity for writing and education. Ryan was also the PV Systems Technical Editor for SolarPro Magazine from 2010 to 2018 and authored the PV Design & Installation for Dummies in 2010. He is passionate about bringing up the next generation of experts through teaching nationwide PV courses on topics such as: the National Electrical Code, commercial and utility-scale PV systems, energy storage systems best practices and electrical testing O&M best practices. He is also a NEC Code Making Panel 13 member tasked with reviewing NEC sections 480 and 706.

Lucas Miller

Senior Engineering Consultant; Mayfield Renewables

Lucas dove into the renewables industry straight out of college by moving from Madison, Wisconsin, to Portland, Oregon, to join a PV contractor. In the years since, he has held many roles in the solar and energy storage industry, spanning marketing, market research, product development, and project coordination. Lucas’s expertise blends engineering acumen and industry knowledge with a backbone in technical content development. He now holds both a marketing degree and a degree in Renewable Energy Engineering from Oregon Institute of Technology. In his current role at Mayfield, he brings his talents in research and writing and provides much of the leadership in our educational content development.

Tyson Bittrich

Market Research Consultant; Mayfield Renewables

Tyson is enthusiastic about the forthcoming energy transition and aims to support renewable solutions-makers. He brings a unique perspective to the Mayfield team recently finishing his B.S. in Renewable Energy Engineering from Oregon Insitute of Technology, an M.A. in Philosophy and B.A.’s in Music and Philosophy. He is a teacher at heart; teaching hot yoga, music, and even cocktail and wine training. Tyson calls Portland, OR, home. His engineering studies focused on electrochemical storage technologies that best empower intermittent RE generation and distributed energy resources. Tyson has been instrumental in researching and developing Mayfield Renewables content with an eye toward unbiased clear education. Beyond work, Tyson is an avid musician leading a jazz quartet since 2019.

Adam Stone, P.E.

Senior Engineer; Mayfield Renewables

Adam Stone brings a wealth of experience in product lifecycles, gained during his tenure at a metal fabrication company, where he worked from product conception to the production line. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Florida. His professional journey includes significant experience in medium—and high-voltage substation design, as well as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design. He currently holds his Professional Engineering license in the state of Florida and plans to expand to other states. In the summer of 2024, Adam joined the Mayfield Renewables team to further develop his expertise as a licensed electrical engineer. His diverse background and dedication to continuous learning make him a valuable asset in advancing the company’s mission to deliver innovative renewable energy solutions.

Zach Snyder

Senior Engineering Consultant; Mayfield Renewables

 In 2018, with a background in geology, technology, and education, Zach decided to commit to the solar industry. After spending a year as a marketer at an Oregon PV installation company, he went on to lead the statewide consumer education nonprofit Solar Oregon. There he developed and managed educational programs and tours funded by the Energy Trust of Oregon to teach home and business owners about the ins and outs of solar plus storage. Zach also brings a wealth of IT skills, in 2022 he contracted independently with PV Evolution Labs to develop computer vision algorithms and automation used for PV module quality testing. At Mayfield, he provides valuable financial and electrical modeling expertise for microgrid feasibility studies and provides resiliency project recommendations to stakeholders.

Jason Fisher

Founder; Solar Technical Consulting

Jason has been working in renewable energy since 1994. In that time he has gained a wealth of experience and expertise. He holds a master electrician license and is a NABCEP certified PV Installation Professional. He serves on multiple UL technical committees. Jason also serves as a NEC code making panel 4 member representing SEIA and code making panel 13 member representing SEI.

Angel Zayas, P.E.

Principal Engineer and Host of DrPower; AZ Engineering

Eng. Angel Zayas is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez (1992), and holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (1996). He founded AZ Engineering in 2000, providing consulting and design services. He is a certified NABCEP PV Installation Professional and has been a leader in the PV industry in Puerto Rico since 2007, with more than 550 renewable energy projects totaling over 200 MW. He currently instructs courses in the design and installation of photovoltaic systems in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Latin American countries. Since May 2024, Angel has been an approved instructor and Mayfield partner teaching Spanish language versions of Mayfield Renewables content. He is also the host of the popular live webcast Dr Power PR.

Volney Naranjo

Renewables Business Development Manager; Megger

Volney Naranjo received his BSEE from Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia. After graduation, he worked in electrical design and testing and commissioning power systems as a field engineer and project manager. In 2011, he joined Megger as an application engineer, focusing on the products for transformers, low-voltage and high-voltage circuit breakers, and battery testing. Currently, Volney is the Renewables Business Development Manager for North America at Megger. He is an IEEE senior member and has published multiple articles in conferences such as TechCon, PowerTest, TSDOS, BattCon, and EIC, as well as various technical magazines.

Rey Guerrero, Ph.D

Principal Engineer; Xendee

Reynaldo C. Guerrero Jr. is a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (University of the Philippines, Diliman 2019), Master of Science in Electronics Engineering (Ateneo de Manila University 2011), Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering (Ateneo de Manila University 2007). He is a co-founder and board member at SolarSolutions, a social enterprise on renewable energy for communities. Previously, Reynaldo worked at SunPower Corporation as a Senior Staff Device Engineer and as an affiliate implementing multi-period investments in DER modeling and sizing at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Justine Sanchez

Technical Sales Engineer, Ageto Energy

Justine has been working in the renewable energy industry since 1993. She has played many technical roles over these last thirty years, such as an NREL research assistant to a NABCEP-certified photovoltaic (PV) system installer, to a PV system designer and project manager. Justine’s previous experience includes reviewing electrical plan sets for PV and solar-plus-storage projects, acting as a project consultant and facilitator for commercial-scale solar-plus-storage systems, and acting as an educator for the solar industry both as a curriculum developer and IREC Certified Master Trainer for Solar Energy International and as a senior technical editor and author for Home Power Magazine. She is a principal voting member of Code Making Panel 13 (CMP-13) for the National Electrical Code. Justine has cultivated a deep understanding of the industry and has honed her skills to relay knowledge about industry best practices and code requirements. As a technical sales engineer, Justine aims to break down the complexity that can exist between paralleling various power sources and assist clients in implementing Ageto’s microgrid control solutions into their renewable energy projects.

Laura Williams

Application and Analytics Engineer, Ageto Energy

Laura, a graduate of North Carolina State University, started her energy career in industrial energy efficiency. After pivoting to the realm of distributed energy, she found her passion in accelerating microgrid deployment to address issues like grid resilience, energy access, and climate change. Laura supports various aspects of early-stage project engineering, working closely with customers to understand the unique goals of their project and making recommendations on how to best implement after careful assessment. To ensure customer confidence and a smooth project execution process, she supports feasibility modeling, design review and technical customer support.

Nick Konen

Technical Solutions Consultant, Hammond Power Solutions

Nick Konen is a technical solutions consultant for Hammond Power Solutions (HPS). He joined HPS in 2019 as a quotations & technical support specialist with a focus in renewables and power quality magnetics. Much of his time was spent reviewing transformer specifications and electrical single lines to provide accurate product offers in renewable applications. In Spring of 2024, Nick moved to the technical solutions team to bring his application knowledge outside the walls of HPS.

Brian Mehalic

Instructor & Curriculum Developer; Solar Energy International

Brian has over 22 years of experience in the PV industry, ranging from installing on and off-grid PV systems to instructing Code officials across the country to designing, inspecting, and commissioning large-scale systems. He is a NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional and an alternate on the NEC Code-Making Panel 4. Brian has instructed over 250 classes and 6,000 students for Solar Energy International. He has developed and maintained SEI’s curriculum focused on operations and maintenance (O&M), system design and installation, and Codes & Standards.

Partners

Partners

Partners are key to making any large effort successful. Mayfield Renewables is fortunate to have such wonderful partners, from our marketing agency, Outfit, to our educational partners and clients across the industry landscape. 

We have very limited spaces for select partners to be showcased during the Mayfield Renewables Education Summit & Welcome Events. If you think you would be a good fit for this event please submit a request to be considered with the below form. 

What is Included:


  • 1 all-access pass to both the Welcome/Great Transformation and the Education Summit, including happy hour networking times. ($445 value)
  • 6-foot long display table with tablecloth located in the networking and eating shared Atrium space along with select few other partners (up to 12). 
  • Individual LinkedIn promo from Mayfield Renewables company page.
  • Logo included on event correspondence in Mayfield newsletter to our entire network of 6,000+ industry professionals including executives, owners, engineers, sales, and technical field. 
  • Logo included on Event landing page here.
  • Mentioned by Ryan Mayfield during the Welcome keynote.
Venue + Parking

Venue + Parking

Event Location

UT Commons Conference Center
10100 Burnet Rd Building 137, Austin, TX 78758

Located in the JJ Pickle Research Campus, The University of Texas Austin

Parking Details

Parking permits will be emailed to everyone closer to the event date. Please print your pass if you’re driving and display it on your dashboard. Not valid in spaces marked “University Vehicle at all times.” The image below shows the available parking spaces at the conference center.

Event Location

UT Commons Conference Center
10100 Burnet Rd Building 137, Austin, TX 78758

Located in the JJ Pickle Research Campus, The University of Texas Austin

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@mayfield.energy

Welcome + Great Transformation

Welcome + Great Transformation

The Great Transformation is a space to convene experts together to provide a meaningful discussion on a topic of importance to the transition from a centralized energy world to the more distributed generation of energy.

For this edition of the Great Transformation Mayfield Renewables Ryan Mayfield will host a panel presentation on “The Role of Education in the Transition”. We are thrilled to have representation from many different areas of the workforce development, education and training world for the solar-plus-storage industry. They will share their experiences and insight into how we can improve connectivity between various education resources and grow our workforce quickly and safely.

Event Location

UT Commons Conference Center
10100 Burnet Rd Building 137, Austin, TX 78758

Located in the JJ Pickle Research Campus,
The University of Texas Austin

Date

October 2, 2024
4:30pm – 8:30pm

Agenda

Presenters

Ryan Mayfield

Founder & Educator; Mayfield Renewables

 Founder of Mayfield Renewables, an engineering consultancy for the solar and storage industry, Ryan has been widely known for his commitment to understanding and demystifying codes and standards for decades. He has over 25 years of experience designing and consulting on solar PV projects. His career has blended technical expertise with an affinity for writing and education. Ryan was also the PV Systems Technical Editor for SolarPro Magazine from 2010 to 2018, and authored the PV Design & Installation for Dummies in 2010. He is passionate about bringing up the next generation of experts through teaching nationwide PV courses on topics such as: the National Electrical Code, commercial and utility-scale PV systems, energy storage systems best practices and electrical testing O&M best practices. He is also a NEC Code Making Panel 13 member tasked with reviewing NEC sections 480 and 706.

Laure-Jeanne Davignon

Workforce Partnerships; Heatspring

Laure-Jeanne Davignon coordinates workforce partnerships for HeatSpring and is focused on accelerating the just transition to a carbon-free economy through national and international efforts to cultivate a diverse, highly skilled workforce. Prior to HeatSpring, she served as vice president for a national clean energy nonprofit at IREC. LJ conceptualizes, secures funding, and implements projects across the workforce ecosystem, and is a frequent presenter in national and international forums. She lives in upstate NY, where she enjoys hiking and skiing NY’s natural wonders and powers her home through one of the first community solar projects in the region.

Shawn O’Brien

President & CEO; NABCEP

Shawn O’Brien is the President & CEO of the North American Board for Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).  NABCEP is the most respected and widely recognized certification organization for professionals in the field of renewable energy. NABCEP offers certifications and credentials for skilled professionals, specialists and those new to working in the areas of photovoltaics, solar heating, and small wind technologies. In his role at NABCEP he has had the privilege to work with many organizations addressing climate change and the challenges of moving to renewable energy resources.  Shawn has twenty years of experience in the certification industry, he brings an extensive background in certification management, continuing education, and global expansion. He has presented internationally on issues regarding fair testing, credentialing standards, examination, education, continuing competency, and workforce development.

Brian Korgel

Director of the Energy Institute; University of Texas at Austin
Director, Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for a Solar Powered Future; The University of Texas at Austin

Brian A. Korgel is the Director of The University of Texas Austin Energy Institute and the Rashid Engineering Regents Chair in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering. He also directs the Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for a Solar Powered Future and is on the Texas Hydrogen Production Policy Council. He is a former Fulbright Fellow. He received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from UCLA in 1997 and was a post-doctoral fellow at University College Dublin. He has given over 320 invited talks and published more than 300 papers. He is also an artist, exploring language and human/technology cohabitation. He has co-founded two companies, Innovalight and Piñon Technologies, and received various honors including being named a member of the National Academy of Engineering.

Tatianna Cannon

Executive Director; CleanTX
Founder and Co-Executive Director; Green Workforce Collaborative

Tatianna is a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector, having led Aster Collaborative, the Green Workforce Collaborative, Solar Austin, and now CleanTX. Throughout her career, Tatianna has pioneered initiatives that empower diverse groups for workforce opportunities, bridging gaps and creating pathways for underrepresented individuals to thrive. Her strategic guidance and mentorship have propelled Aster Collaborative’s success and, more importantly, inspired countless individuals to realize their full potential. In her roles as the executive director of CleanTX and the Green Workforce Collaborative, Tatianna continues to lead by example, championing equity and clean energy initiatives with unwavering dedication and raising millions to support these efforts. Her ability to lead, mentor, and accomplish ambitious goals underscores her commitment to driving positive social impact and shaping a more inclusive future.

Tim Harvey

Customer Renewable Solutions Manager; Austin Energy

Tim began working with Austin Energy in the Solar Program in 2006. He is passionate about the environment and has played key roles in the development and operations of AE’s renewable program offerings and rate designs.

Stan Pipkin

Chief Executive Officer; LighthouseSolar

Stan Pipkin has pursued systemic change in the energy space through an architectural perspective and has put in practice his innate interest in distributed systems. He earned a BA in Geography and Master of Architecture at UT Austin. Through Spurse, an experimental research collective, he engaged various international communities around designing and developing system level change. Starting in 2007 he built and operated LighthouseSolar, a Texas based solar integration business, that has centered his efforts to create a market, explore technologies, develop software, co-evolve policy and pursue best practices for solar and storage deployments. Complementary efforts include policy and advocacy work through Solar Austin and research on how to integrate solar into the architectural fabric with the Architectural Solar Association. Above all, he is committed to driving systemic change at the level of individual transformation around Energy.