A Successful Demonstration of Roof Tech’s RT-APEX Rail-less System at MREA’s 31st Annual Energy Fair

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A Successful Demonstration of Roof Tech’s RT-APEX Rail-less System at MREA’s 31st Annual Energy Fair

Quick Summary

  • Roof Tech showcased RT-APEX at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s 2022 Energy Fair.
  • During a live demonstration, the team installed ten solar panels in just over an hour.
  • The event gave attendees a hands-on look at rail-less solar mounting while fostering discussions around clean energy careers, training, and industry innovation.

 

Roof Tech Returns to the MREA Energy Fair

The Roof Tech team recently traveled to the 31st Annual Energy Fair, sponsored by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), in beautiful Custer, Wisconsin. This was the first year back for the Fair since COVID-19 derailed plans in 2020 and 2021, and the excitement in the air was palpable.

For three days this past weekend, in sunshine and rain, MREA inspired fairgoers to think about clean energy with vendor booths, presentations, speeches, workshops, food and drink, and musical acts. There was even camping right at the fairgrounds for the extremely dedicated attendees.

MREA 2022 Energy Fairgrounds

RT-APEX Demo Roof Training at MREA Energy Fair

RT-APEX Installation Demo Draws Strong Interest

Roof Tech Inc. was a Kilowatt sponsor at the Energy Fair this year. Mike Dunlap, Roof Tech’s General Manager, presented a workshop on Friday entitled “PV Mounting with Roof Tech’s AlphaSeal™” and offered a continuing education credit for NABCEP. Mike discussed Roof Tech’s 50-plus-year history in roofing technologies and PV mounting systems.

Saturday morning brought the Roof Tech team together to do an install of our RT-APEX on MREA’s training roof. The RT-APEX is a self-flashing rail-less PV mounting system featuring Roof Tech’s AlphaSeal™ Technology. Guy, Matthias, Ken, and Rob installed ten solar panels on the training roof in just over an hour. At the same time, Mike took questions from a very engaged audience, showcasing the simplicity and ease of rail-less installations.

Speaking Demo During RT-APEX Training at MREA Energy Fair RT-APEX Installation Demo at the MREA Energy Fair

Building Industry Connections at the Energy Fair

On Saturday night, Roof Tech sponsored the Career Fair Happy Hour to help job seekers network with companies in the clean energy field. All enjoyed good conversations, great networking, and delicious beverages. After talking and networking with fairgoers and vendors, it’s clear that the future looks bright for clean energy. Mark your calendars for MREA’s next Energy Fair, June 23-25, 2023, as you will see the Roof Tech team again!

Learn more about the Midwest Renewable Energy Association and its solar efforts in this growing region.