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Basic Photovoltaics (1 day)
In this one-day course taught by Dan Chiras, Ph.D., author of Power from the Sun, Wind Energy Basics, and The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy, students will explore solar electric systems for homes, farms, and businesses.
This course qualifies for (a) USGBC Continuing Education credits for LEED-APs, (b) MREA's Continuing Education Credits and (c) MREA's PV Site Assessment Certificate.
• Basics of electricity
• Basics of solar energy and sun movement
• How solar cells work
• Types of PV modules
• Types of solar electric systems
• Ways to assess electrical demand
• Ways to determine the solar resource
• Mounting options
• Key system components
• Economics of PV systems
• Net metering
• Financial incentives
Who Should Attend?
- Individuals interested in becoming an installer, supplier, designer, manufacturer, etc.
- Energy professionals interested in furthering their knowledge of solar electricity
- Homeowners interested in installing PV systems
- Educators (Technical and Community Colleges, four-year college and universities, and high school teachers
- Builders who want to increase their knowledge of PV systems
- Architects interested in solar electricity
- Students of architecture and environmental studies interested in learning more about PVs
- Building department officials, real estate agents, bankers, and insurance agents interested in learning more about PV systems
- Utility personnel interested in learning about PV systems
- Educators wishing to learn more about solar electricity
- Green building consultants
Instructor: Dan Chiras, Ph.D.
Dates: April 17, 2010 in Gerald, Missouri at The Evergreen Institute’s Center for Renewable Energy and Green Building
Time: 9 am to 5:30 pm
Cost:
Early Registration: $100
Standard Registration: $125
Participants will receive a copy of Solar Energy Basics by Dan Chiras
This course qualifies for (a) USGBC Continuing Education credits for LEED-APs, (b) MREA's Continuing Education Credits and (c) MREA's PV Site Assessment Certificate.
Materials Required:
Notepad
Pencil or Pen
Lunch and drinks
Calculator
Prerequisites: Home Energy Efficiency
Local Accommodations: click here
Directions: click here
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The Evergreen Institute provides high quality workshops in renewable energy and green building. Dan Chiras teaches practical, hands-on workshops education in solar and wind energy, energy efficiency, and green building.
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