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Basic Photovoltaics (1 day)
In this one-day course in St. Louis, Missouri, taught by Dan Chiras, Ph.D., author of Power from the Sun, Solar Electricity Basics, 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. It also applies for educational credits required for NABCEP certification.
• 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.
Date: July 31, 2010 at the Green Center in Saint Louis, Missouri
Time: 9 am to 5:30 pm
Cost:
Standard Registration: $145
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
Directions: click here
To Register: 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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