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Intermediate Photovoltaics (2 day)
In this two-day course, taught by Dan Chiras, Ph.D., author of Power from the Sun, Solar Electricity Basics, and The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy, students will explore in detail residential and small business solar electric systems.
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.
Topics include:
• Key electrical concepts
• The pros and cons of solar electric systems
• Solar irradiance, irradiation, incident angle, azimuth angle, and altitude angle
• How solar cells work
• Types of solar cells and how solar cells are made
• Energy payback of solar electric systems
• Advances in PV technology
• Off-grid, grid-connected, and grid-connected with battery backup
• Components of solar electric systems
• Basic solar site assessment
• Hybrid solar and wind systems
• Roof and ground mounted racks, poles, and trackers
• Tracker options
• The pros can cons of trackers
• Battery chemistry, types of batteries, and battery maintenance
• How inverters work and types of inverters
• How charge controllers work
• The economics of solar electric systems
• Permits and interconnection agreements
• Insurance requirements.
Students will also be treated to slide shows on the installation of several PV systems. Students will spend some time in class each day applying what they’ve learned. You’ll learn to assess electrical demand, calculate system size, calculate wire requirements, assess a solar site, and determine the best site for a PV system
Who Should Attend?
- Energy professionals interested in furthering their knowledge of solar electricity
- Individuals interested in entering the renewable energy field as installers
- Homeowners interested in installing a PV system on a new or existing home
- Educators
- Builders interested in learning more about PV systems
- Green building consultants who want to broaden their knowledge of PV systems
- Students of architecture and environmental studies
- Building department officials, real estate agents, bankers, and insurance agents
- Utility company employee who want to learn more about PV systems
Instructor: Dan Chiras, Ph.D.
Dates: June 7 and 8 in Clarendon, NY
Time: 9 am to 5:30 pm
Cost: $225
Early Bird Special: $200 (on or before March 18)
Standard Registration: $225 (after March 18)
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.
To Register: Click Here
Materials Required:
Notepad
Pencil or Pen
Lunch and drinks
Calculator
Prerequisites:
Basic PVs, Home Energy Efficiency
Local Accommodations: click here
Directions: click here
Tuition incudes a copy of Power from the Sun by Dan ChirasThis course will greatly expand on the topics covered in the introductory course.
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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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