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Intro to Small Wind Energy Systems (1 day)
In this one-day introductory course taught by Dan Chiras, Ph.D., certified wind site assessor and author of Power from the Wind, Wind Energy Basics, and The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy, you will explore small wind electric systems suitable for homes, farms, and businesses. Students taking the class in Missouri will view wind turbines and towers installed at this facility. This course is a prerequisite for Intermediate Wind Energy and Wind Site Assessment.
This course qualifies for (a) USGBC Continuing Education credits for LEED-APs, (b) MREA's Continuing Education Credits and (c) MREA's Wind Site Assessment Certificate.
Who Should Attend?
- Individuals interested in emplyment in the renewable energy field
- Energy professionals interested in furthering their knowledge of wind energy
- Homeowners interested in seeing if wind is a viable option for them
- Educators (Technical & Community Colleges, Four-year Schools, High School)
- Builders who want to increase their knowledge of renewable energy
- Architects interested in renewable energy
- Green building consultants who want to broaden their knowledge
- Students of architecture and environmental studies
- Building department, real estate agents, bankers, and insurance agents
- Utility company employees who want to learn about small wind systems
- Educators wishing to learn more about small wind systems
Instructor: Dan Chiras, Ph.D.
Dates: June 25, 2010 in Gerald, MO at The Evergreen Institute’s Center for Renewable Energy and Green Building Missouri
Time: 9 am to 5:30 pm
Cost:
Early Bird Special: $100 (Register on or before May 25)
Standard Registration: $125 (Register after May 25)
Tuition includes a copy of Wind 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 Wind Site Assessment Certificate.
Materials Required:
Notepad
Pencil or Pen
Lunch and drinks
Calculator
Prerequisite: Home Energy Efficiency (Highly Recommended!)
Local Accommodations: click here
Directions: click here
To Register: Click Here Topics include:
• Basic electricity
• What is wind energy?
• Understanding wind resources
• Basic system components
• Type of wind systems
• Turbine options
• How wind turbines work
• Tower options
• Optimum tower height
• Balance of systems components
• Economics of wind energy systems
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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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