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Advanced PVs: PV Design and Installation Lab

(3 days)

In this three-day hands-on 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 size, design, and install a 1- to 2- kW grid-connected system with battery backup. Students will install the ground-mounted rack, mount the modules, and install a grounding system and all conductors. Students install also a charge controller and an inverter. Students will build and install a battery box and will wire batteries and make all connections. Time permitting, students will view slides and visit other other PV installations in the area.

This course qualifies for MREA's Continuing Education Credits for Certified Site Assessors.

Who Should Attend? 

·         Energy professionals interested in furthering their knowledge of PV systems

·         Electricians interested in entering the renewable energy field

·         Educators

·         Homeowners interested in installing a PV system on a new or existing home

·         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 interested in learning more about PV systems

·         Building department officials, real estate agents, bankers, and insurance agents interested in learning more about PV systems

·         Utility company employee who want to learn more about PV systems

       

Instructor: Dan Chiras, Ph.D.

Dates:  August 21 - 23 in Gerald, Missouri The Evergreen Institute’s Center for Renewable Energy and Green Building

Time: 9 am to 5:30 pm

Cost:

Early Bird Special: $300 (on or before July 21)

Standard Registration: $330 (after July 21)

This course qualifies for MREA's Continuing Education Credits for Certified Site Assessors.

To Register: click here

Materials Required:

Notepad
Pencil or Pen
Lunch and drinks
Calculator


 Prerequisites:

Home Energy Efficiency (Highly Recommended)

Basic and Intermediate Photovoltaics (Required)

Site Assessment (Highly Recommended)

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