Renewable Energy Workshop
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presented by Solar Energy International
Guemes Island,Washington · April, 2006
Introduction to Renewable Energy
How to use the energy from the sun, wind, and falling water!
Classroom sessions · system tours
Saturday, April 1 · $75 before March 3 ($100 after) - 50% discount for significant other
Solar Hot Water
Learn to use the sun to heat your water!
Classroom sessions · tours · hands-on installation
Mon - Wed, April 3 - 5 · $450 before Feb. 10 ($525 after)
Utility Interactive Photovoltaics
Learn to use solar-electric technology in its simplest form!
Classroom session · tours · hands-on installation
Fri - Sun, April 7 - 9 · $450 before Feb. 6 ($525 after)
www.solarenergy.org
Registration: Information on logistics and lodging:
SOLAR ENERGY INTERNATIONAL Ian Woofenden, SEI NW & CR Coordinator
PO Box 715 · Carbondale, CO 81623 PO Box 1001, Anacortes, WA 98221
tel: 970-963-8855 · fax: 970-963-8866 tel: 360-293-7448
sei@solarenergy.org · www.solarenergy.org ian@solarenergy.org
INTRODUCTION TO RENEWABLE ENERGY
This is an overview workshop of renewable energy technologies. Participants will learn how to evaluate
each resource and plan for high quality systems. Tours of renewable energy systems will supplement
classroom sessions.
Topics Include:
• Why Renewables?
• Solar-Electric, Wind-Electric, & Microhydro-Electric Systems
• System Siting & Design Principles
• Solar Hot Water, Solar Cooking, & Passive Solar Design
• Energy Conservation & Efficiency
• Resources for Further Study
Instructor: Ian Woofenden, Senior Editor, Home Power magazine, SEI NW & Costa Rica Coordinator
SOLAR HOT WATER
Learn to use the sun to heat some or all of your hot water! Workshop participants learn system sizing,
site analysis, hardware specification, and component selection. Work on a solar hot water system in
the field. This workshop is open to homeowners, contractors, and those who want to work in the
growing solar thermal industry
Topics include: Other activities include:
• Solar Heating Basics • Tours of Systems
• System Types • Industry Guest Speakers
• Siting, Design, & Installation • Laboratory Exercises
• Safety Procudures & Maintenance • Hands-on Field Installation
• Lessons Learned
Instructor: Chuck Marken, AAA Solar & Solar Thermal Editor, Home Power magazine
GRID-TIED SOLAR-ELECTRIC (PV) DESIGN & INSTALLATION
Learn to use photovoltaic technology to produce your own electricity on-grid. Workshop participants
learn system sizing, site analysis, hardware specification, and component selection. Install a complete,
operational batteryless grid-tie system in the field with current renewable energy equipment. This
workshop is for the novice who wants to use PV and for those seeking employment in the solar
industry.
Topics include: Other activities include:
• Basics of Electricity • Tours of PV Systems
• PV System Components & Sizing • Industry Guest Speakers
• Energy Efficient Appliances • Laboratory Exercises
• Solar Site Analysis • Hands-on Field Installation
• Electrical Wiring
Instructors: Carol Weis, SEI & Ian Woofenden, Home Power and SEI