Feedback from last weekend’s Chiras Workshop plus an early registration offer for the Upcoming Intermediate workshop

A major pillar of Show Me Solar’s mission is education and training opportunities.  To that end we have sought to provide the highest quality and best value in classroom and  practical workshops.  Dan Chiras has a gift for teaching as well as a gift for describing concepts accurately yet at a level that is understandable to an audience with a broad background.  He also happens to have over 15 years of professional and personal experience with solar (if you haven’t visited one of his institute’s properties for a workshop yet be sure to put it near the top of your list of things to do) and has been an early supporter and member of Show Me Solar.  As a result we were very happy to have arranged a two part workshop on solar electricity with him at the Green Center in St. Louis for the very first time.  Something we hope to repeat on at least an annual basis – he has a very demanding schedule!  Last Saturday he presented a basic introduction to Solar Electricity that was attended by a mixed audience of homeowners looking to go solar and aspiring solar professionals hoping to get into the business.

Early feedback from one workshop attendee who plans on attending the intermediate workshop:

“Dan Chiras did an amazing job of keeping the class lively and moving through the material!  He had a lot of ground to cover and he did it in a laid-back but thorough style. He knows this subject like the back of his hand, and was able to communicate these complicated concepts in a friendly, helpful way.   Excellent value for the money.”

– Kathleen K., of St. Louis, Missouri

Coming up next is a two-day intermediate level workshop on the 14th and 15th of August.  Geared to a slightly higher level of audience and double the level of detail, those seriously looking to invest in a solar electric array in the near future or working their way into the industry will definitely benefit from this opportunity.  Also for professionals, the course does qualify for continuing education credits (16 hours) towards NABCEP, LEED and/or MREA certification.  Registration couldn’t be easier – just contact Dan’s training institute – The Evergreen Institute either directly (http://www.evergreeninstitute.org) or via the Show Me Solar website (http://showmesolar.org/training.htm).  Do so by this Friday, August 6th and receive lunch both day compliments of Show Me Solar (a $20 value).  Each attendee will receive a copy of Dan’s textbook “Power from the Sun”.

Some basic knowledge of solar energy and solar electric systems will be desirable before attending.  In the case of those whose schedule has not yet allowed completion of a basic course in solar electricity who would like to attend the intermediate workshop with Dan Chiras, consider completing the Show Me Solar online basic solar energy course available 24/7 at www.ShowMeSolar.org/classroom The course is free to members of Show Me Solar, with annual basic membership rates starting at $30.