Basic Solar PV
Show Me Solar offers this exciting series of educational classes for the do-it-yourself homeowner and aspiring solar professional alike. This course condenses everything one needs to know to own and operate a solar array into three Thursday evening webinar sessions or six hours with a practical exercise accompanying each unit in the Saturday classroom workshop. Completion of the basic solar workshop qualifies one for participation in a Show Me Solar "Energy Raiser" event for the corresponding technology - electric or thermal (for more information regarding the American Renewable Energy Initiative and a schedule of Energy Raiser events click here).
This introductory course is a great way to learn more about this exciting field of renewable energy technology. Payment options include PayPal online, cash or personal check. If attending a Saturday workshop in person, payment can be made the morning of the workshop, however, registration is required in advance in order to ensure sufficient seating. Evening and weekend schedules are available in person and online. Visit our calendar page to view the current schedule by clicking here. Please register early as the class size is limited. To register online please use our Paypal account by clicking the register now button below.
Title: Basic Solar Electricity - An Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics
Instructor(s): Dr. Gavin Perry
Pre-requisite: None
Registration: Required
Fee: $60 (includes annual basic membership)
Recommended Reading: Title: "Power from the Sun", Authors: Dan Chiras, Robert Aram, Kurt Nelson
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Outline of Topics:
Download Adobe .pdf files of the Basic Solar Electricity Presentations
Unit 1. Basics of Electricity, the Solar Resource, Site & Shade Analysis - Click here to Download Unit 1 Presentation (5/22/2010 version)
Unit 2. Solar Modules, Batteries, Charge Controllers and Inverters (including Micro-inverters)
Click here to Download Part 1 of Unit 2 (5/22/2010 version)
Click here to Download Part 2 of Unit 2 (5/22/2010 version)
Unit 3. Incentives, Sizing and Cost Analysis for Your Solar Electric System - Click here to Download Unit 3 Presentation (5/22/2010 version)
If you would like for your employees to attend a similar workshop but the location, dates and times on our calendar will not work for you please contact us at info@showmesolar.org to discuss the possibility of a customized event designed to meet your needs.
Aspiring solar professionals should consider attending intermediate and advanced level photovoltaics workshops. Show Me Solar hosts and otherwise sponsors master trainers for these advanced training events which are offered according to student demand. Class sizes will be limited so please register early. For details regarding this opportunity and links to other training centers and their training programs please click here.
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