Solar School
Building Integrated Photovoltaic Workshop
When: Friday, October 17, 2009
Where: Bright Shawl, 819 Augusta Street
Cost: Members (SSA, AIA, AGC, PEPP)
Registration after Oct. 10 $155
Non Members
Early bird registration on or before Oct.10 $155
Registration after Oct. 10 $195
8 AIA Continuing Education Credits (health, safety, welfare accredited)
Integrating solar technologies into new and existing structures has aesthetic and fiscal appeal. Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) offset costs by reducing the amount spent on the building materials normally used to construct the part of the building that the BIPV modules replace. Considered the preeminent authority on the integration of renewable energy with environmentally responsive building design, Steven Strong will conduct a full day workshop on BIPV in San Antonio on Friday, October 17 at the Bright Shawl from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click here to register. Learn More
Renewable Energy Workshops
Presented by Solar Energy International
Guemes Island, Washington State * October, 2008
Saturday, October 4: Introduction to Renewable Energy with Ian Woofenden
Monday-Saturday, October 6-11: Solar-Electric Design & Installation: SORRY -- THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL
Monday-Thursday, October 13-16: Solar Hot Water with Chuck Marken: SORRY -- THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL
Monday-Friday, October 20-24: Microhydro-Electric Systems
More information...
INTRODUCTION TO RENEWABLE ENERGY
Saturday, October 4; Tuition: $150; 50% off for Spouse/SO
http://solarenergy.org/workshops/introre.html
Solar-, wind-, and hydro-electricity, solar hot water and cooking, energy efficiency; classroom sessions & system tours
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 and Costa Rica Coordinator
MICROHYDRO-ELECTRIC SYSTEMS
Tap the energy in small streams!
Monday-Friday, October 20-24; Tuition: $850
http://solarenergy.org/workshops/solarhotwater.html
Learn how to design a fully functional micro-hydro-electric system. Learn site evaluation, including how to measure and estimate head and flow. Perform preliminary system sizing and design for systems of 50 watt to 100 kilowatt capacities. The workshop will include classroom sessions, tours of systems and of Canyon Industries, hydro turbine manufacturer, and a hands-on installation.
Topics Include:
* System Components
* Battery Storage & Controls
* Turbine Types
* Troubleshooting & Maintenance
* AC & DC Systems
* Hybrid Systems
* Site Analysis & System Design
* Case Studies
Instructors:
Ask about our SEI member discounts for all workshops! Logistics and lodging info available on request.
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Free Public Potluck, Friday, October 10, 7 PM, Guemes Island Community Center
Food, good company, and a presentation on renewable energy. All welcome!
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Take an eco-educational vacation this winter! Plan ahead for our Costa Rica workshops in January and February 2009.
SEI Workshop Registration:
Solar Energy International
PO Box 715
Carbondale, CO 81623
970-963-8855
Fax: 970-963-8866
sei@solarenergy.org
www.solarenergy.org
Information, logistics, and lodging
Ian Woofenden, SEI NW Workshops Coordinator
PO Box 1001, Anacortes, WA 98221
360-293-5863 (home/office)
ian@solarenergy.org