PV 190: Intro to Off-Grid Systems Solar Living Institute

Newsletters 2010 Our Mission Staff & Board History of SLI FAQ Contact Us Employment	Online Solar Training Calendar Ukiah GreenWorks Courses Instructors Student Stories Hosting Work/Trade FAQ's		Design & Landscape Visiting Us Photo Gallery Flood of 2005 Biodiesel Directions Accommodations	Workforce Development/Custom Training Kid's Ed Field Trips ASES-Redwood Empire Solar Living Assoc Solstice Event	Books Gift Certificates Workshops	Welcome 2010 Student Interns Program Overview Meet the Interns Testimonials Intern Village Where are They Now? Student Intern Wish List	Donate Become a Partner Volunteer Opportunities
First Name Last Name Address Address2 City State Zip Email Country

Basket Items:	0
Basket Total:	$0.00

Home

Workshops

PV 190: Intro to Off-Grid Systems
Nov 5-6 2008, 9am-5pm

Are you ready to declare your energy independence by taking an active role in installing your own (residential or commercial) off-grid renewable energy system? This two-day workshop provides an introduction to off-grid solar, wind and hydroelectric systems, which—individually or in tandem—allow homeowners to generate electricity without dependence on the utility grid.

Day One topics include:

•Electricity basics

•Load analysis and reducing energy demand through improved efficiency

•Components of solar, wind and small hydro systems

•System sizing

Day Two topics include:

•Example system designs

•Component selection and wire sizing for several example contexts

•Integration of wind power, hydroelectric, and combustion generators with your off-grid solar system

On Day Two, you will also gain hands-on experience wiring both battery-based and solar direct systems. For a general introduction to PV systems, start with PV101 and 102.

Location

Solar Living Center

13771 S. Highway 101
Hopland CA 95449
Facility: Solar Living Center
Room: Will be posted upon arrival
Instructors

	Alex Aragon Alex Aragon is a NABCEP certified solar installer and a C10 electrical contractor. He designs, sells, and installs on- and off-grid systems for his own company and is an installer for many Real Goods projects.

	Doug Livingston Doug Livingston is a NABCEP certified solar installer and worked for Real Goods as a solar systems project engineer for eight years. He now works as an independent consultant, designing and installing solar and hydroelectric systems locally and internationally, and works on various aspects...

Online Solar Training

Calendar

Ukiah GreenWorks Courses

Solar Living Institute

website by

Accredited Solar Classes \| Solar Bill of Rights - SEIA \| Custom Solar Training \| Solar Energy Facts \| Solar and Green Job Resources \| Solar & Sustainable Student Testimonials