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SEI RE workshops in Costa Rica, February & March 2005
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SEI RE workshops in Costa Rica, February & March 2005
Solar Energy International presents two special opportunities to
study renewable energy technology in beautiful natural settings in
Costa Rica! These workshop will be open to only 22 students each,
so register early.
Homebuilt Wind Generators
Fundacion Durika, Costa Rica - http://www.durika.org
Build wind generators from scratch with Hugh Piggott
Monday - Sunday, February 21-27, 2005 * Tuition: US$650
Renewable Energy for the Developing World-Hands On
Rancho Mastatal, Costa Rica - http://www.ranchomastatal.com
Solar cooking, methane, solar electricity, solar hot water, other RE
technologies, Monday - Sunday, March 7-13, 2005 *
Tuition: US$650
Each workshop is 7 days long, with the middle day open for
local travel, education, or relaxation.
Solar Energy International has been sponsoring renewable
energy workshops for more than 12 years. Our staff includes
leading experts in the renewable energy world, and our alumni
work all over the world in the renewable energy industry. See our
Web site for information on our full catalog of workshop offerings.
Homebuilt Wind Generators
Participants in this workshop will learn to build a working wind
generator from scratch. This is a shop class, and will include
carving blades, winding alternators, and constructing and
assembling all parts of a wind generator.
Topics include:
* Designing and carving wooden blades
* Governing systems
* Alternator theory and design
* Yaw and tail design & construction
* Winding coils
* Wiring & fabrication
* Fitting magnets into homebuilt alternators
* Construction details
Instructor: Hugh Piggott of Scoraig Wind Electric, Scoraig, Scotland
see http://homepages.enterprise.net/hugh0piggott/buildyo
Fundacion Durika ; is an intentional community
in the Talamanca Mountains of southern Costa Rica. Their work in
rainforest preservation, sustainable agriculture, natural health, and
community activism is exciting and successful. The site is remote,
cool, private, and refreshing. No drugs, alcohol, or meat are
allowed, so please don't consider this workshop if you can't live
without these. All participants must purchase a lodging/food package
for $360 additional, which covers dorm lodging and gourmet vegetarian
meals served in style. More information on lodging, travel, and
local logistics is available on request. Come share this fabulous
time with us in this special place!
Renewable Energy for the Developing World -- Hands On
Rancho Mastatal, Costa Rica
This seven-day workshop will include classroom sessions and labs, and
will have a strong hands-on component. The workshop will focus on
solar cooking, methane biodigesters, solar electricity, solar hot
water, and other renewable energy technologies. There will also be
survey coverage of wind and hydroelectric systems, and the social and
financial issues surrounding RE in the developing world. Our focus
will be on simple system that work in the real-word conditions in
less overdeveloped countries.
Rancho Mastatal is an environmental learning and sustainable living center,
retreat and lodge located in the last virgin rainforest of Costa Rica's Puriscal
County. The property shares a significant border with the splendid La Cangreja
Reserve, a protected area providing habitat for a number of endangered animals
and flora. Rancho Mastatal maintains 7 kilometers of rainforest trails, connecting to a network of footpaths in La Cangreja.
Lodging and food packages will be available to all workshop
participants. More information on lodging, travel, and local
logistics is available on request. Rancho Mastatal has lodging
available before and after the workshop as well, and we will supply
you with a list of other sustainability-oriented destinations in
Costa Rica in case you want to plan a longer visit.
Workshop registration:
Solar Energy International
PO Box 715
Carbondale, CO 81623
970-963-8855
Fax: 970-963-8866
sei@solarenergy.org
www.solarenergy.org
Program information and logistics:
Ian Woofenden, SEI NW Workshops Coordinator
PO Box 1001, Anacortes, WA 98221
360-293-7448 (home/office) 360-770-1520 (cell)
ian@solarenergy.org
Ian Woofenden
Solar Energy International
Northwest & Costa Rica Coordinator
ian@solarenergy.org
360-770-1520
www.solarenergy.org
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