So you wanna learn about Renewable energy?
Subject: SEI NW workshops, April 2004
Solar Energy International (SEI) is presenting three workshops in
Washington state in April, 2004:
Grid-Tied Solar-Electric (PV) Design and Installation
Learn to use batteryless solar-electric technology on-grid!
Classroom sessions, tours, and complete installation
Thursday-Saturday, April 8-10 * Tuition: $350
Homebuilt Wind Generators
How to build wind generators-from scratch! * Classroom and shop
sessions
Instructor: Hugh Piggott, Scoraig Wind Electric, Scoraig, Scotland
Monday-Saturday, April 12-17 * Tuition: $600
Introduction to Renewable Energy
Overview of solar, wind, and water power
Classroom sessions & system tours
Sunday, April 18 * Tuition: $75, Spouse/SO 1/2 price
Classroom sessions will be held at Guemes Island Community
Center,
Guemes Island, Washington
Register through SEI in Colorado (contact info below). See SEI's
cancellation policy and other details at
http://www.solarenergy.org/reepgen.html before you register.
Lodging and logistics information for the workshops is available
upon request.
I hope you can join us. Don't wait until the last minute to register.
We turned people away last time around.
Regards,
Ian Woofenden
Solar Energy International NW & Costa Rica Coordinator
Senior Editor, Home Power magazine
Please pardon on duplications of this mailing. Let me know and I'll
try to track them down and eliminate them.
*****
GRID-TIED SOLAR-ELECTRIC (PV) DESIGN & INSTALLATION
Learn to use photovoltaic technology to produce your own
electricity
on-grid. Workshop participants learn system sizing, site analysis,
hardware specification, and component selection. Install a
complete,
operational batteryless grid-tie system in the field with current
renewable energy equipment. This workshop is for the novice who
wants
to use PV and for those seeking employment in the solar industry
Topics include:
* Basics of Electricity
* PV System Components & Sizing
* Energy Efficient Appliances
* Solar Site Analysis
* Electrical Wiring
Other activities include:
* Tours of PV Systems
* Industry Guest Speakers
* Laboratory Exercises
* Complete Hands-on Field Installation
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
For more information, see
http://homepages.enterprise.net/hugh0piggott/buildyo
INTRODUCTION TO RENEWABLE ENERGY
This is an overview workshop of solar-electric, wind-electric, and
microhydro-electric 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
* Energy Conservation & Efficiency
* Resources for Further Study
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
360-293-7448 (home), Fax: 360-293-7034
ian.woofenden@homepower.com
Note: Our February 2004 Renewable Energy for the Developing
World--Hands On workshop in Costa Rica is full. We are
considering
offering this workshop again in 2005. Let me know if you want to
be
notified.
--
Ian Woofenden
Solar Energy International
Northwest & Costa Rica Coordinator
ian@solarenergy.org
360-770-1520
www.solarenergy.org
Date: 1/5/2004 16:04:23 -0800
From: Ian Woofenden <ian@solarenergy.org>
To: Recipient List Suppressed:;
Subject: SEI NW workshops, April 2004 All headers
Please spread the word to your friends, relations, and colleagues!
Solar Energy International (SEI) is presenting three workshops in
Washington state in April, 2004:
Grid-Tied Solar-Electric (PV) Design and Installation
Learn to use batteryless solar-electric technology on-grid!
Classroom sessions, tours, and complete installation
Thursday-Saturday, April 8-10 * Tuition: $350
Homebuilt Wind Generators
How to build wind generators-from scratch! * Classroom and shop
sessions
Instructor: Hugh Piggott, Scoraig Wind Electric, Scoraig, Scotland
Monday-Saturday, April 12-17 * Tuition: $600
Introduction to Renewable Energy
Overview of solar, wind, and water power
Classroom sessions & system tours
Sunday, April 18 * Tuition: $75, Spouse/SO 1/2 price
Classroom sessions will be held at Guemes Island Community
Center,
Guemes Island, Washington
Register through SEI in Colorado (contact info below). See SEI's
cancellation policy and other details at
http://www.solarenergy.org/reepgen.html before you register.
Lodging and logistics information for the workshops is available
upon request.
I hope you can join us. Don't wait until the last minute to register.
We turned people away last time around.
Regards,
Ian Woofenden
Solar Energy International NW & Costa Rica Coordinator
Senior Editor, Home Power magazine
Please pardon on duplications of this mailing. Let me know and I'll
try to track them down and eliminate them.
*****
GRID-TIED SOLAR-ELECTRIC (PV) DESIGN & INSTALLATION
Learn to use photovoltaic technology to produce your own
electricity
on-grid. Workshop participants learn system sizing, site analysis,
hardware specification, and component selection. Install a
complete,
operational batteryless grid-tie system in the field with current
renewable energy equipment. This workshop is for the novice who
wants
to use PV and for those seeking employment in the solar industry
Topics include:
* Basics of Electricity
* PV System Components & Sizing
* Energy Efficient Appliances
* Solar Site Analysis
* Electrical Wiring
Other activities include:
* Tours of PV Systems
* Industry Guest Speakers
* Laboratory Exercises
* Complete Hands-on Field Installation
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
For more information, see
http://homepages.enterprise.net/hugh0piggott/buildyo
INTRODUCTION TO RENEWABLE ENERGY
This is an overview workshop of solar-electric, wind-electric, and
microhydro-electric 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
* Energy Conservation & Efficiency
* Resources for Further Study
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
360-293-7448 (home), Fax: 360-293-7034
ian.woofenden@homepower.com
Note: Our February 2004 Renewable Energy for the Developing
World--Hands On workshop in Costa Rica is full. We are
considering
offering this workshop again in 2005. Let me know if you want to
be
notified.
--
Ian Woofenden
Solar Energy International
Northwest & Costa Rica Coordinator
ian@solarenergy.org
360-770-1520
www.solarenergy.org