Introduction to Solar Electricity
Event Details
Time: November 14, 2009 from 9am to 5pm
Location: University of Colorado, Boulder
Website or Map: http://conted.colorado.edu/pr…
Phone: 303-492-5148
Event Type: workshop
Organized By: CU Boulder Independent Learning
Latest Activity: Oct 27
Event Description
This course counts as 8 hours towards the Sustainable Practices Certificate Program or .8 continuing education credits.
Course Format:
1-day Classroom Seminar
Course Description:
In this course, students will explore solar electric systems for homes, farms, and businesses.
Topics include
* Basics of electricity
* Solar energy and sun movement
* How solar cells work
* Types of PV modules
* Types of solar electric systems
* Ways to assess electrical demand in new and existing buildings
* Ways to determine the solar resource
* Ways to optimize the performance of a solar electric system
* Mounting options
* Key system components
* Economics of PV systems
* Net metering
* Financial incentives
Instructor Bio:
This one-day course will be taught by green building expert Dan Chiras, author of numerous books on residential renewable energy and green building, including The New Ecological Home, The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy, The Solar House, The Natural House, and The Natural Plaster Book.
Event Details:
Registration for Fall courses begins July 13th
November 14, 2009 9am to 5pm CU Boulder Campus
$170 - 10% earlybird discount available through October 23, 2009
CU Faculty, Staff and Students as well as current BGBG members receive an additional 10% discount .
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Comment by Alan Goodman on October 27, 2009 at 2:01pm - Do we know where on campus this will be held?
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