SOLAR ENERGY Extension courses

Understanding Grid-Connected
SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS
A Course for the Homeowner or Small Business Person

graphic of Sun with heat raysAre you considering installing a solar electric system on your home or business and wondering whether or not it makes sense? Then this course is for you. It will provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions. The course will cover system components, system operation, site selection, array orientation, net metering, interconnection agreements, rate options, system design and sizing, component selection, and code and permit issues. We will talk frankly about system economics, rebates and tax credits, and financing. We will examine a real life system in operation. And we'll talk about energy conservation and efficiency, because that's the smart place to begin.

FALL 2009 (Registration opens August 1):

date .......... Thurs., Sept. 24, Sat., Sept. 26, Tues., Sept. 29
time .......... Thurs./Tues., 7-10 p.m. andSat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
fee .......... $40, $23 additional for credit (optional)
place .......... Jenkins Hall 214 Thurs./Sat.
                    Gist Hall 215 Tues.
instr .......... James Zoellick
course .......... EENC x014, 46215
credit .......... ENGR x280, .5 unit (CR/NC), 46216

Jim Zoellick is a Senior Research Engineer at the Schatz Energy Research Center at Humboldt State University. He has been working in the field of renewable energy and energy conservation since 1990. He has designed and installed solar electric systems and has taught numerous college courses on solar electricity.


This course fills up quickly. Register early.

Call (707) 826-3731 to register! (VISA/MC. Please have appropriate course numbers handy.)

or register online (VISA/MC. Enter appropriate course numbers on the form.)

Please fill out the online mailing list form so that you may be contacted early when this course is next offered.

Understanding
SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS:
An Introductory Course

Solar water heating systems are efficient and economical. They can save you money and lessen your carbon footprint. This introductory course will examine how systems work. It will discuss various system types and components, end use applications, system design and sizing, performance ratings, site analysis, economic incentives, and financial payback. The course will culminate with a tour of a working solar hot water system. If you’re thinking of installing a system or just want to learn about the topic, then this course can get you started.

Please fill out the online mailing list form so that you may be contacted when this course is offered again.

 

Also of interest:

Greening Our Campus: An Introduction to Energy Auditing