Photovoltaic Design Class

[Photovoltaics, PV, Solar Electricity]

3-day Class
Dates: October 15-17, 2010 (Fri-Sat-Sun); 8am-5pm

Sponsored by New Mexico Solar Energy Association


Tuition: $350 per person; NMSEA members - $335.

Description

Are you interested in learning more about solar electricity? Would you like to learn about siting, sizing and designing a PV system?

Topics to be covered in this class include photovoltaic components, designing and sizing a system, siting, and the configuration of stand-alone (off-grid) and grid-tie (utility-connected) systems. Safety and energy efficiency will also be covered. Solar Energy International's "Photovoltaics Design and Installation Manual" is included.

The class is comprised of three days in the classroom. The class will have SOME hands-on components, but it does not include an installation component. This class is particularly good for certified electricians who are comfortable with the installation skills, homeowners who'd like to talk knowledgably with installers, job seekers who are interested in the industry but won't seek installation positions, and students considering renewable energy careers.

Students will have the opportunity to hear from local PV business owners, installers and other PV experts. Depending upon the group's interest, there may be evening slideshows and talks from members of the New Mexico Solar Energy Association (NMSEA).

. Marlene is a Past President of the NMSEA and is currently on the Board of Directors. She has been working with PV systems for over 15 years and has installed hundreds of systems in the U.S. and the developing world. Marlene has been teaching PV classes for over 10 years.

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Our instructor, Randy Sadewic, is a Vice President of NMSEA. He is a graduate of San Juan College and co-owns Positive Energy, Inc., a company that designs and installs PV systems. Randy is certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).

Students must attend all 3 days of the class to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Electricians who complete the class are eligible for continuing education credit through CID, the State of New Mexico's Construction Industries Division. Expand your business by adding solar to your service line.

Location

Classes will be held in Alamagordo, NM (208 miles from Albuquerque, 68 from Las Cruces, 90 from El Paso airport).

Lodging opportunities to follow.

Registration

Payment must be received before the class. Checks, Visa, Mastercard and cash are accepted. When registering, please give name, mailing address, phone, e-mail, and dietary or other special needs.

With a credit card: Please call the NMSEA office:
    Albuquerque phone: 505-246-0400
    Toll free: 888-88-NMSOL (888-886-6765)

By mail: Send the information with a check for payment, to arrive before the class, to:
    New Mexico Solar Energy Association
    1009 Bradbury Dr SE, Ste. 35
    Albuquerque, NM 87106