Workshops

We believe that education is the corner stone to making renewable energy a reality for everyone. That is why we have devoted a portion of our company's resources to education. For 10 people or more, workshops can be customized to suit a particular audience or schedule.

Next workshops

  • Women's Annual Introductory Solar
    101.8A April 16, 2010; 101.8B April 17, 2010 (Part A is prerequisite), Lafayette, LA [CLOSED]
  • Introductory Solar (coed) - October, 2010

 

Please note that our PV classes are intended as an introduction to photovoltaics, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. More in depth training can be obtained from such organizations as MREA and top rated SEI.

Women's Annual Introductory Solar Workshop

women in solar An introduction to PV design and installation geared specifically towards women. Learn how to use photovoltaic technology to produce electricity from the sun. With net metering available statewide in Louisiana and a 50% refundable state tax credit for solar/wind, it's a great time to learn about solar and renewable energy. All material in this workshop is at an introductory level. It also provides an excellent background for more advanced study.


    Workshop 101.8A
  • Renewable Energy, Solar Development
  • PV Applications
  • PV System Components
  • PV Systems
  • Basics of Electricity
  • PV Panels and Batteries
  • Wiring PV Panels and Batteries
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Intro to solar hot water, solar air heat, geothermal, wind
  • Guest Speaker

    Workshop 101.8B (prerequisite Part A)
  • Solar Site Analysis
  • Mounting Options
  • Electrical Load
  • PV System Sizing
  • Federal & State Tax Incentives
  • Federal Stimulus
  • Netmetering
  • Hands On
  • Guest Speaker

Target Workshop Audience

Beginning level class, no experience required. Class size limited; check for space before you register.

Schedule, Location

101.8a April 16, 2010 10 am - 4 pm, Lafayette, LA [CLOSED]
101.8b April 17, 2010 10 am - 4 pm, Lafayette, LA (Part A prerequisite) [CLOSED]
Contact us for details and future workshops.

 

Why Women Only?

The workshop is intended to provide women with a supportive learning atmosphere. Many women have little or no hands-on electrical experience, and may be wary of attending a coed course with men who have grown up using power tools. Even women with hands-on experience already working in technical fields find it helpful and rewarding networking with other women interested in and/or working in renewable energy.

 

Introductory Solar Workshop

solar An introduction to PV design and installation. Learn how to use photovoltaic technology to produce electricity from the sun. With net metering available statewide in Louisiana and a 50% refundable state tax credit for solar/wind, it's a great time to learn about solar and renewable energy. All material in this workshop is at an introductory level. It also provides an excellent background for more advanced study.


    Workshop 101.9A
  • Renewable Energy, Solar Development
  • PV Applications
  • PV System Components
  • PV Systems
  • Basics of Electricity
  • PV Panels and Batteries
  • Wiring PV Panels and Batteries
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Intro to solar hot water, solar air heat, geothermal, wind
  • Guest Speaker

    Workshop 101.9B (prerequisite Part A)
  • Solar Site Analysis
  • Mounting Options
  • Electrical Load
  • PV System Sizing
  • Federal & State Tax Incentives
  • Federal Stimulus
  • Netmetering
  • Hands On
  • Guest Speaker

Target Workshop Audience

Beginning level class, no experience required. Class size limited; check for space before you register.

Schedule, Location

101.9a October, 2010 10 am - 4 pm, Lafayette, LA
101.9b October, 2010 10 am - 4 pm, Lafayette, LA (Part A prerequisite)
Contact us for details and future workshops.

 

Comments About Our Solar Workshops

~ Solar energy and green info is so exciting -- thank you for sharing your expertise!! You are very inspirin g!!
~ Liked all of it, but the hands on best.
~ Learned details about what was kind of a mystery before.
~ I liked the folders and notes you provided, and the way you did the class. I don't think I'd change a thing.
~ Nice introduction to solar power. Really clearly presented. I have a much better idea of how solar works. Also great information on renewable energy resources.
~ I have completed the first part of the class. I cannot express how wonderful this class is in an email!
~ Loved it being a women's class [Women's Solar]. I found this environment to be very supportive and user friendly -- thanks for making this leap.
~ Great information! Good introduction to solar!
~ The hands on and water pump experiment were awesome! It was really exciting to see it working.
~ Very informative.
~ Knowledgeable instructor.
~ This has piqued my curiosity re. solar energy and how we can apply it on an individual home application.
~ Great presentation.
~ I loved how much information was provided in a non-threatening, non-competitive environment. Cat is a great, welcoming teacher who has a level of expertise that is really amazing.
~ I feel really inspired to make my home more energy efficient, to go solar, and to spread the gospel to everyone I know.
~ I loved the whole class. The hands-on was a very good ending to a wonderful journey. I have been doing electrical work for 12 years. Today I am walking away from this class a better tradeswoman with a wealth of knowledge I did not have before.
~ Tons of information -- much more than I was expecting!! Great information.
~ I'm not sure what I expected, but I feel really informed.
~ It is a great introduction to solar power in an easy to understand format.
~ The guest speakers were exceptionally good.
~ Liked the responsiveness of the instructor to questions.
~ More than I expected...well worth the money paid.
~ Good class; highly recommend to others.
~ It was a great two days!