{"article":{"id":152307,"heading":"Renewable Energy Workshops","author":"Solar Energy International, NGO","created":"2006-03-31 17:29:33","modified":"2013-11-11 00:39:03","last_modified":"Mon, 11 Nov 2013 07:39:03","article":"

Renewable Energy Workshops:



INTRODUCTION TO RENEWABLE ENERGY

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Introduction to Renewable Energy: Solar, wind, and hydro-electricity, solar hot water and cooking, energy efficiency.

Classroom sessions & system tours.

This is an overview workshop of renewable energy 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

* Solar Hot Water, Solar Cooking, & Passive Solar Design

* Energy Conservation & Efficiency

* Resources for Further Study

Instructor: Ian Woofenden, Senior Editor, Home Power magazine & SEI NW and Costa Rica Coordinator

Saturday, April 1, 2006

Guemes Island, Washington State, USA

Tuition: $100 ($75 before March 3); 50% off for Spouse\/SO

http:\/\/solarenergy.org\/workshops<\/a>



SOLAR HOT WATER

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Learn to use the sun to heat some or all of your hot water!

Classroom sessions, tours, and hands-on installation.

Workshop participants learn system sizing, site analysis, hardware specification, and component selection.

Work on a solar hot water system in the field. This workshop is open to homeowners, contractors, and those who want to work in the growing solar thermal industry.

Topics include:

* Solar Heating Basics

* System Types

* Tours of Systems

* Siting, Design, & Installation

* Industry Guest Speakers

* Safety Procudures & Maintenance

* Laboratory Exercises

* Lessons Learned

* Hands-on Field Installation

Instructor: Chuck Marken, AAA Solar & Solar Thermal Editor, Home Power magazine

April 3-5, 2006

Guemes Island, Washington State, USA

Tuition: $525

http:\/\/solarenergy.org\/workshops\/workshop.php?id=19<\/a>

http:\/\/solarenergy.org\/workshops<\/a>



GRID-TIED SOLAR-ELECTRIC (PV) DESIGN & INSTALLATION

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Learn to use solar-electric technology in its simplest form!

Classroom sessions, tours, and hands-on 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

* Tours of PV Systems

* Energy Efficient Appliances

* Industry Guest Speakers

* Solar Site Analysis

* Laboratory Exercises

* Electrical Wiring

* Hands-on Field Installation

Instructors: Carol Weis, SEI & Ian Woofenden, Home Power and SEI

Friday-Sunday, April 7-9, 2006

Guemes Island, Washington State, USA

Tuition: $525

http:\/\/solarenergy.org\/workshops\/workshop.php?id=5<\/a>



REGISTRATION:

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Solar Energy International NGO

PO BOX 715

CARBONDALE CO 81623-0715

USA

Telephone: 970-963-8855 (USA)

Fax: 970-963-8866

sei@solarenergy.org<\/a>

http:\/\/solarenergy.org\/workshops<\/a>



CONTACTS:

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Information, logistics, and lodging:

Ian Woofenden

SEI Northwest & Costa Rica Workshops Coordinator

PO BOX 1001

ANACORTES WA 98221-1001

USA

Telephone: 360-293-7448 (USA)

ian@solarenergy.org<\/a>

http:\/\/solarenergy.org\/workshops<\/a>



LINKS:

TRAINING for DEVELOPING COUNTRIES and for emergency response teams

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http:\/\/www.lowimpact.org\/courses.htm<\/a> http:\/\/www.rpc.com.au<\/a> http:\/\/www.carbon.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.sunutility.com\/html_pg\/healthcare.html<\/a> http:\/\/ranchomastatal.com<\/a> http:\/\/greendragonenergy.co.uk<\/a> http:\/\/www.lutw.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.grupofenix.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.solarenergy.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.scoraigwind.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.seedinternational.com.au<\/a> http:\/\/www.watermotor.net<\/a> http:\/\/www.solarliving.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.homepower.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.journeytoforever.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.rainwaterclub.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.passerelleco.info<\/a> http:\/\/www.gen-europe.org<\/a> http:\/\/portugal.ecovillage.org<\/a> ian@solarenergy.org<\/a>

Specialized training for women http:\/\/www.solarenergy.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.hlf.org.np\/solsis.htm<\/a>

HEATING BUILDINGS, HOMES and SPAS with Solar hot water

and radiant heating systems

(note: some manufatures combine solar hot water radiant heating systems with geothermal heat pumps)

(Using the floor as a Thermal Mass for Retaining Heat at Night - see THERMAL MASS HEAT STORAGE)

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http:\/\/www.radiantsolar.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.heliodyne.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.radiantcompany.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.radiantec.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.solargenix.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.thermotechs.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.twapanels.ca<\/a> http:\/\/www.wirsbo.ca<\/a> http:\/\/www.thermo-dynamics.com\/solar_radiant_heat.html<\/a> http:\/\/www.solarthermal.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.thermomax.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.twapanels.co.uk<\/a> http:\/\/www.radiantheatingweb.com\/learn\/101202.asp<\/a>

http:\/\/www.ourcoolhouse.com\/images\/construction\/floor.htm<\/a>

training for: installing and maintaining solar radiant heating systems: http:\/\/www.solarenergy.org<\/a> sli@solarliving.org<\/a>

Gino Nicolai Hydronic Radiant Simulator Training Center http:\/\/www.theiqa.com\/gntc.shtml<\/a>

Free Installation Manual: http:\/\/www.radiantec.com\/installation.htm<\/a>

book: Modern Hydronic Heating; author: Siegenthaler http:\/\/www.alibris.com<\/a>

book: Radiant Heating and Cooling Handbook; author: Richard Watson http:\/\/www.ourcoolhouse.com\/go\/library\/10000\/BS_1077567592<\/a>

book: Solar Water Heating, A DIY Guide; author: Paul Trimby http:\/\/www.permaculture.co.uk\/erc\/erc13c.html#SWH<\/a>

book: Solar Heating In Cold Regions; author: Jean-François Rozis http:\/\/www.permaculture.co.uk\/erc\/erc13c.html#SHR<\/a>

book: Hydronic radiant heating, a practical guide for the nonengineer installer; author: Dan Holohan http:\/\/www.heatinghelp.com<\/a>

book: Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings; author: John Siegenthaler http:\/\/www.radiantheatingweb.com\/learn<\/a>

book: Radiant Floor Heating; author: R. Dodge Woodson http:\/\/www.radiantheatingweb.com\/learn<\/a>

book: Golden Rules of Hydronic Heating; author: Dan Holohan http:\/\/www.amazon.com<\/a>

book: Installation Guide for Residential Hydronic Heating Systems http:\/\/www.alibris.com<\/a>

GeoThermal Heat Pumps for HEATING and COOLING OF BUILDINGS

note - some Manufactures combine GeoThermal systems with solar hot water heating systems

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http:\/\/www.advgeothermal.co.uk<\/a> http:\/\/www.demarcoenergy.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.geothermalheatpump.com\/how.htm<\/a> http:\/\/www.geoexchange.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.soundgt.com\/links.htm<\/a> http:\/\/www.earthenergy.co.uk<\/a> http:\/\/www.heatpumpcentre.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.aphgeothermal.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.alliantenergygeothermal.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.waterfurnace.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.earthenergy.ca<\/a> http:\/\/www.geosource.info<\/a> http:\/\/www.igshpa.okstate.edu<\/a> http:\/\/www.geothermalheatpump.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.earthcomfort.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.hydronmodule.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.geothermal-heat-pump-resource.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.hydro-temp.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.geo-systems.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.econar.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.amgeo.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.alliantenergygeothermal.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.sustainablehawaii.com<\/a>

book: Geothermal Heat Pumps, Introductory Guide http:\/\/www.hvacbooks.com\/heat_pumps.htm<\/a>

book: Closed Loop geothermal heat pump design handbook; author: Canbek Karaca http:\/\/www.amazon.com<\/a>

book: Commercial geothermal heat pumps; author: J. Mark Hannifan http:\/\/www.amazon.com<\/a>

book: Geothermal heat pump options manual; author: J. Mark Hannifan http:\/\/www.amazon.com<\/a>

book: Ground Source Heat Pumps, Design of Geothermal Systems for Commercial & Institutional Buildings; author: Stephen Kavanaugh

book: How Come, Hydronic heating questions we've been asking for 100 years; author: Dan Holohan http:\/\/www.heatinghelp.com<\/a>

book: Residential Hydronic Heating, The I=B=R Coursebook; author: Dan Holohan http:\/\/www.heatinghelp.com<\/a>

SOLAR WATER HEATERS and solar heated swimming pools and spas

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http:\/\/www.heliodyne.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.rpc.com.au<\/a> http:\/\/www.tctsolar.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.solar.org.uk<\/a> http:\/\/www.thermotechs.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.ecs-solar.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.estif.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.bubbleactionpumps.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.heliosenergies.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.sourceguides.com\/energy<\/a> http:\/\/www.sundasolar.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.solarthermal.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.thermotechs.com<\/a>

free books: http:\/\/www.ecs-solar.com\/publications.htm<\/a>

book: Solar Hot Water Systems: Lessons Learned 1977 to Today; author: Tom Lane http:\/\/www.ecs-solar.com\/lessons_learned.htm<\/a>

book: Tapping The Sun, A Guide To Solar Water Heating http:\/\/www.eco-logicbooks.com<\/a>

book: Solar Water Heating, A DIY Guide; author: Paul Trimby http:\/\/www.permaculture.co.uk\/erc\/erc13c.html#SWH<\/a>

book: Cascade Solar Water Heating Plans; author: Bob Larson http:\/\/bookstore.greenbuilder.com\/index.books<\/a>

training for: installing and maintaining Solar water heating systems: http:\/\/www.solarenergy.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.lowimpact.org\/courses.htm<\/a> http:\/\/greendragonenergy.co.uk<\/a> http:\/\/www.rpc.com.au<\/a> sli@solarliving.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.homepower.com<\/a>

RENEWABLE ENERGY for TEACHERS and STUDENTS

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http:\/\/www.growingedge.com\/magazine\/back_issues\/view_article.php3?AID=170320<\/a>

http:\/\/www.epsea.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.homepower.com<\/a>

http:\/\/64.243.182.248\/going_solar\/better_schools.cfm<\/a>

http:\/\/www.ncsc.ncsu.edu\/programs\/nc_solar_in_schools.cfm<\/a>

http:\/\/www.solarschools.com<\/a> http:\/\/irecusa.org\/schools<\/a> http:\/\/www.crestuk.org<\/a>

http:\/\/www.pv.unsw.edu.au<\/a> http:\/\/www.rise.org.au<\/a>

http:\/\/www.fsec.ucf.edu\/ed\/teachers\/links.htm<\/a>

http:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/cnr\/wcee\/keep\/ProfessionalDevelopment\/index.htm<\/a>

DAY LIGHT SCHOOLS Improve Students' Grades and Behavior

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http:\/\/64.243.182.248\/going_solar\/better_schools.cfm<\/a> http:\/\/www.daylighting.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.daylighting.org\/chilton_tour.htm<\/a> http:\/\/www.daylighting.org\/pubs\/appleton_case_study.pdf<\/a> ..

http:\/\/www.sunpipe.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.kalwall.com<\/a>

Vertical indoor Garding: http:\/\/207.155.2.70<\/a> http:\/\/www.vertigro.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.omegagarden.com<\/a>

http:\/\/www.growingedge.com\/magazine\/back_issues\/view_article.php3?AID=170320<\/a>

SOLAR TUBE INDOOR DAYLIGHTING for schools

and for growing plants and food indoors

reducing heating and cooling costs, saving energy and money

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http:\/\/www.solatube.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.kalwall.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.sunpipe.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.sun-dome.com<\/a>

Renewable Energy and Economic Progress

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http:\/\/italy.indymedia.org\/news\/2005\/10\/903470.php<\/a>

ECO RECYCLE

saving Money and energy Intelligently

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http:\/\/india.indymedia.org\/en\/2005\/12\/211277.shtml<\/a>

http:\/\/burma.indymedia.org\/en\/2005\/11\/287.shtml<\/a>

http:\/\/sydney.indymedia.org\/front.php3?article_id=60535&group=webcast<\/a>

PEAK OIL and PERMACULTURE

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http:\/\/istanbul.indymedia.org\/news\/2005\/11\/77679.php<\/a>

FREE JOURNAL: SOLAR ENERGY, Sustainable Technologies

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http:\/\/www.epsea.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.homepower.com<\/a>

BUILD INTO THE FUTURE

Indestructible and energy efficient buildings and homes

(Hurricane proof, Tornado proof, Earthquake proof and Tidal Wave proof)

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http:\/\/www.monolithicdome.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.heliodyne.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.rpc.com.au<\/a> http:\/\/www.kalwall.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.solatube.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.solarwall.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.demarcoenergy.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.advgeothermal.co.uk<\/a> http:\/\/www.greengridroofs.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.grasscrete.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.rainharvesting.co.uk<\/a> http:\/\/www.ecological-engineering.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.waterless.co.nz<\/a> http:\/\/www.sloanled.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.cansolair.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.myecospace.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.powerlight.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.solargenix.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.thermotechs.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.insuladd.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.vestas.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.activepower.com<\/a>

http:\/\/uruguay.indymedia.org\/news\/2005\/11\/42480.php<\/a>

GERMAN SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY

intelligent design

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translate German => english: http:\/\/babelfish.altavista.com<\/a>

http:\/\/www.bomin-solar.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.solarinfo.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.inn-plan.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.optigruen.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.sses.ch<\/a> http:\/\/www.orange-energy.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.firstsolar.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.thyssen-solartec.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.wind-energie.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.solarfoerderung.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.biocar.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.iwr.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.evt-scooter.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.intersolar.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.sunversy.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.solarwaterworld.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.aet.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.berger-biotechnik.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.biodieselverband.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.btec-rosenheim.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.campa-biodiesel.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.cleanenergy.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.dewind.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.eg-solar.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.elsbett.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.energiekontor.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.fmso.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.geothermie.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.rerorust.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.velomobile.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.optigruen.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.zinco.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.sunoven.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.mindquest.de\/Zonnewater<\/a>

HEATING GREEN HOUSES with SOLAR HOT WATER and radiant heating systems

(Using the floor as a Thermal Mass for Retaining Heat at Night - see THERMAL MASS)

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http:\/\/www.growingedge.com\/magazine\/back_issues\/view_article.php3?AID=170320<\/a>

http:\/\/www.radiantsolar.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.solargenix.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.radiantec.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.radiantcompany.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.wirsbo.ca<\/a> http:\/\/www.heliodyne.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.twapanels.ca<\/a> http:\/\/www.thermotechs.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.thermomax.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.orange-energy.de<\/a>

Free Installation Manual: http:\/\/www.radiantec.com\/installation.htm<\/a>

book: Energy Conservation for Commercial Greenhouses; author: John Bartok http:\/\/www.growingedge.com\/store\/books_multimedia.php<\/a>

book: Biodynamic Greenhouse Management; author: Heinz Grotzke http:\/\/www.alibris.com<\/a>

book: Greenhouses for Homeowners and Gardeners; author: John Bartok http:\/\/www.growingedge.com\/store\/books_multimedia.php<\/a>

book: Complete Greenhouse Book, Building and Using Greenhouses from Cold-Frames to Solar Structures; author: Peter Clegg http:\/\/www.alibris.com<\/a>

book: Complete book of the Greenhouse; author: Ian Walls http:\/\/www.permaculture.co.uk\/erc\/erc3.html<\/a>

book: Greener Greenhouses; http:\/\/www.growingedge.com\/store\/books_multimedia.php<\/a>

book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion; author: Shane Smith http:\/\/www.alibris.com<\/a>

book: Building Your Own Greenhouse; author: Mark Freeman http:\/\/www.alibris.com<\/a>

book: Gardening Under Cover: A Northwest Guide to Solar Greenhouses, Cold Frames; author: William Head http:\/\/www.alibris.com<\/a>

book: Building and Using Cold Frames http:\/\/www.alibris.com<\/a>

book: Polytunnel Companion; author: Jayne Neville

book: Gardening Under Plastic: How to Use Fleece, Films, Cloches and Polytunnels; author: Bernard Salt

book: Starting Early Flowering and Vegetable Plants Under Glass; author: Charles Nissley http:\/\/www.alibris.com<\/a>

SOLAR POWERED GREENHOUSES

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http:\/\/www.growingedge.com\/magazine\/back_issues\/view_article.php3?AID=170320<\/a>

http:\/\/www.growingspaces.co.uk<\/a>

http:\/\/www.scrupe.com\/Collecting%20Details\/collecting_details.htm<\/a>

http:\/\/www.solar.demokritos.gr\/desabst\/1981.htm<\/a>

SOLAR HEAT STORAGE

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http:\/\/www.iea-eces.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.epsea.org<\/a> http:\/\/www.orange-energy.de<\/a> http:\/\/www.freeheat.com.au<\/a> http:\/\/www.solargenix.com<\/a> http:\/\/www.warmwater.com<\/a>

THERMAL MASS HEAT STORAGE

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Some European manufactures use the floor for thermal mass heat storage. This can keep the building warm for three to seven days if electricity is lost or there are many cloudy days in a row or if there is little daylight during the winter.

One method is to put a layer of insulation on the ground, using the same insulation that is used for the Monolithic Dome, see http:\/\/www.monolithicdome.com<\/a>. A three foot (one meter) layer of sand is placed over the insulation. In the sand is placed the hydronic radiant floor heating system or hot water pipes. Then the flooring system is placed on top of the sand.

A deeper base of sand may be used to obtain more thermal mass for areas of extreme cold. The hot water heats up the thermal mass of sand allowing the retained heat to keep the building warm if electricity is lost or there are many cloudy days.

An additional option for multi story buildings is to place one foot (1\/3 meter) of sand between upper level floors and to place additional hydronic heating pipes in the sand. A floor systems is placed on top of the sand. The building has to be built extra strong to withstand the additional weight of the sand sub-flooring. Some manufactures use the steel framing method for homes and buildings to obtain the strength needed for the additional weight of the sand. See http:\/\/www.tri-steel.com<\/a> for steel homes and buildings.

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