Building small scale off-grid solar electric (photovoltaic) systems
Saturday and Sunday, September 18th and 19th, 2010 9:00am-5:00pm
Located at The Plant at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. For directions, click here.
Interested in solar electricity? Start learning with this intensive two day class covering off-grid solar electric basics. Hands-on: students will help install a code-compliant 500 watt PV system on a small cabin.
Topics include an introduction to load calculations, batteries, charge controllers, metering, PV wiring, safety, and National Electric Code requirements.
Rebekah has lived off-grid for a majority of the past decade, and will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of off-grid PV systems. Off-grid systems are relied on around the world for water pumping, lighting systems, and remote location applications.
Workshop will be held mostly outside.
Wear closed toe shoes, gloves, long pants and warm clothes.
Please bring water and any small hand tools you have such as:
- screwdriver
- socket set
- multimeter
Class size is limited to 15 people age 17 and older – Register Early to guarantee your spot! All registrations include a copy of “Photovoltaics – Design and Installation Manual”
Pre-Registration and Payment Required
Registration and Payment Before September 11:
- $250 – bring your own lunch
- $270 – includes two delicious sandwiches from the Chatham Marketplace that you select from the list below
Registration and Payment September 11 through September 17:
- $275- bring your own lunch
- $295 – includes two delicious sandwiches from the Chatham Marketplace that you select from the list below
Register online with secure online credit card processing through Google Checkout
OR, Mail your check to:
The Abundance Foundation
220 Lorax Lane #5
Pittsboro NC 27312
For more information, email us at wow@theabundancefoundation.org or call 919-533-5181
About the Instructor
Rebekah Hren is an NC licensed electrician, and NABCEP certified solar installer. Rebekah has taught solar electric design and installation classes for organizations including Solar Energy International, Appalachian State University, and the NC Solar Center.
She and her husband, Stephen are coauthors of a book on renewable energy titled “The Carbon-Free Home – 36 Remodeling Projects to Help Kick the Fossil-Fuel Habit.” Rebekah and Stephen have a new book, “A Solar Buyer’s Guide for Home and Office,” available in October. They are both actively involved with renewable energy, natural building, and edible urban gardening.
Sandwich Choices from Chatham Marketplace
Please choose one sandwich from the following list and email your choice to wow@theabundancefoundation.org
Avocado & Cucumber –avocado, provolone, cucumber, red onion, tomato, mayo, greens, black pepper on toasted rustic Italian bread
Cheddar Chutney–cheddar, roasted tomato chutney, arugula, red onion, on sourdough
Chicken Salad–lettuce tomato on sourdough
Cubano–roasted pork loin, ham pickles, Swiss cheese, butter, Dijon mustard on soft teleras roll
Grilled Chicken–Swiss cheese, cucumber tomato, romaine lettuce, lemon garlic aioli on foccacia
Ham & Brie–nitrate free ham & brie with red onion, arugula and honey mustard on a French baguette
Hummus & Veggie Wrap–hummus, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, red onion, alfalfa
Mozzarella Caprese–fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, house made balsamic vinaigrette on a baguette
Portabella Wrap–grilled portabella, provolone, caramelized onions, lemon garlic aioli, lettuce
Roast Beef–locally raised rare beast, romaine lettuce, tomato, pickle, banana peppers, red onion, provolone and creamy horseradish sauce on ciabatta
Roasted Veggie Wrap–roasted veggies, goat cheese, roasted tomato, olive tapenade, red onion, spinach
Tuna Salad–lettuce, cucumber on a wrap