Women’s Introduction to Solar Technology and Renewable Energy or, Everything you wanted to know about solar but were afraid to ask
This Workshop was held on Saturday, March 27th from 10am to 2:30pm
Located at the Eco Industrial Park in Pittsboro. For directions, click here.
Join us for a women’s only class in celebration of International Women’s Day with Rebekah Hren, photovoltaic designer, installer, instructor, author, and licensed NC electrical contractor.
During this half day technical introduction to solar technology, we’ll discuss renewable energy in general, and solar (photovoltaic) electricity in particular. We will also tour two small photovoltaic systems, and discuss potential careers in renewable energy.
While not a “hands-on” class, you’ll leave feeling comfortable with the basic components and varieties of photovoltaic systems.
This class is taught in cooperation with Solar Energy International’s women’s program.
Class size is limited to 30 – Register Early to guarantee your spot – Pre-Registration Required
- $45- Workshop – bring your own lunch – pre-registration and payment March 20 through March 25
- $55 -Workshop plus a delicious sandwich from the Chatham Marketplace – pre-registration and payment March 20 through March 25
OR, Mail your check to:
The Abundance Foundation
PO BOX 1113 Pittsboro NC 27312
Need more information?
Email: wow@theabundancefoundation.org
Or Call: 919-533-5181
About the Instructor
Rebekah Hren is a North Carolina licensed electrician and NABCEP certified PV installer. She currently works designing large ground mounted solar arrays with o2 Energies. 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.” They are both actively involved with renewable energy, natural building, and edible urban gardening, and are busy working on a second book, a solar buyers guide.
Sandwich Choices from Chatham Marketplace: please choose (1) sandwich from the following and email us back!!!
Cheddar Chutney – cheddar, roasted tomato chutney, arugula, red onion, on sourdough
Portabella Wrap – grilled portabella, provolone, caramelized onions, lemon garlic aioli, lettuce
Roasted Veggie Wrap – roasted veggies, goat cheese, roasted tomatoe, olive tapenade, red onion, spinach
Hummus & Veggie Wrap – hummus, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, red onion, alfalfa
Avocado & Cucumber Wrap – avocado, provolone, cucumber, red onion, tomato, mayo, greens, black pepper on toasted rustic italian bread
Mozzarella Caprese – fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, house made balsamic vinaigrette on a baguette
Chicken Salad – lettuce tomato on sourdough
Tuna Salad – lettuce, cucumber on a wrap
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 bagette
Cubano – roasted pork loin, ham pickles, swiss cheese, butter, dijon mustard on soft teleras roll
Italian – nitrate free ham, salami, prosciutto, provolone, red onion, banana pepper, tomato, arugula, balsami vinaigrette on foccacia
Roast Beef – locally raised rare beast, romaine lettuce, tomato, pickle, banana peppers, red onion, provolone and creamy horseradish sauce on ciabatta
Greek Wrap – roast lamb, hummus, cucumber yogurt sauce romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, and feta