building small scale off-grid solar electric (photovoltaic) systems

Join Rebekah Hren in building a small scale solar electric system for an off-the-grid office!

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 office cabin.

Topics include an introduction to site analysis, batteries, charge controllers, metering, PV modules, and safety.

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 and safety equipment you have such as:

• safety glasses
• screwdriver
• socket set
• multimeter

Registration limited to 30 adults. Preregistration and payment required.

$295- bring your own lunch

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED – WORKSHOP WAS A SUCCESS!

Register online using secure Google Checkout or mail your check to:

The Abundance Foundation
220 Lorax Lane #5
Pittsboro, NC 27312

Questions:

Call 919-533-5181 or
Email wow@theabundancefoundation.org

About the Instructor

Rebekah Hren is an NC licensed electrician, NABCEP certified solar installer, and ISPQ certified PV instructor. Rebekah has taught solar electric design and installation classes for organizations including Solar Energy International, Appalachian State University, and the NC Solar Center.

She is the coauthor of two books on renewable energy , “The Carbon-Free Home – 36 Remodeling Projects to Help Kick the Fossil-Fuel Habit” and “A Solar Buyer’s Guide for Home and Office.”

Sandwich Choices from the Chatham Marketplace

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