Register minimum one week in advance. This workshop teaches how to design a fully functional micro-hydro electric system. Learn site evaluation, including how to measure and estimate head and flow. Perform preliminary system sizing for mechanical and electrical power generation of 50 watt to 100 kilowatt capacities. The workshop will include classroom sessions and tours of systems.
Participants learn system sizing, site analysis, hardware specification, and component selection.
The workshop covers typical applications and case study examples. Install an operational 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. Register minimum one week in advance. The workshops will cover wind system fundamentals, system sizing, site analysis, safety issues, and hardware specification.