Build a Stand Alone Solar Electric System that will provide power for light, cell phone charging, computers and other small loads. Learn how to design, assemble, and maintain a  robust, durable, safe solar energy system suitable for the challenging environments of rural developing world settings.

Solar For The Developing World

One Day Hands on Workshop : $125

Learn the basics of battery based solar electric systems. This one day workshop will teach you the fundamentals of designing, installing, and maintaining solar electric systems in rural areas.In this workshop you will build a fully working off grid system and test it out ! Come learn and practice with our equipment , the best way to learn is to do it. Please join us for this empowering workshop.

Topics:

• DC Electrical Basics
• Safety
• Tools
• Solar PV Equipment
• Designing Basics
• Batteries
• Solar PV panel selection
• Wiring
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Lessons from the field
• 12 volt LED lighting
• Where to get equipment
• Helping the end users understand their system