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March 1st to 5th, 2010

Solar Electricity for the Developing World

This class is for people wanting to design, install, or maintain Solar Photovoltaic Electric Systems in the Developing World. Workshop participants will learn how to design systems that will meet the electrical needs for a specific facility whether it is a health care clinic, a maternity ward, an operating room, a laboratory (e.g. to power a blood bank refrigerator), or a school. Participants will learn how to design a solar power system that delivers the power that is needed, that is safe, and that is durable.

Participants will be trained in wiring technique and will assemble several types of systems from suitcase sized (20 to 60 watts) to much larger sys tems of up to 600 watts.  Students will also learn how to use solar to pump water. Participants will also learn how to test, troubleshoots, and maintain the PV systems.

Participants will have the option to build their own portable solar electric system. It will fit into a suitcase and can be sized to deliver  20 to 60 watts of electricity. Students wishing to build a system they take with them will need to inform us at least one month in advance. This will allow us to assist in the design of a system that provides the power for your needs, and to order the necessary components.

The workshop will be held at Ohlone Community College (Newark Center), 39399 Cherry Street, Newark, California, a state of the art, LEED Platinum building that is solar powered and heated by geothermal energy.  Pre-registration is required.

Workshop leaders: Hal Aronson Ph.D.: solarwayforward@gmail.com and Mike Strykowshi: solarwayforward1@gmail.com
Contact: Professor Narinder Bansal: nbansal@ohlone.edu
              Chris Warden: cwarden@ohlone.edu

About the Workshop Leaders:
Hal and Mike are the co-founders of The Solar Way Forward, a company which builds solar training capacity for colleges and schools around the country. Hal and Mike also serve as PV system designers for WE CARE Solar, a not-for-profit volunteer organization which provides solar-powered lighting and communication solutions to improve health outcomes for mothers and newborns in the developing world.

Sponsored by: WE CARE Solar, Ohlone College, and the Solar Way Forward