PV 201: Design & Wire a Stand Alone PV System

Sat, Jul 19 - Sun, Jul 20

Yes, you can install your own PV system! This 2 day lecture and lab class is for the handy homeowner or professional who is considering installing a small battery based stand alone solar electric system. This class builds on the introductory concepts learned in Introduction to PV and incorporates hands-on labs which will allow the DIY participant to wire a battery based system. We will go more in depth into sizing components for a stand alone system, particularly the proper battery bank and array size needed for a specified load. This course will not go into generator or hybrid system sizing. By the end of this class, the participant should feel comfortable sizing and wiring a 12, 24, or 48 volt PV system for a cabin, boat or RV. The PV Design & Installation book is included in the price of tuition. PV 301 is a required prerequisite for this class.

Lecture & Lab Topics

Component sizing: array, battery bank, inverter, controller
Introduction to disconnects
Wire sizing
Mounting PV Modules
Performing a System Checkout and Inspection, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting a System


When:	Day 1: Sat, Jul 19 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
	Day 2: Sun, Jul 20 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost:	$275

Registration closed - This class has already happened

Instructors

Ben Gorman

Having taken a few "green" courses over the years, Ben's real-world training in renewable energy began in earnest while he lived in Arizona, where he worked for a solar energy company as a crew-member doing installations of solar electric and solar hot water systems. That work, combined with extensive product knowledge gained at AltE, broadened his practical understanding of renewable energy. Hands-on experience and depth of knowledge along with his natural abilities as a communicator and teacher are what make Ben a valuable part of our instructor team.

James Cormican

James joined the AltE team in 2005 and is currently our Sales Engineer, specializing in Photovoltaic system design. James earned his degree in Renewable Energy from San Juan College in New Mexico. He is responsible for the prepackaged systems on our website as well as being the lead of our technical support team. James is also tireless in his ability to talk and teach renewable energy to anyone who will listen! When he's not working with renewable energy, he is likely refereeing soccer games, or doting over one of his Volkswagens.

Complete Schedule for this Class

Important Information

Class enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, as class size is limited. To reserve a space please pay the entire tuition upon sign-up. Classes are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment, and you will be notified in advance if a class you had previously enrolled in is cancelled.

Location

Hudson, MA

Headquarters

The Alternative Energy Store
43 Broad Street
Suite A408
Hudson, MA 01749

Accommodations

The Holiday Inn Express in Hudson, MA, offers special room rates to Alternative Energy Store students! You will receive reservation information in a separate email shortly after enrolling in the class.

Directions

From Logan Airport, Boston, MA: (Total Est. Time: 50 minutes Total Est. Distance: 42.17 miles Map)
1: Start out going WEST toward TERMINAL C (Portions toll). 0.9 miles
2: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto ramp. <0.1 miles
3: Merge onto I-90 W / MASS PIKE / MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE (Portions toll). 30.7 miles
4: Merge onto I-495 N via EXIT 11A toward MARLBOROUGH / N.H.-MAINE. 7.8 miles
5: Merge onto MA-85 CONN E / HUDSON ST via EXIT 25A toward RT-85 / HUDSON. 1.7 miles
6: Turn LEFT onto MA-85 / WASHINGTON ST. 0.1 miles
7: Turn RIGHT onto BROAD ST. 0.7 miles
8: End at 43 Broad St Hudson, MA 01749-2558

From 495:
Take Exit 25A onto Hudson Street. Go about a mile to the 2nd set of stop lights and take a left onto Route 85. Take your first right onto Broad Street. Follow Broad Street for about 3/4 of a mile. On the left hand side after you cross a small bridge you should see a large brick building, known as the Hudson Mills Building at 43 Broad Street. Park in the front and take the main lobby elevator to the 4th floor. Our office is on the far Southeast side of the building. Follow the signs to find your way.

From Other Points:
Please use this Mapquest map with our address as the destination (43 Broad Street, Hudson, MA 01749).