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Course Description

This class is for the homeowner considering an investment in a solar electric system who wants to be well informed. You’ll learn a lot about this topic and we will help you understand the basics of how a solar electric system works, how to establish how many solar panels you’ll need in your array and the approximate costs. We will discuss: photovoltaic (solar electric) technology, energy storage, energy efficiency, site requirements for PV, installation considerations, PV system sizing, PV system costs, rebates and tax incentives and working with an installer.

Course Outline

  •  Photovoltaic (solar electric) technology
  •  Energy Storage
  •  Energy Efficiency
  •  Site requirements for PV
  •  Installation considerations
  •  PV system sizing
  •  PV system costs
  •  Rebates and tax incentives
  • Working with an installer

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this class, you will understand:

  1.    The benefits and drawbacks of solar systems
  2.    The differences between solar electric and solar thermal systems
  3.    How to tell if you have a good site for solar
  4.    How to estimate array size
  5.    How to estimate system costs, rebates and incentives
  6.    Your next steps toward a PV system
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Section Title
Clean Energy Residential Housing Guide
FIS ID
329019
Section Schedule
Oct 18, 2024 to Nov 04, 2024
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F, Sa
Time
9:00AM to 3:30PM
Dates
Oct 18, 2024 to Oct 19, 2024
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Oct 20, 2024 to Nov 04, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Central Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $230.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
CEUs
3 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 11, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 11, 2024
Instructors
  • Matthew Miller
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