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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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