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Learn to design and install photovoltaic systems for the developing world. Workshop participants learn system sizing, site analysis, hardware specification, and component selection. The workshop covers typical applications and case study examples. Install and upgrade real-world systems with current renewable energy equipment. This workshop is open to all who want to use PV and for those seeking employment in the solar industry.

Join us for this special experience, not only to learn about solar electricity, but to learn about a different way of life, and challenge your assumptions about how we can best live on the planet. Participants must be willing to leave behind drugs, alcohol, meat, hot showers, and other amenities of 20th century life for a week of experiential learning.

The price for this workshop includes lodging and meals in San Jose, Costa Rica on arrival on Saturday, February 2, transportation to Durika, all meals and lodging in Durika, and transportation to Buenos Aires, Costa Rica (closest town to Durika) after the workshop on Sunday, February 10. Students should plan to arrive at the San Jose airport no later than 2 PM on Saturday, February 2. Rendezvous location and travel details will be supplied to you after we receive your registration.

• Applications
• Basics of Electricity
• Solar Site Analysis
• PV System Components
• Energy Efficient Appliances
• PV System Sizing
• Component Specification
• Solar Water Pumping
• PV for Lesser Developed Countries
• Safety Procedures
• Tours of PV , Wind, and Hydro Systems
• Laboratory Exercises
• Hands-on Field Installation

• Photovoltaic Design & Installation
• Renewable Energy for the Developing World
• Renewable Energy for the Developing World -- Hands On

Workshops begin at 9 am unless otherwise noted. Please show up at 8:30 am the first day.