Fw: Solar Training Downtown Chicago

[Beverly Nachtrieb]

Thought this might be of interest to you so passing it along.

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Clay Sterling <cl...@midwestrenew.org>
To: cl...@midwestrenew.org
Sent: Fri, July 8, 2011 10:31:42 AM
Subject: Solar Training Downtown Chicago

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association, an ISPQ Accredited renewable energy education provider, will be hosting three new training opportunities this summer and fall.

Basic Photovoltaics

This 8-hour course uses a combination of lecture and classroom activities to teach the basics of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Participants will learn how PV systems work, diagram the four PV system types, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of each system type, define the solar window, make energy efficiency recommendations, estimate system loads, and understand the basics of PV site assessment.

AIA/CES Approved 6.5 LU/HSW/SD

July 16, 2011 http://bit.ly/fTQCrh
Sept 17, 2011 http://bit.ly/dNlCzp


Solar Water Heating Systems
In this 8-hour course, students will learn the basics of how Solar Domestic Hot Water Heating Systems (SDHW) work and their economic impacts with emphasis on northern climate systems. This class will prepare students for entry level work in the solar water heating field and will help facilities managers, architects, planners, home owners and government officials to understand the workings and benefits of solar domestic hot water systems.

AIA/CES Approved 6.5 LU/HSW/SD

August 20, 2011 http://bit.ly/eRdYzp

For more information check out the MREA website www.midwestrenew.org or call 715-592-6595.

[Basile, Delia]

Thank you Bev