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Overview of Solar Technologies and Solar Construction

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This course is designed to be an introduction to passive and active solar systems. It includes a history of how solar features were designed into ancient dwellings and follows the timeline and construction practices up to the present.

Overview of Solar Technologies and Solar Construction

CEUs: ICC 0.2, RESNET 2

This course is designed to be an introduction to passive and active solar systems that includes a history of how solar features were included in ancient dwellings up to the present time. This quick but comprehensive course includes:

  • How solar photovoltaic (PV) collectors are manufactured, the types of PV collectors available, and their efficiencies.
  • The difference between passive and active solar systems and an examination of their components.
  • How to size and determine the cost of a solar electric (PV) system.
  • How to calculate the federal tax credit incentives for residential renewable energy systems.
  • How to find additional rebates, incentives, funding, and other programs for residential renewable energy systems.

   Registration Fee: $50.00

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