Introduction to Off-Grid Power Systems – Jun 2018

A practical, hands-on course in designing and building off-grid power systems.

*Note venue change

Description: The key concepts for designing and building off-grid power systems. Discussing the value of off-grid systems, sharing knowledge on how to build your own system to power lighting or electronic devices.

For: Anyone with an interest in renewable energy and generating and supplying their own power, building off-grid power systems, automotive or marine power applications.

Benefit: Gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

What you will learn:

• Key concepts in the supply of electricity and basic electrical theory.


• Key concepts in the design and specification of off-grid power systems.


• How to size a basic off-grid power system involving PV panels and a battery.


• Basic specification and selection of components.


• Assembly of a basic off-grid power system with PV panels and batteries.

Existing knowledge required: Some familiarity with basic electrical theory will aid understanding but is not required.

Trainer: Ben Aylott, Carbon Co-op

Works in the areas of energy systems, he has a masters in Solar Energy Engineering from the European Solar Engineering School and experience in designing and building real world off-grid power systems in a variety of contexts.

Cost:

• Member early bird – £40
  


• Non-member early bird – £50
  


• Member standard – £55
  


• Non-member standard – £70

Early bird rates until 26th May 2018.

This training is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Home Energy Training Programme, see more here: carbon.coop/training