Introduction to solar energy and technologies, building assessments and energy audits

Introduction to solar energy and technologies, building assessments and energy audits

5 day course || Average 2 topics per day || Equipment and Lab Exercises

1. Introduction to Solar Energy

• Solar Radiation (Quantity, Distribution, Measurement)
• Solar Power (The Four Configurations)
• Measuring Solar RadiationLab Exercise

2. Introduction to Photovoltaics (PVs) & Water Heaters

• Design of PVs/ Material utilized
• Types of PVs
• Components of PVs

3. Types and Componenets of Solar Collectors

• Pool absorbers, Flat Plate, and Evacuated Tubes
• Glazing (glass cover)
• Absorber types and characteristics
• Application/configuration of absorber types for flat plate (header/riser, meander/serpentine)
• Absorber types for evacuated tubes (heat pipe, Sydney type/ u-pipe, direct flow, coaxial, etc)
• Efficiency comparison and factors affecting efficiency
• Collector testing and certification (US and European based)

4. Introduction to Energy Management

• Energy Auditing
• Energy Efficiency
• Site Assessments, Roof Assessments
• HVAC Systems
• Lab Exercise

5. Regulation and Approvals

6. Project management and system economics

• Project management
• Incentives and credit sources
• System economics

REGISTRATION

traininglab@wwfja.com 960-3994 / 968-0568

Registration closes March 30th