Solar Power Workshop

Event: 
Jan 17 2010 12:00pm - 2:00pm
PLEASE NOTE: CORRECT TIME FOR WORKSHOP IS 12:00-2:00... Date: Sunday, January 17th Time: 12:00-2:00 Location: Sweetwater Organic Farm Herb Garden Suggested Donation: $10-20 based on your ability John Gambill and his wife Libbie Ellis were cruising on their sailboat when they met a Canadian building wind generators in Trinidad, West Indies. Coming back to the United States in 1998, they added solar and other power equipment to their business, Hotwire Enterprises. John is an "Integrator", offering consulting, education, fabrication, installation, and sales of renewable energy equipment. The seminar will cover how solar electric systems work, what they cost and, and what you can expect from them. Design considerations, federal and state incentives, calculating the return on investment. The different types of panels and how to choose what will work best for your application. Permitting and how to qualify for rebates.