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Participants in this workshop will learn to design and install residential wind systems, up to 100 kWh/day in capacity. The workshop will cover system sizing, site analysis, installation and safety issues, and hardware specification.

Learn about the different available residential wind turbines, how they work, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. This workshop will not cover do-it-yourself wind turbines, vertical axis turbines, roof mounting and short towers, or commercial Turbines

Topics Include

• Site analysis
• Towers and tower economics
• How residential wind generators work
• Grid-tied systems
• Off-grid wind/PV hybrid systems
• Wind system sizing
• Legal issues and zoning
• Installation and safety considerations
  

Wind Power by Paul Gipe

• Wind-Electric Systems Maintenance and Repair
• Homebuilt Wind Generators
• PV Design and Installation
• PV Design Online

The spectacular synergy of the instructors made for an unforgettable week chock full of useful info one cannot find elsewhere on this continent: Info to spread in the quest for clean energy and dignity.
- Residential Wind Power workshop participant, 2007

The wind class gave me the information and knowledge I need to feel confident enough to research, design, and install a system. I feel like I can now make a contribution to the world by implementing some renewable energy. I believe I can make a difference.
-- Residential Wind Power workshop participant, 2006

Workshops begin at 9 am unless otherwise noted. Please show up at 8:30 am the first day.