Solar Photovoltaic Workshop

Photovoltaic solar panels
Residential photovoltaic panels installed by workshop instructor, Dennis Pottratz, of GoSolar, Decorah, IA.

This workshop is for the solar curious and the experienced solar power user. We will cover the basics of residential sized, grid tied photovoltaic solar systems.

After a brief overview of how the solar modules convert solar energy into electricity, we will cover the basics of designing a system. This will include determining costs, intertie requirements, inverters, and placement of the solar modules.

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Workshop Summary

  • Date: Sat., July 19, 2008
  • Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Where: Des Moines, IA, Botanical Center's Levitt Room
  • Cost: $100 for I-Renew members; $150 for non-members. Not an I-Renew Member? Download a membership form and mail it in today to receive a reduced price on your workshop!
  • Instructor: Dennis Pottratz
  • Registration: Download and complete the PDF registration form and return with payment to I-Renew, P.O. Box 3405, Iowa City, IA 52244-3405. If you need help, please contact us at irenew@irenew.org or (319) 643-3160.
  • Details: You may want to bring a pen/pencil and notepad.
  • Lunch: Lunch is not included in the cost of the workshop, but is available for $11. The menu is included on the registration form.