Please note that pre-registration is required for all workshops. Workshops are literally located in Virginio's backyard in Chelsmford, MA (35 minutes from Boston). Skyheat Associates, a co-sponsor of the workshops, is a non-profit based in Jonesport, ME.
| Dates |
Description |
June 14, 2008
Saturday, 9-3 pm
|
Build Your Own PV Panel Workshop - Learn how to assemble your own Photovoltaic (PV) panel for producing electricity. Richard Komp of Skyheat Associates has pioneered PV panel production as a cottage industry in Nicaragua, Mali, India, and Haiti. In this workshop you’ll get to participate in assembling a PV panel. Depending on the number of participants, we will be making one or more 15 Watt panels, which are capable of charging 12 V batteries and thus are good for small applications.
- What You’ll Learn: How cells and panels are made and how they work. If you don’t know how to solder, we’ll teach you that as well.
- Time: 9 - 3 pm, Lunch included. Contact us if you are vegetarian or have other special dietary needs.
- Cost: $55; optionally, pre-purchase a 15 Watt panel for an additional $80 or purchase a panel during the workshop
- Participants: 12 maximum
- Location: Chelmsford, MA
- Instructor Bios: Dr. Richard Komp, Virginio Mendonça, Eric Fedus
Pre-Registration is now closed. At this time we are only accepting people on the "Waiting List". To be added to the waiting list, please contact Virginio at (978) 453-4787. Payment by cash or check only. |
Back to Top |
