May 2008
Advanced PV Online Course
May 12-June 20, 2008
Learn more about designing and installing an NEC code compliant solar electric (photovoltaic) power system without leaving your home. A six-week, Internet-based, online course of instruction with text, online reference materials and Internet resource links. This course provides 60 cumulative hours of training, that may be used towards NABCEP certification.
June 2008
CTSI Clean Technology and Sustainable Industries Conference and Trade Show
June 1-5, 2008
Hynes Convention Center
Boston MA
Clean Technology 2008 is a multi-disciplinary and multi-sector conference on global sustainability addressing advancements in traditional technologies, emerging technologies and clean business practices. The mission of Clean Technology 2008 is to bring together the entire Clean Technology ecosystem with the goal of accelerating the flow of technologies from the research phase to the viable market phase. We do this by linking scientists, engineers and researchers with potential business, financial and government partners. The Clean Technology ecosystem enables a growing set of knowledge-based technologies, products or services designed to improve operational performance, productivity or efficiency while reducing costs, inputs, energy consumption, waste or pollution.
CSI Cleantech 2008 Conference, Partnering, Ventures & Trade Show
June 1-5, 2008
Boston, MA
CSI Cleantech 2008 is a multi-disciplinary and multi-sector conference on global sustainability addressing advancements in traditional technologies, emerging technologies and clean business practices. The mission of CSI Cleantech 2008 is to bring together the entire cleantech ecosystem with the goal of accelerating the flow of technologies from the research phase to the viable market phase. We do this by linking scientists, engineers and researchers with potential business, financial and government partners. The Cleantech ecosystem enables a growing set of knowledge-based technologies, products or services designed to improve operational performance, productivity or efficiency while reducing costs, inputs, energy consumption, waste or pollution.
Wind Farm Design and Introduction to GH WindFarmer
June 5-6, 2008
Houston, TX
Wind Farm Design is a one-day course designed to introduce professionals to the principles of wind farm design and optimisation using state of the art design tools. An integrated course leading through the complete process from an understanding of wind flow to optimisation and visualisation. GH WindFarmer also is a one-day course that aims to give beginners a basic understanding of the software, its functionality, main calculation abilities, and usability. This is achieved through a day of hands-on guided use of the software, incorporating example cases. It builds on the Wind Farm Design course the day before, taking the methodologies discussed and applying them.
Photovoltaic Design for Engineers & Designers: A 3-Day Course on Producing PV Design Documents
June 9-11, 2008
San Francisco, CA
This workshop is for design professionals on the skills needed to produce high-quality PV system designs, feasibility reports, drawings and specifications that are currently in high demand by architectural design teams, engineering firms, developers, and discerning property owners. This class covers grid-tied PV systems. Off-grid system design and bulk power plants for remote distribution are not covered.
July 2008
Advanced PV Online Course
July 21-August 29, 2008
Learn more about designing and installing an NEC code compliant solar electric (photovoltaic) power system without leaving your home. A six-week, Internet-based, online course of instruction with text, online reference materials and Internet resource links. This course provides 60 cumulative hours of training, that may be used towards NABCEP certification purposes.
September 2008
Solar Water Heating: From the Basics to Installation
September 27-28, 2008
Hudson, MA
This two-day workshop provides a great foundation for not only those just looking to learn more about solar water heating systems but also for contractors interested in expanding into system service and installation.
