Solar Hot Air Heating Systems

This evening workshop will introduce you to one of the most economical and user-friendly renewable energies available: Solar hot air. We have all experienced roasting in our vehicle - whether in traffic, or revisiting our parked car. Solar hot air collection systems work in a similar manner - but also adding desired supplementary heat to your home, workshop, garage, cabin, business, etc.

Course Goal:

Participants will learn about the basics of Solar Hot Air Renewable Energy Systems, energy efficiency concepts and how to determine the feasibility and system size requirements of a solar hot air collector.

Course Objectives:

• Gain a functional understanding of solar hot air systems
• Learn about the system components involved
• Understand the basics of system feasibility, site analysis, system design, and system sizing
• Understand the importance of energy efficiency when considering renewable energy systems

Course Format:

This is a half-day, 3 to 4 hour course including lecture, A/V presentations, technology demonstrations and scheduled breaks.

Course Prerequisites:

None at all - come, learn and meet like-minded folks!

What to Bring / Need to Know:

We encourage (but don’t require) you to bring a calculator and a copy of your heating bill as we will review household heating usage issues during the class. You do not need to bring your own tools or equipment to this course, but closed-toed shoes are preferred as there may be a hands-on component within the workshop.

Lecture Topics:

• The 'why, what, where, who, and when' of Solar hot air systems
• Equipment selection and system components
• Site analysis
• System sizing
• Energy efficiency
• System economics/return on investment

Each student will leave the seminar with a packet of information and a renewed enthusiasm for moving their household or business toward greater sustainability and energy efficiency. Special discounts on selected books and products are available to our seminar attendees! Sign up today while enrollment is still open!