Date: May 13 to June 17, 2014 Every Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: MacEwan University Room 7-139
Instructor: Rob Harlan Tuition: $250
Interested in “Going Solar”? Planning on building a new home? What is the path to energy independence for the Alberta homeowner? Interested in greening your job? Solar technologies are rapidly being adopted all over the world and most of them work very well in Alberta. Find out about the latest opportunities in the world of solar energy. Class Description, Course Outline, More information and registration.
Coming June 7!
Drive the Future Expo
The Evolution of Transportation
The City of Edmonton, SESA, ENMAX, the Alberta Motor Association will be hosting the Drive the Future Expo at NAIT featuring 40-50 of the latest green transportation options. Come see race cars powered by solar energy (University of Calgary - above), hydrogen (University of Alberta) and canola oil (Prairie Gold) plus racing motorcycles (Team Zeus). Also check out the electric cars and motorcycles from Porsche, Tesla Motors, Nissan and Zero that you can buy right now. Test drive an electric car, a GoPet, or an electric bike or motorcycle. Fun for the whole family: solar powered music, giant bubbles, cool bikes too try out, solar cookies, face painting and more - save the date: June 7. For details go to the Drive The Future Expo website. Free admission!
EcoSolar Home Tour
15th Annual!
This year the Eco-Solar Home Tour expands to 2 days on the weekend of May 31st & June 1st. There are 13 homes open over two days. It is free. Details
Only one seat left in the class:
Outback Power Systems
A 4-hour class in designing, installing, programming and operating
Outback inverters, charge controllers and related off-grid equipment.
Saturday May 10, 2014 1-5pm
NAIT Alternative Energy Centre Rm. D-109A, Edmonton, Alberta
This is a technical class suitable for solar installers and homeowners who have some experience with solar systems. It will also be useful for NABCEP certified PV installers or anyone planning to sit for the NABCEP exam. Topics include:
- Battery Basics and System Sizing
- Outback Equipment Options for Various Design Requirements
- Inverter, Charge Controller Programming
- Mate 3 Set UP and Operation
Registration fee: $65 (10% discount for SESA members) To register. Poster with details.
Coming in June: A class in Enphase micro Inverters.
SESA is a Finalist!
The 2014 Emerald Awards had 96 nominations this year. SESA has placed as a finalist in the coveted Community Group and Non-profit Association category. The winners will be announced on June 5 at the awards ceremony in the the Martha Cohen Theatre in Calgary on June 5. Edmonton Journal article.
You can Vote for SESA in the People's Choice Campaign. Click Here.
Become a SESA supporting member for $15-$25/yr. Receive a free 6 month digital subscription to Home Power Magazine + discounts on classes Click here.
