Solar Master Class

A one day class to unlock the secrets of achieving energy self sufficiency through the use of solar electric panels in every day life.

The solution In this one day Master Class, you will gain an overview of most of the renewable technologies  available, will fully understand how a solar system works, how to specify the right size system for your  application and most importantly will be able to confidently determine if solar is financially viable or not for any  application. The Master Class course arms you with the crucial information needed to make your own  informed decisions for any project. It will transform the way you think about the use of solar and will give you  enough knowledge to begin employing this technology and start saving money immediately! At Solar Master  Class our course instructors have been involved in low voltage AC/DC installations and solar pv for many  years and can guide you through the sometimes confusing and contradictory world of solar energy. In this  crammed and entertaining one day course, our instructors will impart the industry secrets known only by the most experienced solar engineers. During each part of the day’s syllabus your instructor will focus on the key  issues using jargon free language. The “hands on” practical system build sessions in the afternoon are all  conducted in a safe and friendly environment where each delegate will learn how to build simple and advanced, multi–panel systems.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Novice or experienced DIY’er – anyone with an interest in generating their own power at home
• Individuals or companies evaluating new business opportunities in providing homeowners and businesses with grid-free power solutions
• Business facility managers wishing to reduce energy consumption and improve their  company's eco credentials
• Government / Council officials to understand how low cost solar systems can be  incorporated in many municipal applications where payback is almost immediate
• Schools, colleges and universities to educate and enthuse students and allow them to gain hands on practical experience that will inspire and encourage the use of renewable technologies in later life

COURSE CONTENT
• An overview of all renewable technologies
• How a solar panel produces electricity
• UK suitability for solar panels
• Different types of solar panel and their benefits
• Grid connect systems (direct to mains) and pay back times
• Off grid systems (stand alone) and what is possible / not possible
• How to assess what size of panel is needed for any project
• Building three different everyday solar systems
• Recognising faults in a system and how to rectify
• Analysing and optimising the performance of a system

Each Master Class is restricted to a maximum number of 6 delegates per lecture to ensure  the syllabus and practical sessions can be fully and comprehensively covered. Each Master Class is held in our purpose built training centre at Bredon, Gloucestershire where we can be found just 5 minutes from junction 9 of the M5 motorway or excellent  train links via the Ashchurch junction accessed from either Birmingham, Bristolor  Cheltenham. We can arrange to collect you from Ashchurch railway station if required.  Each Master Class commences at 10:00am and fi nishes at 5:00pm.

The Master Class fee  includes:
• Welcome reception drinks –
coffee, tea, biscuits
• Mid morning coffee, tea, biscuits
• Lunch – sandwiches and cold buffet
• Mid afternoon tea, coffee and biscuits
• Delegate manual
• The use of materials for the practical sessions