Autumn Courses

AUTUMN COURSES 2013
Cerca de Sorbas, Almería

7- 8 September
FAMILY WEEKEND IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT
Weekend in environmental and low impact project to learn about alternative ways of living. We will do different activities where kids and adults can learn toguether. The course includes guided tour of Sunseed project, activities cooking with the sun, workshops for kids and adults to learn together on biomass gassification stoves, on bread making, recognition of local plants and introduction to organic gardening theory and practices.

Two-day course for families interested in low impact living and environmental awareness. We will get familiar with some low impact ways of living.

The course starts on Saturday, but it is possible to arrive on Friday. We will have a little introduction on low impact living and finish on Sunday at 17:00 h. Maximum number of participants is 8-10. Reserved needed.

14- 15 September
INSTALLATION AND DESIGN OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
In this course, we will have theoretical explanation and practical learning to design and install self-made solar electric systems for home, either autonomous or hybrids.

A two-day course with Pako Ibañez about designing and installing photovoltaic (PV) systems including theory and practicals. The course focuses mainly on stand-alone (off-grid) systems but can be tailored to meet individual interests.
how do PV modules work?
assessing the solar resource
system components (charge controllers, inverters, batteries)
quantifying power requirements
test PV modules
take part in a step-by-step installation
learn about different systems at Sunseed

The photovoltaic power source is a good choice in areas where you have good sunshine, and if you do not want, or can not make, a connection to the grid or other commercial network of electricity.
If we want to build a facility on our own, we need to know the basic principles of electricity and photovoltaic systems.

The course starts on Saturda