Are you interested in going off-grid, with batteries and solar panels for power?
In this class we will discuss types of batteries and how to connect and maintain them. We'll also introduce other elements necessary for setting up off-grid solar, including rack types, roof mounts, solar panels, charge controllers, off-grid inverters, and wiring.
The afternoon includes a tour of several off-grid cabins and houses.
Date: Saturday, May 25
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages: Adults only
Location: Rural Readstown
Instructions: Please bring a pen and notebook, and an off-grid project you would like to set up.
Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines
Supporter Level Ticket: $65
Sustainer Level Ticket: $50
Supported Level Ticket: $35
Instructor Bio - Jon Passi
Jon Passi is an educator and advocate for alternative energy and sustainable technologies. With over 30 years construction experience, he moved to Viroqua in 2006 in order to build an alternative energy, well- insulated, off-grid home. He utilized photovoltaics and batteries for power, an efficient wood stove, and passive solar for heat, solar for water, and radiant floor heat, and a windmill to pump water. Now that the house is done, he cuts wood, designs and installs PV systems, creates poems and music, and tries to live light on the land.