Are you curious about alternative energy or photovoltaics and want to know more? Would you like to put solar panels on your house or property? Are you curious about conserving energy, and the costs of alternatives?

This course will give you practical, real-world, and background information on solar panels, solar electricity, and various PV systems. Each class participant models their own solar project, and collects all the information they need to finance, construct, or manage their own solar project. The class comes with a take-home DIY manual that can be used with any solar setup, and also includes lists of resources. There will be a tour of existing working systems, installation basics for roofs and racks, and a means for estimating costs of parts and installations on all systems. Class includes a fifty-page DIY PV booklet.

Note: This class assumes a basic level of knowledge regarding electricity and wiring.

Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Lunch will be provided.
Ages: Adults only
Location: Rural Readstown, WI
Level: Intermediate

Instructions: Feel free to bring water, snacks, or something to take notes with if desired.

Materials Fee: $30

Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines (Not including materials fee)

Supporter Level: $115

Sustainer Level: $90

Supported Level: $65

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.