The Solar Energy Course for Architects, Engineers and Contractors
Seminar Agenda
Houston, TX – June 26, 2009

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8:30-11:45 All Things Photovoltaic
(Includes • How photovoltaic solar energy systems work
15-min break) • Light and the photovoltaic cell
• Cell operation
• Measuring photovoltaic performance
• Types of photovoltaic cells and materials
• Silicon, polycrystalline, single crystalline
• Flat-plate photovoltaic solar energy systems
• Modules
• Other components and mounting systems
• Installation
• Operation and maintenance

11:45-1:00 Lunch

1:00-2:00 Solar Energy Economics
• Solar energy site assessments
• Determining who can conduct an assessment
• Elements to include in the assessment
• Calculating return on investment (ROI) for solar
energy systems
• Obtaining solar energy incentives and tax credits
• Case studies

2:00-2:15 Break

2:15-3:15 Solar Hot Water Systems
• Direct and indirect systems
• Passive and active systems
• Installation
• Operation and maintenance
• Case studies

3:15-4:15 Solar Heating and Cooling
• Passive and active heating systems
• Cooling systems
• Solar pool heaters