Introduction to Alternative Energy Technologies (IEST-001)
This workshop takes a broad look at today's most popular alternative energy technologies, as well as how you can incorporate them into your home or business. These technologies include solar (photovoltaic (PV) and thermal), wind, geothermal, micro-hydro, biomass, and biogas. The course runs for a total length of 40 hours, and will include one or more field trips on one/both of the Saturday classes.
Registration for this workshop is dependent on demand. If you would be interested in attending a future section of this workshop, then please send an email to sdre@centennialcollege.ca .
Hands-on Solar Energy Workshop (IEST-002)
This workshop is currently being redesigned to meet certification standards established by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. Registration details will be released once a start date for this workshop has been determined.
For more information, please send an email to sdre@centennialcollege.ca
Hands-on Wind Energy Workshop (IEST-003)
A 3 week accelerated workshop designed for anyone interested in the installation, repair and maintenance of small residential/commercial wind power systems.
This course will cover the background and theory of wind energy conversion, low to high power system varieties, typical applications, wind monitoring technologies, energy storage, and electrical grid interface connection methods. Tower, blade and power conversion design, manufacturing, installation and servicing will also be covered.
Please note that the start date for the next section of this workshop is dependent on enrollment. If you are interested in this workshop, and would like to attend the next session, please send an email to sdre@centennialcollege.ca
Once enough people have expressed interest in this workshop, we will contact you to inform you of the next start date.