Introduction to Photovoltaic Technology Workshop
June 29 - July 3, 2009

This class is full.
We are no longer accepting applications.

Richard Gottlieb, President and Chief Engineer at Sunnyside Solar, Inc. will be presenting a week-long workshop entitled "Introduction to Photovoltaic Technology" at Forget-Me-Not Farm in Tinmouth, VT, Monday through Friday, June 29 through July 3, on the grounds of the SolarFest festival site. John Blittersdorf of Central Vermont Solar & Wind will co-teach this program.

This course is for individuals interested in exploring and learning about photovoltaic technology, its operation and its installation. A complete review of all components of the systems, design criteria and load analysis. Participants will receive hands-on experience assembling all of the PV systems for SolarFest's annual festival. Typically morning classes will be in presentation format, and the hands-on activity format will be in the afternoons and often extends into the early evenings.

The fee for this week-long workshop is $675, which includes lunches during the workshop, a text on Photovoltaic Installations, a packet of related information and a full weekend pass to SolarFest. On-site camping is available during the workshop for just $20. Festival car/RV camping for the weekend of SolarFest is an additional $20.

Class times: 9am to 5pm with the possibility of some evening AV presentations

Pre-registration is required. Deadline for registration is June 15, 2009. For additional information on the Photovoltaic Technology Workshop contact Carol Levin, Sunnyside Solar, Inc. at 802-254-4670 or carol@sunnysidesolar.com (for technical questions) or Patty Kenyon, Festival Manager at 802-235-2707 or info@solarfest.org (for logistical questions).

By purchasing this product you agree to the following festival rules, terms and conditions which apply to workshop attendees:

We at SolarFest believe in the power of people and community building and so the most important rule at SolarFest is the Golden Rule ( "do unto others as you would want others to do unto you" ). In addition, there are a few specific rules that must be followed by everyone who attends our festival. There are no exceptions, unless noted.

NO GLASS
No glass of any kind allowed on the festival site, including camping and parking areas. Beautiful Forget-Me-Not Farm, our home for the weekend of SolarFest, is a Therapeutic Horse Farm. Even a small bit of broken glass can pose life-threatening risks to the health of the animals who live on this farm. We are VERY serious about this rule—NO EXCEPTIONS. Leave your glass bottles, cups, plates, mugs, etc. at home! Bring beverages in cans or plastic, or transfer them to thermal coolers prior to entering the festival grounds. Glass will be confiscated and we reserve the right to ask you to leave the festival grounds if you do not abide by this rule.

NO PETS
No pets of any kind allowed on the festival site, including camping and parking areas. For everyone's peace of mind and safety, pets are not allowed on the grounds, in the parking areas, and are definitely not allowed to sit in vehicles during the festival. The only exception is for certified Working Guide Dogs (and we may ask to see your dogs certification). Leave your pets at home! We reserve the right to ask you to leave if you bring an animal or leave one in your car. Area kennels can by found by searching googlemaps.com for kennels in Rutland , VT.

If you choose to stay on site please read our camping courtesies.

Pre-Festival Camping Courtesies:

In respect for the land and other campers

1. Please respect fellow campers by limiting your site to 25'x25' and by following reasonable quiet hours.
2. When nature calls, answer her in the port-a potties.
3. Fresh water is available near the house.
4. Try to minimize your impact on the camping area.
5. You are responsible for your own trash disposal during workshop camping.
6. Please, no open fires. This includes charcoal. Small camp stoves are fine.

SolarFest 2009, celebrating 15 years of Energy Education through the Arts, will be held at
Forget-Me-Not Farm in Tinmouth, VT, Friday through Sunday, July 10, 11 and 12.

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Printable form to sign up using a check or other payment method.