LEARN ABOUT SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC THIS WEEK

Have you ever wondered how solar power works? What its basic building blocks are? Whether a job in this field might be right for you?

James Moore talks with two solar advocates who are offering a free opportunity to learn more about solar photovoltaic systems with 3 hour-long sessions to be given Thursday, September 6th at MUM's Sustainable Living Center in Fairfield. That's right, tuition-free, accredited by the Iowa Electrical Examining Board Continuing Education Credit [CEU], and paid for by the I-Green Learning Center.

Solpowerpeople's Richard Stovall and I-Renew board member Kimberly Dickie discuss in detail about the Fairfield seminars to be presented at 9:30am - PV Systems & Applications, 11am (including lunch) - Understanding Iowa's Solar Potential & Viability, and 1pm - Managing Solar Electric Installation.

For info on upcoming free 40-hour training courses to be held in Calmar, Iowa Sept 27-30 & Dubuque, Iowa Oct 11-14, click here. To register for the 4-day courses, click here. All seminars, workshops and trainings are funded through the State Energy Sector Partnership Grant. Seminars co-sponsored by solar-powered KRUU-FM.