Showing posts with label DVDs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DVDs. Show all posts

Green Careers: Clean Energy - Solar Power

Green Careers: Clean Energy - Solar Power Directed by Michael Dieffenbach. In this program, we'll view the entire range of jobs needed to make solar power a reality from research and development, design and marketing, and financial analysis to construction and project management. Engineers, analysts and managers share with us both how they work in this emerging green industry and how they found the opportunity to be part of the clean energy solution.

Jobs profiled in this program include: Research & Development Engineer, Design Engineer, Marketing Manager, Financial Analyst, Construction Manager, and Project Manager

Part of the Green Careers series that cover eight new and growing industries giving young people a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to work in a variety of jobs in each sector. In on-the-job profiles, we meet entrepreneurs, scientists, field biologists, engineers, managers and interns. Also included is information on the educational requirements for entering various fields. By becoming stewards of our environment, young people who choose a green career can help solve the greatest problems of our time while finding work that matches their personal interests and values. Deepbrook Productions for Phoenix Learning Group, Inc.
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A Complete Guide to the Installation of Off-Grid PV Solar Power Systems


A Complete Guide to the Installation of Off-Grid PV Solar Power Systems by Bob Nagey. This DVD set is a 4 hour, 16 chapter comprehensive course on the installation of Off-Grid photovoltaic solar power electric systems. It is designed to take the complete beginner to full competency. The course is taught by Bob Nagy who is the teacher in over 40 videos on high-tech subjects. Bob's bio includes 20 years at the University of Texas, ABC TV, and NASA. His clear and friendly style bring the concepts across so that they are easily understandable. Every idea is demonstrated and shown in actual use. You will learn:

- How solar panels make electricity
- How to use a Multi-Tester
- Basic Electronics
- How to solder correctly
- Everything about Batteries
- Charge Controllers
- Inverters
- Panel mounting and fabrication
- Sun tracking
- System estimation
- Tax incentives
- System Maintenance

Bob will walk you through each decision you'll have to make when designing a system. You'll also examine several systems to see exactly how they were done. There is as well a bonus chapter on lowering your current energy use by 30%-40% so you can use a smaller solar system and save money.

This is equal to what you would get in a semester-long intensive solar power course at a university. That said, it is geared to the total beginner and if you can handle small tools, you can become an expert solar power installer. Invest a small amount so that you'll have one of the most in-demand skills in the coming years. Even if you are only installing your own small system, you will need to know what is in this video course.

You will see a lot of very colorful websites offering solar informational videos out there. Most are just quickly produced over-views of the subject. If you are committed to learning everything about how solar is really done, this is the course. It is a fully comprehensive series at a very low price. More information here - Order here.