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Engineering Principles for Alternative Energy

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Highlights
September 10 - Day 2: Photo-Thermal Systems
Extracting heat from solar radiation is a useful and beneficial function, especially in colder climates. We'll examine the types of photo thermal panels, principles of operation, and orientation and tracking.
September 9 - Day 1: Photo-Voltaic
Solar is the most popular and widely used energy source, and photo-voltaic panels are the most widely deployed. We'll review the types of panels available, solar panel technology, and principles of operation.