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Go Grid-Feed Solar

Generate electricity from solar panels which feeds into the main electricity supply. Get credit for your excess energy production. Covers operation, brands, models of components, costs, rebates, current options and future trends. No knowledge of solar systems or electrical theory is assumed. Course content Fundamentals of electricity; the different types of grid-feed systems and how they work;…

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Kingston AE Centre » Wednesday 18 Nov 09, 6:30 PM (commenced)

Important information

  • Tea and coffee is provided @ 50 cents per cup.

Contact details

For further information about this class, please contact Adult Education, Kingston on (03)62118549 or email dianne.rupe@education.tas.gov.au or sonya.moon@education.tas.gov.au.

Price
$83.60 (inc GST ) / $63.80 / $74.80
Starts
Wed 18 Nov 09, 6:30 PM
Sessions
3
Finishes
Wed 2 Dec 09, 9:30 PM
Kingston AE Centre

Go Stand-Alone Solar

Stand-alone systems are great for those who want to be totally self sufficient or aren’t able to connect to mains power. You can generate electricity from solar panels, wind or water turbines, and store the electricity in batteries. The course starts with basic electricity and expands into the design of complete systems, including costs and future trends. Course content fundamentals of…

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Kingston AE Centre » Monday 16 Nov 09, 6:30 PM (commenced)

Important information

  • Tea and coffee is provided @ 50 cents per cup.

Contact details

For further information about this class, please contact Adult Education, Kingston on (03)62118549 or email dianne.rupe@education.tas.gov.au or sonya.moon@education.tas.gov.au.

Price
$124.30 (inc GST ) / $110.00 / $94.60
Starts
Mon 16 Nov 09, 6:30 PM
Sessions
5
Finishes
Mon 14 Dec 09, 9:30 PM
Kingston AE Centre

Sustainable Housing Design

Course description Covers choice of suitable building materials; energy efficient housing design guidelines; solar electricity systems; water recycling and conservation methods; building biology and health effects in housing. Get advice on developing your own plan. Course content The course will cover a range of topics including: house design processes, energy of buildings, energy efficient housing…

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Kingston AE Centre » Wednesday 7 Oct 09, 7:00 PM (commenced)

Contact details

For further information about this class, please contact Adult Education, Kingston on (03)62118549 or email dianne.rupe@education.tas.gov.au or sonya.moon@education.tas.gov.au.

Price
$128.70 (inc GST ) / $108.90 / $88.00
Starts
Wed 7 Oct 09, 7:00 PM
Sessions
8
Finishes
Wed 25 Nov 09, 9:30 PM
Kingston AE Centre

Climate Change - Creating the Future

Are you concerned about the future, with climate change and reducing oil supplies? Learn what communities and households are doing to transition to a sustainable future. Take heart and turn your concerns into positive action. Course Content The content will be adapted to suit participants interests and needs and this will be discussed at the start of the first session. The course will take place in…

Sustainable Design & Construction

Sustainable design and construction of a family home using natural materials and/or sustainable methods. These materials can include mud brick, timber, metal, straw bale construction. Considerations to be taken into account are site, orientation, materials, alternative energy etc. What your class will cover site selection design considerations materials alternative energy…

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