From rising energy costs to rising global temperatures, there are more and more reasons to go solar. This fall, learn how you can use the sun to decrease your reliance on commercially generated electricity with two innovative UCLA Extension courses, Harnessing Solar Power in the Home and Office and How to Develop a Working Solar System.
Harnessing Solar Power in the Home and Office is designed for anyone interested in the benefits of solar energy, including home and business owners, contractors and entrepreneurs.
The course examines how electricity can be generated, stored and utilized in the home workplace through the use of solar energy, and participants are given the background knowledge needed to choose an appropriate solar energy system.
Harnessing Solar Power in the Home and Office meets Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p. m., Sept. 25-Oct. 30 in 100 La Kretz Hall on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles' Westwood neighborhood. The fee is $400.
How to Develop a Working Solar System gives participants the background and knowledge to select, install and maintain solar energy components for thermal and electrical solar power systems.
Topics include calculating anticipated load requirements, installation techniques, monitoring system performance and maintenance. With this background, participants perform a preliminary design evaluation for their own solar energy system.
How to Develop a Working Solar System meets Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Nov. 6-Dec. 18 in 101 La Kretz Hall on the UCLA campus. The fee is $400.
The instructor for both Solar Energy Solution courses is Rodney W. Bergen, a registered professional engineer and president of Quantum Sciences, Inc.
