WiserIT
So that we don't forget about the impact of IT
How much energy does a laptop use? Where do batteries go when we "recycle" them? What's the kilowatt cost of our data centers? This group was started mainly to talk about our increasing dependency on IT to do our work in the non-profit/ngo world, and how we may often overlook the impact of using this technology. After all, if we go on strike to protest t ...learn more
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Created: Oct 10, 2007
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Power Your Home with Hydro
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RE 121: Power Your Home with Hydro
Jun 21 2008, 9am-5pm
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What should you look for in a hydro site? How do you know if hydro will work for you, and how much power you might generate? What questions should you ask yourself and your suppliers? Learn the basics of small hydroelectric systems in this introductory workshop.
Topics covered include: • Measuring head and flow • Estimating output • System design • Equipment specification • InstallationParticipants will take a field trip to view the hydro system at the nearby home of Solar Living Institute founder and board president John Schaeffer.
Location
Solar Living Center
13771 S. Highway 101
Hopland CA 95449
Instructor
Rody Jonas
Rody Jonas received a degree in Physics from UCSB and after working for
an aerospace contractor for several years, Rody decided to follow a
longtime dream and pursue a career in Renewable Energy Technologies. He
is the founder of Healdsburg-based Pure Power Solutions, which
specializes in off-grid RE solutions.
