June 20-24, 2011

This 40-hour workshop will introduce participants to the basic concepts, tools, techniques and materials needed to design and construct both battery-based and grid-direct photovoltaic systems. The course will focus on the key competencies addressed in the NABCEP Entry level PV exam and will include the test on the last day of the workshop. The NABCEP PV Entry Level Program is designed for individuals wanting to get into the solar field, and is a way to demonstrate achievement of a basic knowledge of the fundamental principles of the application, design, installation and operation of grid-tied and stand-alone PV Systems.

Where: Campus of Appalachian State University, Kerr Scott/Harper Hall, Room 17
Schedule: TBA
Workshop: June 20-24 
Cost: $750 ($375 for students*)
Max Participants: 40

*Students enrolled in any degree-seeking program from any institution qualify for the student rate.

• Kerr Scott/Harper Hall has limited parking, but the Rivers Street parking deck is just next door.
• Lodging info can be found at www.visitboonenc.com.
• A convenient on-campus option is the Broyhill Inn, (828) 262-2204, (800) 951-6048, www.broyhillinn.com
• Weather forecast: www.booneweather.com/Forecast/Boone
• Maps and directions: maps.appstate.edu

Who Should attend these workshops? ... basically anyone

• Renewable energy Installers, contractors, dealers
• Electricians and plumbers
• Land, home, business, or farm owners
• Students, tradespersons and inventors
• Teachers
• Elected officials
• Utility companies/cooperatives
• Any energy user interested in harnessing power from solar, wind or water.

Regional Airport options

Asheville Regional Airport
828-684-2226
Asheville, NC
Mileage from Boone: 105 miles
Drive time: 2 hours

Directions: Hwy. 105 S to Linville, Hwy. 221 S to Marion, I-40 W to Asheville, I- 26 E follow directions to the airport.

Boone Airport - very small
828-265-3598
(No scheduled services. 3,200 ft runway)
Boone, NC

Directions: Hwy 321 to Deerfield Rd, Follow Deerfield Rd and turn right on Bamboo Rd southeast of town. The airport is on your right.

Charlotte Douglas Airport
704-359-4013 (international airport)
Charlotte, NC
Mileage from Boone: 100 miles
Drive Time: 2 hours

Directions: Hwy. 321 S to Gastonia, I-85 N to Charlotte, take Billy Graham Parkway exit. Follow signs to the airport.

Tri-City Airport
423-325-6000
Between Johnson City and Bristol, TN
Mileage from Boone: 75 miles
Drive time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Directions: Hwy. 105 S to Hwy. 184 (Banner Elk turn-off). Proceed through Banner Elk to stoplight. At stoplight turn left onto Hwy. 194 .At Elk Falls turn right onto Hwy. 19 E to Elizabethton, TN. In Elizabethton continue on 19E until it intersects with Hwy 11E/19. Turn right on 11E/19 to Hwy 394 at Bluff City, TN. Turn left (west) on Hwy. 394 to Blountville, TN. In Blountville take Hwy. 126 and then at this intersection with Hwy. 75 turn left to the airport.

Piedmont Triad Airport
336-665-5666 or 800-428-4322
Greensboro, NC
Mileage from Boone: 97 miles
Drive Time: 2 hours

Directions: Hwy. 421 S to Winston-Salem, NC. In Winston-Salem take I-40E to Greensboro, NC. (not business I-40). Outside Greensboro take exit 210 (Hwy. 68N) to the airport.

Questions?

Any questions regarding the workshops, please contact

Alexandra Patey:
ap66218@appstate.edu

828-262-8818

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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