1. www.kyses.org KENTUCKY SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY WWW.ASES.ORG
AMERICAN SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY

2. SOLAR 101 (201,301, and 401?)
A PATH TO THE FUTURE

3. Electric Energy Basics Solar Cells Solar Panels
Types of Solar Power Systems
DC versus AC
Inverters for AC Generation (Types and Uses)
Energy Budgets (Determining Energy Needs)
Practical Solar Systems?

5. Voltage = Current * Resistance
Concepts / Formulas
E = I * R
Voltage = Current * Resistance
(Volts) (Amps) (Ohms)

6. www.kyses.org Concepts / Formulas P = I * E Power = Current * Voltage
(Watts) (Amps) (Volts)

7. Volume = Flow * Pressure
Analogies
To Water
Volume = Flow * Pressure

10. www.kyses.org Types of Solar Cells Solid - silicon based
Flexible - deposited

17. POSSIBLE SOLAR SYSTEM
LAYOUTS
SIMPLE TO COMPLEX

26. Concept
AC versus DC
Direct Current
Alternating Current

29. Staying in DC Mode
Direct Use
DC to DC Converters

33. www.kyses.org Using AC Inverters Standard Inverter Types
Grid Tie Inverter Types
Hybrid Inverter Types

38. Examine Your Utility Bills - KWh
Determine
Energy
Usage
Examine Your Utility Bills - KWh
Wattage on Appliances

39. www.kyses.org Some Common Power Consumption Amounts
Heating/ Cooling Washer /Dryers. TV Stereo
Fans Lights Refridgerator. Freezer.

40. www.kyses.org Things That Require A Large Amount of Energy (BTU)
HEATING. COOLING. COOKING?

42. Anything with a Remote Control or Microprocessor
Beware of Energy
Vampires
Anything with a Remote Control or Microprocessor

43. www.kyses.org Mounting and Positioning of Panels
Facing South / Clear Shot
Use Latitude as Angle

46. www.kyses.org Sizing Solar Systems/ Growing Solar Systems
Inverter Sizes
Stacking Inverters
Micro Inverters

50. SAVING MONEY ?
EFFICIENCES

53. SAVING MONEY?
COSTS

55. SAVING MONEY? RETURN ON INVESTMENT
COST PER WATT VERSUS KILOWATT HOURS

56. Change / Future Electrical Energy Distribution
Decentralized Energy Generation
Micro grids
Infrastructure / Business Models

57. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Future Advancements
Solar Cells
Energy Storage
National Renewable Energy Laboratory

58. Current Research Projects
Edison Batteries
Ultracapacitor Energy Storage Systems
LED Lighting Systems
DIY Solar / Lower Cost Projects

59. Solar Energy in Kentucky
Legislation
Education
Resources
Codes
Rebates