Introduction to Renewable Energies
| Dates : | 7th - 11th May 2007 4th - 8th June 2007 3rd - 7th September 2007 |
| Location : | Saint Laurent de Cerdans |
Learn the basics of the major types of Renewable Energies. The course consists of class room sessions and a number of site visits to working examples of Renwable Energies.
By the end of the course you will have covered:- The basics of Passive Solar design.
- Solar, Wind, Hydro Systems.
- The production of Bio-diesel.
- The uses of Biomass
The course is run in Saint Laurent de Cerdans in the French Pyrenees. Saint Laurent de Cerdans is a traditional catalan village in the Vallespir region with breathtaking views and acres of natural forest. Located on the French-Spanish border, it has a long and colourful history, which along with its geography, makes a place well worth visiting.
The fee includes:
Full board accommodation including two evening restaurant meals plus transport to and from the restaurants.
Transfers to and from pick-up points.
(Flights are available to Girona or Barcelona, Spain and Perpignan, France).
Those using Perpignan airport will be collected directly from the airport. Those arriving in Barcelona and Girona will need to find their own way to Figueres train station where transport will be provided.Transport will also be provided to all site visits.
Printed copies of the course material.
The cost of the course is 1200€ per person (1100€ if booked early). A deposit of 450€ (non-refundable) is to be paid upon registering for the course and the remaining 750€ / 650€ to be paid 14 days before the commencement of the course.
The course takes place over five days and includes theory and printed notes of the course, and visits to existing renewable energy sites in the district.
The course dates are as follows:
- 7th - 11th May 2007
- 4th - 8th June 2007
- 3rd - 7th September 2007
If you are interested in attending one of our courses please apply online and send the deposit of 450€ (non-refundable) to:
Les Amis du Numero Neuf
9 Rue Joseph Nivet
66260 St Laurent de Cerdans
Pyrenees-Orientale
France
Payment methods:
- By PayPal.
- By Bank Transfer. Please email for more details.
- By Western Union.
- By cheque or postal order, in euro, made out to 'Les amis du numero neuf'.