Workshops coming up in Washington State

[scoraigwind]

I'm coming over to the states next month to join in a couple of workshops organised by Solar Energy International (SEI).  I usually have a lot of fun on Guemes Island (where they are held).  I like working with Ian Woofenden - he always organises everything to perfection.

http://www.solarenergy.org/

http://www.solarenergy.org/workshops/guemesisle.html

This year I am working with Roy Butler for the first workshop (April 6th) which is about "Wind-Electric Systems Maintenance & Repair".  We'll do some classroom stuff and then take trips to some of the many wind systems on the island and modify them.  This involves opportunities to climb some amazing towers, and rub shoulders with several installers and even manufacturers confronting real world problems.  I expect to learn quite a bit myself and they are even paying me to come along!

http://www.solarenergy.org/workshops/windrepair.html

Straight after that is the "Homebuilt Wind Generators" course.  This will be the fifth time I have done this workshop and it's always a blast.  We plan to build 3 turbines - 6, 10 and 14 footers, based on my Recipe book.  DanB has promised to come and to bring Scott with some blade blanks.  So there will be plenty to do and plenty to learn again.

http://www.solarenergy.org/workshops/wind_homebuilt.html

For those who haven't been there, you can see a good pair of diaries by Dan from last time (2007) on this forum at

http://www.fieldlines.com/story/2007/5/17/164740/020

http://www.fieldlines.com/story/2007/5/17/165038/279

and i did this diary of the 2004 workshop. http://www.scoraigwind.com/sei2004/index.htm

So there you go.  I hope this will be our chance to meet up and chat.  Maybe see you there!

Hugh (in Scotland where it is trying to snow)

[gizmo]

If you ever want to get away from that snow you're always welcome down under for a visit. We spend this time of year trying to keep cool, drinking beer and sitting in the pool. Its just the bushfires, floods, snakes and spiders you have to watch out for.

Glenn

[kenputer]

Hugh! are you coming to do a work shop in Nova Scotia?

http://halifax.kijiji.ca/c-community-classes-Home-Built-Wind-Turbine-Workshop-6-Days-W0QQAdIdZ110313
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[scoraigwind]

Yes, that's me.  First time in Nova Scotia.  Should be fun.

Just maximising the effect of my air miles...  I am taking this one in on my way home from Washington state.

[halfcrazy]

Will there be the same after class brainstorming at this class as there will be in Guam? this class is a lot closer for us like 3 hours driving plus a little ferry ride? I would love to take this class and gleam any knowledge possible from the master.

[scoraigwind]

There's always plenty of brain storming etc and I have plenty of time to chat with individuals during the week.  But I have to say that you will miss out on the Otherpower presence if you don't come to the SEI course in WA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCrdCBwqNks

[ONEmule]

 Hello all, I am new to all this solar and wind power and was wondering if there will be a workshop coming in the near future to So. Calif ? If so would like to know where and when. Thank you all for your past suggestions and help you have given me regarding my solar and Generator questions. ONEmule.