Small Solar Power Systems

In this workshop, participants will learn how to put together a small stand-alone solar power system. We will look at the design of 3 sizes of systems.

Solar power system #1: This can be used for LED lighting and charging phones.

Solar power system #2: This size of system could be used to charge laptop batteries and cordless power tools.

Solar power system #3: This set-up could be used to run power tools, charge electric bike batteries and boil small kettles.

The workshop will cover basics of a Solar Panel (Volts, Watts and Amps) Batteries (Ah), Charge Controllers, Power Inverters and the use of fuses.

This on-line workshop will use Zoom and be useful to those wanting to power remote sheds, live off grid or go camping.

This event is part of York Environment Week 2020. Find out more at yorkenvironmentweek.org.uk

We are running these workshops for free. Any donations are used to fund the work of SF Environmental as well as Research and Development into renewable energy and low impact cooking projects.

Projects we have funded in Sri Lanka.

Provide funds and know-how for the local manufacture of Haybox & Solar Cookers as well as fuel efficient cook stoves.

R&D projects related to off-grid living

Design of a low cost cooker that could be run off a leisure battery. Baking bread and cakes without the use of ovens