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Our solar electricity workshops give an
introduction to how solar works, what areas are most suited to solar energy, and
an introduction to installing and wiring basic systems, as well as details of
the best equipment to buy according to your needs.. |
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Our solar hot water heating workshops
begin with a basic introduction of the principals of solar hot water heaters,
and the components required.Students get the opportunity to practice soldering
and the other useful techiniques needed, and by the end of the day should bget
to see a fully fucntioning system!!. |
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SOLAR/RAM
WATER PUMPING |
This workshop explores
the different environmentally friendly ways of pumping water, in various situations
. Students go through the theory of both solar and hydraulic ram pumping, and
get hands on experienece in the installations of both kinds of systems. |
HYDRO-ELECTRICITY |
In this, the longest and most complicated
of our classes, participants get to learn how to measure the flow rate and fall
of a river, and how to use those measurements to determine the best turbine for
any given situation. They learn how to build a functioning water catchement area,
and how to instal and wire a micro hydro turbine. |
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This is a general awareness day, held
at 3 Rivers, where visitors are shown all the sustainable practices we employ,
and learning how they can be used on a daily basis at their homes, at low cost. |
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This
workshop is all about recycling used veggie oil and reducing emisssions. Students
learn to make a few simple modifications to any diesel vehicle or generator to
make it run on dirty old cooking oil! |
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This course is an introduction to the
benefits and practicalities of organic farming.teaching about organic pest control
methods, composting and marketing organic produce |
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During this workshop, participants
get a good ground knowledge of how and wind generator works and what is can be
used for, exploring battery storage, power inverters and consumption. Students
will leave being able to instal their own system, providing they are not scared
of heights!! |
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