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Operations and Instruction in Collaboration: Sierra College's Solar(PV) Instruction Model

Operations and Instruction in Collaboration: Sierra College's Solar(PV) Instruction Model. Michael A Kane Associate Dean of Sciences & Mathematics Director – Energy Technology Program Chair – Sierra College Sustainable Action Planning Committee mkane@sierracollege.edu AASHE Conference

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Operations and Instruction in Collaboration: Sierra College's Solar(PV) Instruction Model

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  1. Operations and Instruction in Collaboration: Sierra College's Solar(PV) Instruction Model Michael A Kane Associate Dean of Sciences & Mathematics Director – Energy Technology Program Chair – Sierra College Sustainable Action Planning Committee mkane@sierracollege.edu AASHE Conference Nashville – October 7, 2013

  2. Environmental Studies & Sustainability • Program was started in 2009 • Offers AS in Environmental Studies & Sustainability • The Energy Technology Program housed in ESS but moving to construction technology program • The program also serves as the focal point for campus sustainability activities • Program won the Sierra Business Council – Vision Award 2010

  3. Energy Technology Program • Found in 2009 as part of the ESS Program • We offer 4 courses in Energy • We offer 2 certificates in Photovoltaics • We teach a 2 course sequence leading to NABCEP Entry Level readiness • We also teach one advanced course ESS 34

  4. ESS 34 – Advanced Photovoltaics • ESS 30 & 32 – NABCEP preparation with a focus on residential grid-tie systems • ESS 34 – focus on design, off-grid and commercial systems • All PV classes are hands-on with ESS 34 having a significant project component

  5. ESS 34 & Facilities Partnership • Facilities Division’s creation of a sustainability fund • ESS 34 need for projects post grant funding • Partnership developed to do commercial level installations on campus

  6. Corporation Yard Project

  7. Corporation Yard Carport Project • The project when completed will be: • 99 (175w panels) roughly 18kw system • @ $8.70 per watt full installation price • Full system value $100,000+ • Additional system components include (3) Sunny Boy 6000w inverters • Total project cost to the college roughly $18,000

  8. Project Photos

  9. Benefits of the Partnership • Giving students an opportunity for hands on commercial project experience. • Integration and collaboration breeds great familiarity between operations and instruction. • Allowed new opportunities for creativity and innovation (sustainability fund). • Raise awareness across campus about renewable energy and the ESS Program. • Positive press for the college

  10. Array Dedication

  11. The Students & Instuctors

  12. The Maintenance Crew

  13. Thank you… questionsMichael A Kanemkane@sierracollege.edu

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