Florida Solar Energy Center Course Offering

FSEC is pleased to offer its newest course, developed with the new NABCEP Photovoltaic Technical Sales Certification criteria in mind.

PV Technical Sales and Business Operations is a two day, 16-hour course with practical content designed to offer:

• technical theory, skills and best practices for photovoltaic systems
• marketing and business operations and skills for the solar contractor
• niche development and solar technology skills training for solar sales professionals
• course credit for professionals intent on seeking NABCEP certification

This course is offered at FSEC in Cocoa, FL – and includes labs intended for hands-on training with solar tools and familiarity with system components.  Current course date at FSEC is June 21-22, 2011. … Continue Reading

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1. Tesla 100% electric car

• Up to 250 miles in one single charge
• Reduce to only on tenth pollution compared to IC engine
• 288 horsepower
• A/C electric motors
• 3,000 pounds
• Speed of rotor is 14000 rpm
• 53 kw battery stack
• 6831 individual batteries
• The battery stack could last for 100000 miles or 7 years
• 2 to 3 times more efficient than Pruis
• 220 volts charging, 4 hours quick charging, 8 hours slow charging

2. Chevrolet Volt

• 55 miles in one single charge
• Gasoline and electric engine
• 9 seconds from 0 to 60 miles per hour
• 16 kw lithium battery
• 4 hours charging in station, 8-10 hours using household outlet
• 7 kg wheel
• First launched in Texas and CA at the end of 2010

3. Jaguar CX75concept

• 3.4 seconds from 0 to 60 miles per hour
• 195 horsepower electric motors for each wheel
• 800 horsepower
• 1180 pound ft torque
• Two turbine blade engines

Hydrothermal Vents; An untapped Renewable Energy Source From Below…

Hydrothermal vents have been around since the planet was first formed. They are a natural occurrence and a byproduct of the tectonic plates. These plates are the largest geological feature on Earth and run in one continuous mountain range over 40,000 miles (65,000 km) long. This geological system encircles the globe, and vents are formed at the points where the continental plates are pulling apart from each other. Sounds like a science lesson but in reality this natural process of mother earth could provide the catalyst to answer the energy crises we face today.

Southern California inventor Bruce C. Marshall has patented the first practical system for commercializing the energy flowing from these vents. Called the Marshall Hydrothermal Recovery System, it literally has the potential of revolutionizing electric power generation worldwide. … Continue Reading