BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:122@felzenergy.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20260912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20260912T191500 DTSTAMP:20260225T102318Z URL:https://felzenergy.com/events/intro-to-solar-online-2026-09-12/ SUMMARY:Intro to Solar (online) DESCRIPTION:This class is for those who do not understand solar but are rea dy to learn. In this live\, interactive session licensed electrician Joe Felz you will learn everything needed to configure and design your first solar system. You will be given free access to online tools to check the e lectrical compatibility of solar components and create a professional wiri ng diagram for your solar array. Improper design is the most common reason for solar system disfunction: a system will never work if it is designed wrong\, so this is vital information.\n\nCompletion of this course makes you eligible to apply for in person solar installation training with Joe in Costa Rica.\n\nHere's what we will cover in this session:\n\n What ele ctricity is and the different forms used in solar systems.\n How to calcu late the size\, storage and output of a solar array.\n The 5 simple rules that form the basis solar energy and how to use them.\n How to decipher the confusing terminology on electrical equipment that describes how it fu nctions.\n Explanation of series vs parallel solar panel wiring.\n Expla nation of the components of a solar system and their synergistic function. \n How to use FelzCalc to check electrical compatibility and produce a wi ring diagram\n Common mistakes to avoid when designing a solar system.\n Discussion of solar products and installation.\n Open Q&\;A at the en d for anyone with questions.\n\nSession usually last around an hour but wi ll continue until everyone understands the information. After you finish this course you will be able to size\, configure and design a solar system on your own. If for some reason it still doesn't click\, you will be gran ted free entry into the next session. A recording of the session will be available to all attendees once we are done so you can go back and review if needed.\n\nClasses are held from 6:00- 7:15 pm on the second Saturday o f every month all year long*** Come learn what we mean when we say knowled ge is power!\n\n \;\n\n***a minimum of five people are required for on e class. If the five person limit is not met any enrolled attendees will b e moved to the next month. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Costa_Rica X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Costa_Rica BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250912T180000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR