MORE workshops provide demonstrations and hands-on experience in the field of renewable energy and sustainable living.
All classes run 9 am – 2:00 pm and cost $65 for non-members, unless otherwise noted. Please refer to the individual class description below for dates and location of the Workshop.
The cost of each workshop includes a video, manual and printed materials, as needed.
Advanced Photovoltaics (with an emphasis on grid tie)
For those who have attended basic photovoltaics or who have electrical experience. Students will learn module characteristics, controller and inverter sizing, grid tie system types and advantages, wiring, grounding and disconnects, net metering, and design principles. Students will learn hands-on through an actual install or through the use of display equipment at one of MORE’s centers – how to manage their own grid direct installation.
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
2012 Dates: April 14th, August 18th and October 20th.
Alternative Home Construction Methods
Learn how to build your own affordable dome home mortgage free, by using Straw Bales, Cord Wood and more. Participants will learn Geometry Basics, how to prepare the site, dome framing, window framing, roofing and more.
Location: New Bloomfield, Missouri
2012 Dates: June 9th.
Basic Photovoltaics
Students will learn the basics of photovoltaic systems. They will learn to describe and identify components, understand how PV works, the different applications and limitations of each system type, the solar window, energy efficiency and load estimates, identify PV mounting types, the basics of site assessment tools, and begin circuit design.
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
2012 Dates: March 10th, July 7th and September 15th.
Bio-diesel
Learn how to make your own fuel from used vegetable oil. This class will demonstrate step-by-step the process of converting bio-diesel at home and the materials required.
Location: New Bloomfield, Missouri
2012 Dates: March 24th, April 28th, July 14th and September 22nd.
Basic Solar Thermal
Learn to design, construct and install systems that utilizes the sun’s energy for solar cooking, space heating, drying of foods and clothing, hot water, and distillation. Solar energy can provide 50-70% of residential and business energy needs.
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
2012 Dates: November 10th.
Electric Vehicle
Obtain enough knowledge and resources to begin building an electric car project affordably, with a 65 mile expected range between charges.
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
2012 Dates: September 29th.
Fish Farming
Learn how to start your own fish farm and grow food using Aquaponics.
Location: New Bloomfield, Missouri
2012 Dates: June 23rd.
Gasification
Learn to extract clean energy from many different types of organic materials and waste products such as wood chips, switchgrass, and garbage to create electricity, run a car and even heat your water all with the amazing technology of syngas production.
Location: New Bloomfield, Missouri
2012 Dates: May 5th, July 28th and September 8th.
Hydrogen on Demand System Design
Participants in this workshop will learn how to design, build and install a hydrogen on demand system for gas or diesel powered engines. Participants will learn how to effectively adjust a vehicle’s computer response to H.O.D.
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
2012 Dates: February 4th, March 31st, May 26th, August 4th, October 6th and November 17th.
Solar Hot Water Installation (Hands-on)
Spend a day learning how to install a solar hot water system.
Location: Barnhart, Missouri
2012 Dates: April 7th.
Wind
Learn residential small wind for your home or business. Participants will learn site assessment, design, sizing, and affordable techniques to make wind energy a possibility for most income levels.
Location: Marshfield, Missouri
2012 Dates: TBD.
To register for classes online, click on the class name above.
To register for classes by phone or for more information call Jeff at (314) 881-3213.
For more information about our workshops click on the class name or call the numbers below:
- St. Louis Classes – Jeff (314) 881-3213
- New Bloomfield Classes – Toll Free (800) 228-5284
- Marshfield Classes – (417) 468-618
