Energy independence is not a luxury—it’s the backbone of any o -grid regenerative building. This course gives you the complete toolkit for designing and operating stand-alone energy systems using solar, wind, micro-hydro, and advanced battery technologies. You’ll gain a deep understanding of how to analyze your energy loads, choose equipment, wire safely, and pass inspections. Whether you’re a homesteader, nonpro t developer, or government partner, this is your guide to practical, reliable, and legally compliant o -grid power. The Pangea team has designed power systems for Earthships in the high desert of Taos, 3D-printed homes in Chamisa Verde, and greenhouse facilities in o -road locations with limited sun. What you’ll learn here is based on over 30 years of success—and the many lessons we learned the hard way.
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Course Curriculum
- Overview
- Why Energy Independence Matters
- Energy in the Regenerative System
- Grid-Tied, Off-Grid, and Hybrid Systems
- Voltage, Current, and Power
- Ohm's Law
- DC vs. AC Systems
- Series and Parallel Circuits
- Power Factor
- The Solar Resource
- Solar Panel Orientation and Tilt
- Shading Analysis
- Overview
- The Load Analysis Process
- Conducting a Load Analysis
- Worked Example: Off-Grid Cabin Load Analysis
- Load Reduction: The Best Investment in Off-Grid Design
- The Photovoltaic Effect
- Solar Panel Specifications
- Charge Controllers
- Inverters
- Overview
- The Role of Battery Storage
- Battery Technologies
- Battery Bank Sizing
- System Voltage Selection
- The Sizing Process
- Solar Array Sizing
- Charge Controller Sizing
- Inverter-Charger Sizing
- Wire Sizing
- Electrical Safety Fundamentals
- Overcurrent Protection
- Grounding and Bonding
- Code Requirements
- What Is a Microgrid?
- Microgrid Architecture
- Energy Management and Controls
- Pangea Biotecture's Microgrid Approach
- Pre-Commissioning Inspection
- Commissioning Sequence
- System Monitoring
- Routine Maintenance
- Overview
- Array Sizing Formula
- Battery Sizing Formula
- Typical PSH Values by Location (December, Tilted Surface)
- Overview
