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

13 chapters · 48 topics
  • 🔒 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