Presenter: Dave Onion, Prometheus Radio Project

The face of solar energy users often reflects an unmistakeable class of distinctly upper middle class homeowners. Many solar energy applications out there can start in the tens of thousands after hefty rebates, keeping the sun's bountiful energy off limits to most of the rest of us. Fortunately there are a number of practical hands on and relatively cheap or free solutions to harvesting those UV rays.

This workshop will cover the basics of some solar applications that could be suitable for poor folks, renters, homeowners, squatters and media guerrillas. I will cover the basics of necessary equipment and materials for building do it yourself setups for heating air and water and using photovoltaic panels to produce electricity. I won't be getting into rebates, incentives or jobs.