The PES-WSEM, Wind and Solar Energy Training System, is designed to demonstrate how wind turbines and solar cells are beginning to transform the way the world is powered. Upon the completion of the Wind and Solar Energy Student Activity Manual, students should be able to deal with:

• Pre-Test/Introduction/ Safety Precautions;
• Renewable Energy Basics;
• Solar Energy;
• Wind Energy;
• Solar Siting;
• Wind Siting;
• Storage Devices and Monitoring;
• Voltage Regulation and Monitoring;
• Energy Conversion and Distribution;
• System Design;
• System Troubleshooting;
• Post-test and Wrap up;
• History Research;
• Careers in Renewable Energy;
• Hybrid System own Design;
• Internet Research; and,
• Problem Scenario with building own wind turbine!

The PES-WSEM Training System includes the following:

• Wind Generator;
• Power Inverter;
• Systems Monitoring;
• Two (2) Solar Panels, 130 W;
• Solar Charge Controller, 30 A, 12 V;
• Two (2)12V Renewable Energy Deep Cycle Batteries;
• Fault Box (panel rear);
• Terminal Block (panel rear);
• Load Device; and,
• Curriculum Package.