Solar School, September 15-18

Solar 1 Instructor, Ashley Broadhurst & Solar 2 Instructor Mark Tew
Our instructors have years of field experience and are valuable resources to the teams being trained at Solar School. 

Have you registered for the next session of Solar School? 


Perhaps you are even wondering, "What IS Solar School?" Solar School is our training facility to prepare mission teams to install solar powered systems for communities in need. All of our Solar School training sessions are held at Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Each session runs from Thursday at 10:00 AM (registration & lunch) to Sunday at 10:30 AM.


Solar School is made up of two courses, Solar 1 and Solar 2. You don’t have to take both—usually a group sends at least one person to Solar 1 and one person to Solar 2.


Solar 1: Leadership, Partnership Development and Surveying

This course includes:

• Exploring theology of doing mission in partnership [link]
• Developing partnerships and organizing skills
• Forming teams (Trip management and Leadership)
• Evaluating sites for solar projects
• Negotiating covenants
• Increasing cultural awareness

Solar 2: Installation and Equipping Partners

This course includes:

• Assembling off-grid solar energy systems
• Emphasizing systems to power clean water systems, but also electricity for clinics and schools
• Assessing electrical loads
• Learning system designs
• Practicing safety and maintenance

Plenary Sessions include:

• Mission Strategy session
• Fund raising
• Cultural differences between countries 
• Small group reflections
• Devotions

The cost for Solar School is $475 per registrant, which includes room and board, instruction, and training manuals (upgraded housing available at an additional cost).  If you leive in the Little Rock area, commuting registrant cost is $375 per person. You must be 18 years or older to attend Solar School.

Have questions? Send an email to our Solar Under The Sun Administrator, Ashley Broadhurst (broadhurstag@hotmail.com). Or visit our website to register TODAY!