JOHN DAY – On July 22-24, a mountain cabin near John Day will be the subject of a hands-on solar electric installation workshop. The cabin’s owners have been living off-grid for over 20 years, but with this system they will enjoy the latest technology for producing both AC and DC power from solar panels to fill their needs in an efficient manner.

They will be able to run sensitive electronics such as computer equipment, light their home at the flip of a switch, and provide power for other needs such as cordless tool charging.

The SolWest Renewable Energy Fair follows the workshop July 25-27 at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

SolWest is the most comprehensive energy fair in the Northwest. Experts from all over the western United States will offer 50 workshops on renewable energy and independent living topics (free with fair admission).

The SolWest Fair program is posted on the Web at www.solwest.org, or a paper copy can be requested at: SolWest/EORenew, P.O. Box 485, Canyon City, OR 97820, by calling (541) 575-3633 or by e-mailing info@solwest.org.