Understanding Onboard Energy Systems

With the aid of numerous photos, diagrams of example system configurations, and related graphics, onboard energy expert Bob Williams will explore the critical issue of power management aboard recreational vessels. The webinar will focus is on three principal considerations in balancing energy needs: energy production, energy storage, and efficient energy consumption. Bob will examine various electrical system designs as well as the characteristics of various types of batteries, alternators, solar photovoltaic systems (solar electric), wind turbines and appropriate regulation. Examples of buying for efficiency will be addressed. You’ll be shown lots of photos and graphs, including examples of effective system design as well as examples of common system design flaws all too often found in the industry. Whether your goal is cruising totally “off the grid” or simply to acquire a better understanding your boat’s current electrical systems, you should find this session highly valuable.

Note - although not a prerequisite, this webinar provides a good energy management foundation for each of Bob's other upcoming marine refrigeration webinar.