John Capron will be speaking covering the basics of harnessing the sun for heat and power, including information on how solar power systems work, how solar energy available to harness changes over the course of the year, and available incentives for solar energy systems.

This talk is free and open to the public, part of the F.W. Horch series on sustainable living. Each monthly talk is held on the second Thursday of the month at the F.W. Horch Sustainable Goods & Supplies store.

Shift of Maine is a sustainable business promoting and educating healthier lifestyle choices while also selling products, which have been researched carefully and are believed to be good for consumers and the Earth.

ReVision Energy will be attending the event, listening in on Capron’s sustainability presentation.