Learn how to make biodiesel & build the equipment to do it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Biodiesel 101: How To Make & Use Biodiesel

This class and the "Biodiesel 201: Build Your Own Processor" class are usually offered together, so you can sign up for both if you would like.

Is it really possible to transform everyday cooking oil into safe and reliable fuel?

Yes! In this popular class you will learn everything you need to run your vehicle on 100% biodiesel: testing the fuel, brewing the biodiesel, washing it, filtering it, and putting it in your vehicle.

In this hands-on class, you will also learn:

  • How to make fuel from fresh vegetable oil or restaurant waste oil
  • How a biodiesel processor works
  • How to maintain your biodiesel vehicle

Upcoming How To Make & Use Biodiesel class:

See the Solar Institute website for details and to register.

 

 

Biodiesel 201: Build Your Own Biodiesel Processor

You must have taken one of our intro classes before you take this class.  This class and the "Biodiesel 101: How To Make & Use Biodiesel" class are usually offered together, so you can sign up for both if you would like, and take the Biodiesel 101 class a day before this class.

Manufactured biodiesel processors can cost anywhere from $1500 to $7000.  In this workshop, you will learn how to build your own, small-scale (~40 gallon) biodiesel processor from start to finish using materials that cost less than $700!

The first 5 students who sign up will have the option to bring the materials to build their own processors to take home at the end of the class (contact us for more details).
Or, if you prefer, learn by assisting someone else.

You will learn how to use and maintain a processor and test out a new processor by making a fresh batch of biodiesel fuel.  More advanced topics in home brewing biodiesel will be covered as well, such as fuel procurement, quality testing and equipment compatibility.

By the end of this workshop, you will be well on your way to making your own affordable, cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum diesel.

Upcoming Build Your Own Processor class:

See the Solar Institute website for details and to register.