Fronius now offers a service program to help photovoltaic system installers maximize customer energy yields by certifying them to complete board-level replacements in the field, reducing system downtime to minutes instead of days. Launched by the Fronius USA Solar Electronics Division in March 2013, the program will offer training sessions frequently throughout the year for
OutBack Power Offers Solar Installers NABCEP Certificate Training
May 2, 2013 : 0 Comments
OutBack Power Technologies, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of advanced power electronics for renewable energy, backup power and mobile applications, today announced the OutBack Power Certificate Training Program, a three-day class covering everything from solar photovoltaic (PV) system fundamentals to system specification and sizing, design, installation, testing and commissioning. Program participants will earn continuing education
Power Utility Technician Program Addresses Talent Gap
April 29, 2013 : 0 Comments
The Power Utility industry is experiencing a massive demographic shift and employees who know both conventional grid and smart grid technology are in demand. With a growing number of retirees and new technologies cropping up, a new generation of power utility technicians is critical for the industry. Ecotech Institute, which focuses entirely on preparing students
Training: Climbing The Ladder To Safe Solar
April 29, 2013 : 0 Comments
The U.S. solar industry has another record growth year under its belt (76% annual growth and 119,000 Americans employed). More than 300,000 PV installations power homes, businesses and communities nationwide. This rapid expansion of solar has sparked debate among fire departments who want to understand the technology for the sake of safety. For example, we
Ecotech Institute Announces New Facility Management Program
April 3, 2013 : 0 Comments
Ecotech Institute, the only college entirely focused on renewable energy training, has expanded its program offerings and is now taking applications for its Facility Management Technology degree program. It’s the newest of the eight different programs focused on training students for jobs in sustainability. This associate’s degree program will prepare students for careers in the
May The (Solar) Force Be With You
March 19, 2013 : 0 Comments
Article by Sylvia Minton, senior vice president for MAGE Solar PV field inspectors (PVFI) are a bit like the Knights of the Jedi Order for the solar industry. The ones I know are deeply committed individuals, interested in upholding the highest standards and best practices for PV installations. Therefore, they feel they are protecting the
Heading to Chicago for the SolarBridge ACPV Solar Roadshow
February 28, 2013 : 0 Comments
I’m lucky enough to be heading to SolarBridge Technologies’ ACPV Revolution Roadshow in Chicago next Tuesday March 5. The provider of integrated microinverters for TrueACTM solar modules has been hosting its nationwide roadshow and training sessions since last November in Austin, Texas, and will soon complete the tour with this event in Chicago. Free training is
PV America East Preview: Mage Solar
January 15, 2013 :
Mage Solar will be presenting its newest line of high-wattage modules at PV America East in Philadelphia this February. Visitors can get an exclusive look at the new modules and the company’s extensive product and service portfolio, including racking systems, inverters, BOS, as well as financial and educational options at Booth # 701 at the
Inverter Manufacturer Hosts 2013 Solar Training Events
January 10, 2013 :
Due to ongoing popularity and strong attendance over the past two years SMA will once again host a full roster of events in 2013 as part of its SMA Regional Forum program. The forums are hosted by SMA’s Sunny PRO Club—a membership-based professional partnership program for solar installers—and attendance is free for industry professionals. The
Solar Training: Not Always Sunny On The Sales Side
December 31, 2012 :
After talking to an alumnus of the MAGE Solar Academy at a recent event, it dawned on me. “My goodness,” I thought. “These guys are incredibly smart, well -trained, and they know their profession inside out. These guys talk codes, connectors and currents in their sleep.” The level of workmanship and expertise of installers today
