Archive for the 'News & Events' Category

Solar Power and Wind Power Information Links

Friday, March 5th, 2010

The following is information we want to share with you that identifies specific websites available for specific solar and wind energy content information.  We hope you find this information helpful for researching the solar and wind energy  industries. Descriptions for the following are taken from each site’s web pages.
American Solar Energy Society (ASES) – nation’s [...]

Solar: The Next Biggest Bubble and Bust?

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Solar Market Life Cycle
A recent eNewsletter from Rich Hessler of Rich Hessler Solar Sales Training (PVSolarSalesTraining.com) speaks to the long-term growth potential of the Solar Industry.
According to this article, and “based on comments from knowledgeable SEIA/SEPA panelists”, (Solar Power International 2009 convention), “the consensus is we have just entered the growth phase of the industry [...]

Solar Power International 2009 Booth

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

MiraCosta College booth at SPI 2009 a Huge Success
Solar Power International 2009 has come and gone, and it looks like it was a huge success.  Over 203,000 sq ft. of floor space was sold selling out the shows exhibit space and more than doubling the show size from 2008.

Over 25,000 attendees were expected at this [...]

Ladders & Ladder Safety for Solar Training

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Know Your Ladder
You may not have known that your extension ladder is made of several different piece parts.  So in case you were wondering, we have identified these piece parts below.  In addition, we give you a few tips for proper ladder use when installing Solar PV panels on a roof.

Tip – Very Top of [...]

The Big Event: SPI ‘09, October 27 – 29, 2009 Anaheim Convention Center

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Don’t forget about Solar Power International ‘09…America’s Largest Solar Event!
Quick facts from www.solarpowerinternational.com:

North America’s largest business to business solar industry event
900+ exhibitors and an exhibit hall that includes all solar technologies: PV, CSP, solar hot water, solar heating and cooling and solar pool heating
25,000 + Attendees: sellers, buyers and stakeholders including manufacturers, integrators, installers, utilities, [...]

ANNOUNCEMENT: IREC Releases its 6th Edition of its “Connecting to the Grid Guide”

Monday, October 19th, 2009

From the IREC website (www.irecusa.org), IREC has just released its newest edition of its guide.  From the IREC website:
The sixth edition of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s (IREC) Connecting to the Grid Guide is now available online. This guide provides a comprehensive introduction to a span of topics that relate to grid-tied renewable energy sources. [...]

September 2009 NABCEP Exams Break All Records; 129% Increase in Test-takers from the Spring 2009 Exams

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

This article from the NABCEP website reflects the recent growth in takers of the NABCEP’s Installer Certification Exams.  From the NABCEP website (www.nabcep.org):  the September 2009 NABCEP Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Installer Certification exams saw a record number of applicants: 455 people in 19 sites across the U.S. sat for the exams. The Spring 2009 exams, [...]

NABCEP Certification Goes over the 1,000 Mark

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

In a recent NABCEP website (www.nabcep.org) article:
The results of the September 12, 2009 administration of the NABCEP Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Installer Exams are in and the Board is proud to announce that a total of 1,048 individuals have been awarded the NABCEP Installer Certification. Don Warfield, Chairman of NABCEP says, “I want to extend [...]

IREC ANNOUNCEMENT: November 12, 2009 Webinar: Expedited Permit Process for Small PV Systems

Friday, October 16th, 2009

As announced by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) website (www.irecusa.org):
The next IREC Webinar will be held Thursday, November 12, at 2pm EST (1pm CST, noon MST, 11am PST, 10am Alaska, 9am Hawaii) on the Expedited Permit Process for Small PV Systems. The webinar will last for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Please visit www.irecusa.org to [...]