The solar energy industry is booming. Since 2009, the amount of solar energy connected to the grid has increased more than 35-fold, reaching 62.5 GW today. This expansion has resulted in the creation of thousands of new solar industry jobs, with more than 240,000 people currently employed and projections of major growth in the future. Solar is the next great American industry.
How to Find a Solar Job – It Starts With Solar Training
Remember – oftentimes, the first step to a solar job is solar training.
Everblue’s PV101 Solar Associate webinar offers a strong foundation in understanding solar energy terms, electricity principles, and safety basis. This convenient and affordable online training directly qualifies an individual for the first-tier solar credential from NABCEP called NABCEP PV Associate. This type of training and professional credential is a foot-in-the-door to the solar industry, qualifying you for a wide range of jobs.
If you want to keep in stride with solar development, you might consider the PV201 Solar Installation training program, which includes a hands-on solar panel installation training segment. You’ll walk away with knowledge and real-life skills to take with you to your first solar job.