Do we have enough engineers to conduct interconnection studies?
As two regional grid operators have flagged a shortage of qualified engineers to conduct interconnection studies, pv magazine usa spoke with Kalyan Chilukuri, a vice president with Electric Power Engineers, about industry staffing challenges and measures that might help.
Sunrise brief: Battery storage operation under net billing provides virtually no grid value, says Berkeley Lab study
Also on the rise: US added 15 GW generating capacity, 4.2 GW solar in first half 2022. Pairing agrivoltaics and pollinator habitat with community solar in New York. And more.
People on the Move: Vote Solar, Sol Systems and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Clean energy manufacturing support in Inflation Reduction Act
This historic level of investment is key to achieving American manufacturing independence and clean energy security.
White House announces solar initiatives to reduce electricity bills, create clean energy jobs
The Biden-Harris administration launches low-income energy assistance program and funding to support careers in solar energy in underserved areas.
People on the Move: CCSA, Pfister Energy, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Solar jobs increased 9% nationwide in 2021
According to the National Solar Jobs Census 2020, employment in the solar industry looked favorable in 2021 compared to fossil fuel industries, but solar employers have some work to do on increasing diversity.
People on the Move: CEA, Standard Lithium, BayWa r.e, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
GAF Energy to open solar shingle manufacturing facility in Texas
With strong demand for its Timberline nailable solar shingle, GAF Energy is looking to expand manufacturing capacity 500%.
SOLV Energy, SEI partner to empower women in solar
SOLV’s inclusion in SEI’s Women in Solar program will enable the program to provide more training opportunities with new pathways to the many different types of jobs in the solar industry.
