Sunrise brief: Are we educating enough power system engineers for the renewables transition?
Also on the rise: Fluke unveils the Solar Multifunction Tester 1000 at RE+ in Anaheim. Solar tariffs caused a year of uncertainty–could a U.S. solar supply chain help? And more.
Are we educating enough power system engineers for the renewables transition?
As key industry players flag the need for power system engineers to process solar interconnection requests, we reached out to Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and grid operators CAISO and SPP, for their insights on the supply and demand for these engineers.
Clean energy cost savings motivates Republicans and Democrats alike
Researchers presented different messages about clean energy to groups from both political parties in the U.S. to learn what message motivated them the most. Cost savings won out, with the economy/jobs coming in second.
People on the Move: LG Electronics ESS, Maxeon, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Solar energy to help McDonald’s meet sustainability goals
EDF Renewables signs 15-year PPA for enough low-carbon energy to meet the consumption of over 1,200 U.S. McDonald’s restaurants.
People on the Move: First Solar, Scale Microgrid Solutions, NY-BEST, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: Sungrow mulling new inverter factory outside of China
Also on the rise: US startup unveils plug-and-play solid-state battery for residential applications. California lawmakers pass equitable community solar bill. And more.
People on the move: Generac, VDE America, White Pine Renewables, and more.
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: EV battery manufacturing coming to America
Also on the rise: Grid forming inverter to stabilize microgrids. GAF Energy breaks groun on Texas solar roofing plant. And more.
GAF Energy breaks ground on Texas solar roofing plant
The Georgetown, Texas facility will provide hundreds of U.S.-based, clean energy jobs.
