Employment

The Women of Wind Energy group changed its name this week to Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) to reflect a new focus that includes bringing more women into the solar industry. Executive Director Kristen Graf sat down with us to explain what the change really means.

EnergeiaWorks Founder and CEO William Liuzza examines the incredible growth in clean energy jobs, and explores what we can expect from future trends.

The Bonn court has confirmed to pv magazine that Horst Piepenburg was named temporary administrator for SolarWorld. The company’s German subsidiaries have also filed for insolvency.

The Minnesota-based solar company gave scant details, but denied claims that its winding down was due to faulty third-party hardware.

A new report from The Solar Foundation reveals that two-thirds of solar employers are struggling to find qualified workers and that investment in post-hire training is the key to making sure the industry’s spectacular job production continues.

After being rescued from bankruptcy earlier this week, the formerly Top 4 solar installer fired more employees with no formal notice – and changed its name to Spectrum Solar.

Berkeley Energy Group, an Eastern Kentucky coal mining company, is partnering with EDF Renewable Energy to turn two former mountaintop-removal coal mine sites into the state’s largest solar farms.

In the latest news for the troubled cell and module maker, former employees have filed a class-action suit alleging the company violated provisions of the federal WARN Act by laying off employees in Michigan and Georgia without notice.

The foundation’s new website, SolarTrainingUSA.org, is designed to be a clearinghouse where people can find jobs in the rapidly growing solar sector.

A new interactive map from The Solar Foundation allows visitors to see the impact of the solar industry at state, metropolitan area, county, and congressional district level for the United States in 2016 .