Tesla announces Australian telecom executive to replace Musk as board chair
No, Rupert Murdoch’s son will not be running the world’s largest EV maker.
Make your job count: Take the Solar Jobs Census survey
In this op-ed for pv magazine, Solar Foundation’s Andrea Luecke explains why it is so important that all of us participate in the Solar Jobs Census.
Eguana Technologies appoints former Mercedes-Benz Energy executives
The Canadian battery storage company has hired Marcus Brunner and Dr. Andreas Rueckemann, both formerly of Mercedes-Benz Energy.
Members of congress warn of REC Silicon plant closure
A group of senators and representatives from Washington and Montana led by the top democrat on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee are calling on President Trump to negotiate with China and save REC’s Moses Lake facility.
Report shows Tesla’s battery gigafactory booming
The report found over 3,200 employees working at the factory at the end of 2017, and $3.7 billion in invested in the plant.
SEIA hires John Smirnow, Tony Chen
Trade lawyer and former VP John Smirnow will rejoin the trade group. SEIA has also hired Tony Chen, formerly of SolarCity and Cool Earth Solar.
Illinois solar program continues to develop, solar job numbers begin to grow
The Illinois Power Agency has added more administrative components to its website, while job training continues and hiring picks up.
Sunrun achieves pay parity
The nation’s largest residential solar company has announced that it pays its female employees the same as its male employees for similar jobs in similar locations. But regardless of this achievement, the larger industry still has a long way to go.
Acting on racial injustice is our collective responsibility
In this op-ed for pv magazine, GRID Alternatives’ Erica Mackie argues that a recent high-profile racial harassment suit is indicative of larger problems, and that the solar industry is not immune to the structural racism within American society.
Vintage hiring and training solutions for a better solar workforce
In this op-ed for pv magazine, The Solar Foundation’s Chris Walker explores issues of aligning solar training programs with workforce needs.
