Longmont, CO — Amicus O&M Cooperative launches its Solar PV and BESS O&M Tech 2 Training Program today, a 30-hour online course designed to advance solar and battery storage operations and maintenance (O&M) technicians from supervised helpers to well-rounded professionals. The program is now available through Amicus O&M Cooperative and on HeatSpring.com.
The launch comes at a critical moment. High-profile bankruptcies have left many orphaned systems in their wake. The generation of systems installed from 2011–2016 is now reaching the point where it needs more work. Together, these trends mean the demand for skilled, trained O&M technicians has never been higher.
“Many people end up in O&M roles without formal training. There’s a lot to be said for hands-on learning, but training on the issue of the day is opportunistic rather than structured — and it can leave gaps in a person’s knowledge,” said Amanda Bybee, CEO of Amicus O&M Cooperative. “This program is designed to fill in those gaps and help technicians connect the dots between theory and practical application.”
Tech 2 goes deeper into the skills that define a proficient O&M technician: electrical and PV theory, advanced diagnostics, testing and system performance, troubleshooting, battery systems, and cybersecurity. As a self-paced program, it allows companies to support their employees’ training when and as needed.
The Solar PV and BESS O&M Tech 2 program satisfies the educational requirements for NABCEP’s PV Commissioning and Maintenance Specialist certification and fulfills all continuing education requirements for NABCEP recertifications. It is aligned to the SEIA 301 ANSI standard, the industry’s benchmark for O&M technician competency.
About Amicus O&M Cooperative
Amicus O&M Cooperative is a member-owned cooperative dedicated to elevating the stewards of sustainable energy systems.
Contact: Amanda Bybee, CEO
(303) 257-0972
May 11, 2026
