For the past few weeks, we’ve covered some of the dangers of “poor” solar PV warranties in which manufacturers either won’t or can’t honor their promises to repair shoddy workmanship. But it’s not enough to know that some solar PV panel warranties aren’t good. You also have to know how to spot these bad apples. [...]
As you probably already know, you don’t have to be a licensed solar PV installer to actually “install” solar panels. In fact, depending on where you live, you don’t even need installation training. There are no federal requirements for the industry, and very few states regulate the profession. This lack of oversight is actually one [...]
A few days ago, we released an exciting post about the explosive growth in the solar PV industry. GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association recently issued a report that highlighted some of the record-breaking trends happening in solar. 2012 was the single strongest year for the industry in its nearly 60-year history. And [...]
About a month ago, we announced that we had added international fire code (IFC) training to our advanced solar installation module, PV301. And for the past few weeks, we’ve blogged regularly about the upcoming (and our first-ever) US Solar Jamaica Alternative Energy Expo, held from April 15 to April 16 at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston. [...]
Are you ready for a series of exciting announcements that get better and better? Here we go...The Solar PV Industry wants you to join! Demand for qualified people with formal solar education with hands on experience is on the rise! 2012 was a record-breaking year for solar – especially in the US. While most industries [...]
Ft Lauderdale, FL With less than 18 days left, (April 15-16), the Jamaica Alternative Energy Expo continues to evolve beyond what any of us had ever envisioned. The feedback we're receiving from exhibitors, sponsors, and fellow organizers is incredibly encouraging, and we just wanted to update you on some of the excitement we're experiencing over [...]
It’s no secret that Florida enjoys enviable sunshine all year round, which makes it ideal for PV installation training. This much is clear in our nickname – the Sunshine State. This is why every month of the year, USSolar Institute welcome students from all over the globe who flock to our Fort Lauderdale campus to [...]
Okay. I snagged you with the snappy title, and I apologize. Jamaica’s utility provider, JPS, has indeed doubled the number of users taking advantage of the recently announced net billing program – a government initiative that allows solar energy producers to sell excess electricity to the utility company at set rates. However, this shift is [...]
This is the first in a series of posts about many of the glossed over aspects of solar energy. Ample time and attention have been devoted to solar PV training, large-scale installations, and even green incentives – all of which are incredibly important. Far less covered, however, are the nuts and bolts of the industry [...]
Company bankruptcies and factory closures are usually of greatest interest to investors and soon-to-be-laid-off employees. But sometimes the ripple effects extend much further when it comes to buying cheap solar panels & equipment. In an industry like solar energy, where 25-year panel warranties are becoming standard, the future well-being of individual manufacturers can impact ordinary [...]
