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Solar accounted for 54% of all new electricity-generating capacity added to the US grid in the first quarter of 2023. Florida was the top-ranked solar market in Q1 2023 as 1,460 MWdc of utility-scale solar were installed. With a quarterly total of 1,634 MWdc, the state installed 72% more solar than the second-ranked state (California).
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In the “National Solar Jobs Census 2021,” published by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), the vast majority (89%) of solar employers reported that it was “somewhat” or “very” difficult to fill jobs, citing the small applicant pool as well as candidates’ lack of experience, training or technical skills.
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Solar technology is a growing field, and it is evident that the demand for solar skilled employees continues to grow. Operation Build Veterans provides solar training opportunities which create a new sense of purpose and the financial stress they experience, by training job-seeking Veterans for in-demand solar careers.
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Learn the basic concepts behind the leading renewable energy technologies used throughout the world. Upon completion of the course with passing grade of 70% or better, you will receive a printable Record of Completion. This course is a total of 6 contact training hours and you can sign up anytime and learn at your own pace.
Our comprehensive Off-Grid Solar Power Training is specially designed for veterans like you who are ready to make a positive impact on the environment while building a promising career.
Sponsor a learning program for a veteran. Provide and opportunity for a veteran to reskill in Solar generator development. Providing a skill which can be used immediately within an emerging industry.
Sponsor a learning program for multiple veterans. These classes will be hands-on entry level Off Grid Solar Power. In addition, we’ll be building a solar generator to demonstrate how the system works in each class.
Sponsor Virtual Technical Training courses for multiple veterans. Florida’s veterans have gained invaluable life experience and expertise that could aid Florida’s companies. Supporting veterans continued growth and learning.
Our comprehensive Off-Grid Solar Power Training is specially designed for veterans like you who are ready to make a positive impact on the environment while building a promising career.
Learn the basic concepts behind the leading renewable energy technologies used throughout the world.
Local construction nonprofit St. Johns Housing Partnership plans to harness solar energy to help power its main office and three of six apartment units for veterans, reducing financial burdens for inhabitants and promoting the use of solar energy in the community.
Washington, D.C. (March 24, 2023) — The national SolSmart program is expanding to help 500 more cities, towns, counties, and regional organizations strengthen local solar energy markets, achieve energy equity goals, and encourage economic growth. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, the SolSmart program offers expert technical assistance at no cost to help local…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today kicked off its “Cleanup to Clean Energy” initiative, an innovative effort to repurpose parts of DOE-owned lands—portions of which were previously used in the nation’s nuclear weapons program—into the sites of clean-energy generation.
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WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with Salesforce Military to offer programs that will help Veterans and spouses develop skills and employment options in the tech-driven economy. The program includes virtual, self-paced skills training and opportunities to take Salesforce certification exams at no cost.
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