Bridging the Solar Skills Gap

Illustration of a person pole-vaulting from a landscape with smokestacks emitting dark smoke on the left to a clean, green field with solar panels and wind turbines on the right, under a bright sun. The image symbolizes bridging the solar skills gap and transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

As the solar industry experiences unprecedented growth, an underlying challenge has surfaced – the Solar Skills Gap. This gap is not a barrier but an opportunity to upskill and reskill workers, find diverse candidates who have transferable skills, and build a robust talent pipeline.

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Hiring Salespeople in Solar & Energy Storage

Hiring the right salespeople is crucial for driving growth and innovation in the solar and energy storage industry. However, the hiring process is often fraught with pitfalls that can hinder a company’s success. Let’s chat about the seven deadly sins you need to avoid when hiring salespeople in our industry: 1. Low-Balling Them: Focus on…

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2024 Q2 Market Report: All About Tariffs

THE BIGGEST NEWS IN THE MARKET IS ALL ABOUT TARIFFS Introduction: The biggest news in the industry right now surrounds tariffs for modules, EVs, and batteries coming from Asia. With several different cases and executive orders, we wanted to put everything together in one place. At the same time, we are seeing some slowdown in…

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Opportunities Redefining the Industry

A person with dark nail polish sits at a dark wooden table, signing a document with multiple other documents spread out, each one presenting opportunities redefining the industry. The scene is dimly lit, focusing on the hands and the transformative paperwork.

The solar industry offers a vast array of opportunities for seasoned professionals interested in using transferable skills for a new area in the industry. Let’s look at some of the diverse avenues for solar careers available.   Navigating the financial landscape of solar projects requires astute leaders. People with a background in finance, investment, and project…

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The Latest Round of Solar Module Tariffs

Discover the latest insights on module tariff developments in renewable energy. Peak Demand President, Jon Semingson explores the impact of the new AD/CVD petition targeting manufacturing in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Learn how the surge in module inventory in the US could shape the future for manufacturers in these markets. Explore opportunities for companies…

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2024 Q2 Market Report: Utility Scale Opportunities and Challenges

Load growth is here. Utilities are not ready. Utilities across the country are seeing load growth for the first time in decades and we are not ready. Electricity Demand is growing faster than anyone expected – and we are not ready. Data Centers, AI, Electric Vehicles, and our general shift to electrify everything are creating…

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Get Specific in Your Hiring Process

Jon Semingson is back with Hiring Tip #3: Get specific in your hiring process beginning with the job description. It’s not just about the role; it’s about what the role accomplishes. Watch the video for insights!

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