“It’s a richer experience.”  That’s Rick Brown’s take on the benefits of in-person solar training compared to virtual experiences. “I like the real-time interaction with the instructor and with other students. Other students ask good questions that maybe you hadn’t considered.” 

“I really liked the instructor’s informal approach and anecdotes. He’s a wealth of information.”

Rick is the owner of SolShine Energy Alternatives in Roanoke, Virginia.

He says the Center’s Solar Storage class will help him stay current on industry trends and provides recertification credit hours for his North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certification.

“Even though I’ve been in the industry for 15 years…it’s still good to see what else is new out there and get a different perspective from different instructors and see if there’s something out there I haven’t been a witness to.     

“I subscribe to the newsletter…and this particular class, the battery storage sizing piqued my curiosity.”

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Check out Rick’s video testimonial where he shares more about his experience with the Solar Storage course.

If you’re working in solar and want to take your knowledge to the next level, there’s still time to register for our upcoming advanced courses:

Solar Storage Workshop, Nov. 12 – 14

Operations & Maintenance of PV Systems, Nov. 17 – 18

And we have a new offering this Fall – Agrivoltaics in Action, Nov. 19

This one-day course equips solar professionals to evaluate the operational benefits of solar grazing and safely perform O&M on livestock-integrated solar sites.

If you’re new to solar or looking to get started, our Fundamentals of Solar PV Design & Installation is the class for you!  Join us March 16 – 20, 2026 and get hands-on experience installing a roof-mounted solar system and prep for NABCEP credentialing as a PV Associate. 

Participants who complete the FSPV course are eligible to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate Exam and your NABCEP exam fee is included in your FSPV registration.  

Register today for the class that meets your needs.

Need training delivered on-site for your employees?  The Training and Workforce Development Team also offers customized training for groups at your workplace. Contact us at cleanenergy@ncsu.edu. 

We look forward to seeing you in class!