Solar Grazing – a Win for Farmers, Developers and the Grid
By: Brittany Santore, Training Project Manager At the beginning of August, I had the pleasure of attending the Solar Farm Summit in Chicago along with Steve Kalland, Executive Director of […]
Read MoreSolar Bootcamp Participants call experience “an incredible opportunity”
“This bootcamp was really helpful in looking for jobs in the solar field. If you want good teachers and mentors, come to this boot camp.” That’s how participant Miguel Alocer […]
Read MoreLooking Back on the 2025 State Energy Conference of North Carolina
By: Dawn Haworth, Public Communications Specialist Last month, the annual State Energy Conference of North Carolina brought over 800 energy industry professionals together to take part in transformative energy discussions […]
Read MoreSolar Contractors Collaborate to Give Feedback on the EnergizeNC Solar for All Program
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Solar for All program will bring lower energy costs, well-paying jobs, and access to reliable, affordable energy to families across North Carolina. Through this program, […]
Read MoreState of the U.S. Solar Industry
Highlights from RE+ Southeast presentation by Abigail Ross Hopper, President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association. U.S. Electricity Demand is Soaring – Creating Opportunities The U.S. is experiencing […]
Read MoreKick-start your new solar career – apply today for NC State’s Free Solar Training Bootcamp June 23 – 27
If you’re looking for a new career, the solar industry is looking for you! NC State University is offering a free solar training bootcamp. Space is limited. You can apply […]
Read MoreThe 50 States of Solar: States Revamp Net Metering Successors and Community Solar in Q1 2025
Raleigh, NC – (April 16, 2025) The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q1 2025 edition of The 50 States of Solar. The quarterly series provides insights on […]
Read MoreSoutheastern North Carolinians Can Kick-start Solar Careers with NC State’s Free Solar Training Bootcamp
Dates: June 23-27, 2025 Location: NC State University (with future sessions at Sampson Community College and UNC Pembroke in 2026 and beyond) Apply Now Do you have education and workforce […]
Read MoreExamine All Levels of the Energy Marketplace at the 2025 State Energy Conference of North Carolina
On April 29 to 30, 2025, the State Energy Conference of North Carolina will return to the McKimmon Center at NC State University. The annual conference attracts hundreds of energy […]
Read MoreParticipants Call Solar Fundamentals Course “one of the best ways to learn about this industry”
The NCCETC Training & Workforce Development team was pleased to welcome a full class of learners for last week’s Fundamentals of Solar PV Design and Installation course (FSPV). A diverse […]
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