In some parts of the country, the costs of solar-plus-storage are beating grid prices, which is good news for the solar industry and the environment.
For example, in Nevada, regulators in 2019 approved three solar-plus-storage power purchase agreements (PPA) for Berkshire Hathaway Energy ranging from $31/MWh to $37/MWh. In comparison, levelized prices for grid power now […]
When designing a large-scale solar project, it’s critical to tackle classic hang-ups as early as possible to avoid slowing a project and encountering cost overruns, says Ryan Mayfield, instructor, along with Randy Batchelor, of HeatSpring’s Megawatt Design course.
Designers need to break a project down into stages ranging from pre-award to construction and commissioning. For each […]
Students in HeatSpring’s newly updated Solar Executive MBA Training Course learn about how to take advantage of a standardized solar contract, one of the course’s important new features.
“If you use your own agreement, you need to find an investor comfortable with it,” says Chris Lord, instructor, along with Keith Cronin, of the Solar Executive MBA […]
The two most active and attentive students in a recent Solar Executive MBA Training course came not from the solar industry but from the Texas oil industry, says Keith Cronin, HeatSpring’s co-instructor of the course.
“Both had extensive backgrounds and were very knowledgeable and aware. They realized the oil industry wasn’t their future, and were really […]
If you’re a solar industry member interested in taking the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification exam, it’s a good idea to be familiar with the work of instructor Sean White–and to check out his tips about studying for exams.
White, the 2014 Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Trainer of the Year, is an IREC Certified Solar PV […]
All the training required to sit for the NABCEP Solar PV Installation Professional certification exam. Includes both NABCEP PV Associate Exam...
Rigorous, hands-on business training for solar professionals. Learn all of the skills to finance the commercial solar projects in your pipeli...
What you need to know to write proposals for Commercial and Industrial Utility Grade Energy Storage. Beginning with an overview of the curren...
Introductory training for contractors, electricians, and business professionals who want to enter the solar PV industry.
Advanced course for experienced solar professionals looking to study for and take the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification exam.
This course, which includes a 70-question practice exam and explanation videos, is designed specifically to help participants pass the notori...
Spend 10 weeks learning how to design large-scale solar PV systems with experts Ryan Mayfield and Randy Batchelor
Instructor Rick Karg is has been a member of the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation committee since 2007 and heads the existing dwellings group. He serv...
A step-by-step guide to designing zero net energy buildings, including energy modeling, architectural drawings, and construction strategies w...
Become a licensed commercial drone pilot. This is a technical course is designed for renewable energy, construction, and engineering professi...
