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“The ISPQ framework of standards and metrics provide a means to compare content, quality, and resources across a broad range of training programs covering renewable energy, energy efficiency and distributed generation technologies. This international framework ensures legitimacy of what’s being taught and by whom” said Jane M. Weissman, Executive Director, Interstate Renewable Energy Council.
June 1, 2011Solar Training Institute approved for inclusion on State of Hawaii's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) and the State Energy Sector Partnership and Job Training Grant. STI partners with key Hawaii workforce development agencies and O’ahu WorkLinks to assist dislocated workers to reach their career development goals.
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February 11, 2011Solar Training Institute approved for inclusion on State of California's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). More funding options for those seeking a career change, dislocated workers and veterans to attend Solar Training Institute Courses.
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January 31, 2011Solar Training Institute to Provide Curriculum and Training for $4 Million Grant Awarded to a Silicon Valley Partnership Creating a Clean Energy Workforce. STI will develop and teach a 120-hour course to train dislocated Silicon Valley engineers in Solar PV design engineering. The advanced course, which starts on February 10, will train individuals to design large commercial solar PV systems and prepare them for employment with commercial solar integrators and engineering companies.
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December 15, 2010Solar Training Institute Awarded IREC ISPQ Accreditation for PV Design and Installation Course - Rigorous standards mean superior training. Institute for Sustainable Power Quality (ISPQ) assessment framework criteria used by IREC selects for quality trainers.
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December 1, 2010Solar Training Institute brings IREC Accredited Solar Photovoltaic Design and Installation Course to Support the Hot Hawaiian Solar Industry. STI’s offering begins January 24, 2011 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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November 4, 2010Solar Training Institute Offers New 10-Hour OSHA Safety Training for Solar Professionals
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February 10, 2010Solar Training Institute Receives Donation of PV Modules from SOLON SE For Use In Their Solar Training Program
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March 19, 2010Solar Training Institute featured in the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal for solar training and green jobs
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September 28, 2009Solar Training Institute Offers New Course In Solar PV System Design October 12-16
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June 25, 2009Solar Training Institute Offers New PV Design and Installation Training July 7-11
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The Solar Training Institute Receives Donation of PV Modules from SOLON SE For Use In Their Solar Training Program
SAN JOSE, CA – February 19, 2010 -- The Solar Training Institute (STI), a leading provider of solar training programs, today announced the partnership between STI and SOLON SE, one of the largest manufacturers of solar modules in Europe and the made-in the-USA SOLON Blue 220/01 modules. STI received a donation of the SOLON Blue 220/01 modules which will be used in their training facilities in San Jose and San Diego, CA as well as locations in Los Angeles and Santa Ana, CA.
STI will integrate the use of the modules in its flagship training program, Course #500: PV Design and Installation. As part of the hands-on, NABCEP qualified course which prepares skilled and technical workers who want to start, transition or advance their careers the solar industry, the students will get to use the Solon modules to build several complete working systems and gain the practical experience they need in the field.
"We are extremely pleased to have been recognized by another leading solar module manufacturer of high quality products that power homes, businesses and utilities throughout the world. Our goal is to provide the highest quality education possible, and this generous donation of top of the line equipment to our Institute from Solon helps us achieve this goal,” says Devin Thomas Ruiz, President and Founder of the Solar Training Institute.
About SOLON SE
SOLON SE is one of the largest manufacturers of solar modules in Europe as well as a supplier of solar system technology for large-scale rooftop and greenfield installations. The SOLON Group has subsidiaries in Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and the U.S. and employs some 900 people worldwide. SOLON's core business is producing solar modules and photovoltaic systems along with planning and constructing large rooftop installations and turnkey solar power plants all over the world.
SAN JOSE, CA – September 28, 2009 -- The Solar Training Institute (STI), a leading provider of accelerated solar training programs, today announced a new hands-on training course in PV design in San Jose on October 12-16. This new program will train skilled technical workers, such as electrical and mechanical engineers, electrical contractors and solar industry professionals who want to start, transition or advance their careers. Students will become proficient in the fundamentals to properly design both residential and commercial grid-tied solar PV (photovoltaic) systems. STI will continue its push to lead in the education of green industry workers and help meet the high demand for an increasing pool of trained and skilled solar design and installation technicians.
The course curriculum was developed in partnership with Natron Resources, a commercial Solar Design firm based in Oakland, CA and two of its veteran solar design professionals, Jeff Ansley, PE and President, and Michael Stevens, Senior Project Manager. Together, with their 35 years of collective solar experience and over 10MW of solar installations across the world, they will also be the lead instructors. “I am pleased to be working with STI to develop and deliver this outstanding course and will offer people more opportunities to get into the solar industry, “says Jeff Ansley. “So many great people were there for me 15 years ago when I started out, and others were there along my journey in the industry. It’s great to be in a position to pass on knowledge and skills to the next generation of system designers.”
Students attending the five-day Solar PV System Design course will become knowledgeable in the design of Photovoltaic and grid-tie systems. They will learn how to size and draft a PV system including equipment and component selection, wire sizing, and roof load calculations. The accelerated 40-hour course will also provide education on permitting, fire and structural code, and submitting plan sets to city building departments.
STI will launch the first class in its Silicon Valley headquarters at 1430 Koll Circle, Suite 105 in San Jose on October 12 – 16. The company will follow up in November 2009 with its aggressive expansion by offering courses in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Ana and San Diego.
Solar
Training Institute Offers New PV Design and Installation Training July 7-11
Demand
in
SAN
JOSE, CA – June 25, 2009 -- The Solar Training
Institute (STI), a leading provider of accelerated
solar training programs, today announced a new series of training courses in PV
design and installation in Los Angeles and Orange County July 7-11. This series of workshops will allow skilled
and technical workers who want to start, transition or advance their careers
become proficient in the fundamentals of commercial and residential photovoltaic
grid-tied system design and installation, and will help meet the high
demand for an increasing pool of trained and skilled solar
installation technicians.
The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is driving extraordinary demand for technical and skilled workers. “President Obama has made cleaner, greener energy use a top administration priority. The ARRA includes funding for the installation of solar panels to cut energy use at many federal buildings ... and that means someone with an understanding of electric, water and heating systems will need to climb up on the rooftops and put up these systems”, says Laurence Shatkin, author of "Great Jobs in the President's Stimulus Plan.”
Participants attending the two-day Intro to PV Design and Installation Workshop will become knowledgeable in Photovoltaic and grid-tie systems. They will learn how to size and design a PV system including the basics of electricity, module configuration, inverters, and racking systems. The accelerated course will also provide education on permitting, state and federal rebates, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Career
changers and attendees new to the solar industry who attend the one-day, Discovering a New
Career in Solar Workshop, will come away with a solid understanding of the
industry, its economic drivers, career opportunities, commercial and
residential PV infrastructure, certification, and entrepreneurial
opportunities.
Locations for the two
courses are:
Intro to PV Design and Installation: La Quinta Inn Santa
Ana, 2721 Hotel Terrace, Santa Ana, CA
Discovering a New
Career in Solar: La Quinta Inn &
Suites LAX, 5249 W. Century Blvd,
For more information and registration visit www.trainingforsolar.com. The company is offering discounts to attendees who register before July 3, 2009.
