Jobs In Solar: Quality Solar Contractors (Brooklyn)

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Date: 2009-05-29, 4:27PM EDT

I’m looking for companies interested in speaking with qualified solar sales professionals.

I operate a national solar sales training company, www.PVSolarSalesTraining.com.

I would like to provide you with resumes of graduates that you can contact to schedule an interview if you’re interested. I’m not charging, it’s just a value add for my students.

For more info, visit my website Contact Us page and let me know you’re a ‘recruiter’. I’ll send you a flyer about the solar sales training program.

My students are true sales professionals and contractors that are repackaging for solar. Students learn what to do when they pull up at the prospects location, perform a needs analysis, prepare an estimate & cost justification, present to the prospect, handle objections and close.

Regards,

Rich Hessler
www.PVSolarSalesTraining.com
(949) 208-0221


Locations: Brooklyn

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Jobs In Solar: Solar Thermal Designer (Chapel Hill, NC)

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Date: 2009-05-28, 10:53AM EDT

Solar Tech South, LLC (http://www.solartechsouth.com) is a commercial and residential Solar Thermal and PV integrator/installer. We partner with Schüco to provide high quality German engineered fully integrated solar solutions. We are looking for a Solar Thermal Designer to work on Commercial Solar Thermal projects and to lead residential solar thermal efforts.

Required Qualifications:
• Familiarity with building design and construction
• Mechanical background
• Willingness to work in an office or in the field
• Works well in a team environment
• Desire to never stop learning

Highly Recommended Qualifications:
• Experience with solar thermal
• CAD experience
• Architecture or engineering background

Recommended Qualifications:
• Experience with photovoltaic
• Experience with energy efficiency, LEED, Energy Star

Send a cover letter and resume to info@solartechsouth.com

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

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June 6th-Your Chance to Become an Independent Power Producer

If you've got a few bucks put away or know a solar friendly venture capitalist then you might want to know about the land auction taking place on June 6th in Phoenix. A land holding company named Vermaland will be auctioning off 1,938 acres of land at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel Saturday June 6th at 1pm.

Vermaland says that this parcel can generate 388 megawatts of electricity which would provide power for approx. 100,000 homes. The company has pv panels in mind by thermal solar is a hot topic in Arizona right now. The state had approx. 13,000 square miles of relatively flat level dry sunny land that is a nice match for thermal solar projects. Fred Morse who is an expert says if Arizona's dry flat land is built out for solar it could produce over 1,700 gigawatts of power!

Lockheed recently announced they will build a 290 megawatt solar thermal plant outside of the Phoenix area.

The National Renewable Energy Lab announced that this parcel up for auction has a continuous slope of less than 1% and is considered to be located in a "high solar resource area."

Auction details can be found at the land auctioneers site Southwest Real Estate Auctioneers.

Solar Powered Water Treatment Plant Powers Up

A water treatment plant at Lake Skinner in Temecula California features 10 acres of solar panels that collect the rays and power up the plant.

On Friday May 22 a switch was thrown that activated the panels to create more than two million kilowatt hours of electricity per year.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California owns and operates the plant. The MWD plans more solar installations throughout its six-county service area over the next five-years.

Take Care When Installing Batteries For Solar Panel System

Jobs In Solar: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRY (Montrose)

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Date: 2009-05-17, 9:20AM PDT

Supports a senior solar energy consultant for the residential market. The organization is headquartered in Orange, CA, however, the principal's hub is Montrose, LaCrescenta, etc.

Duties:
- planning and execution of lead generation initiatives
- extensive contact with prospective customers and current solar energy clients
- proposal generation (using standard templates), proposal distribution and follow-up
- maintaining the principal's sales pipeline documented using Excel
- staying current on solar energy developments in general and especially those pertinent to exclusive Southern California homes
- 4-day week possible (Tues thru Friday) versus regular 5-day week
- may work from home and/or from the principal's office in Montrose

Qualifications:
- verifiable executive assistant experience
- business casual wardrobe and demeanor as far as work is concerned
- PC versatility - Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.
- outstanding people skills
- outstanding phone skill
- attention to detail
- ability to work without close hour-to-hour supervision
- outstanding math skills
- willingness to drive to residentail properties to do fact-finding, drop off proposals, etc.

Location: Montrose

• Compensation: Negotiable hourly rate plus sales overrides; no benefits, no withholding
• Telecommuting is ok.
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Jobs In Solar: Solar Pool Heating Installer needed (Las Vegas, NV)

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Date: 2009-05-16, 1:24PM PDT

Established company looking for Experienced solar pool heating Installer NOW. Great pay- Familiarity with pool controls, plumbing runs for solar panels. Requires work vehicle. Gas and materials provided. E-mail resume - Se habla espanol. Respond thru e-mail with direct contact information.

Location: Las Vegas, NV

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Now Class: A "Photovoltaic Cell" Lesson.....

Photovoltaic energy is the conversion of sunlight into electricity. A photovoltaic cell, commonly called a solar cell or PV, is the technology used to convert solar energy directly into electrical power. A photovoltaic cell is a nonmechanical device usually made from silicon alloys.

Sunlight is composed of photons, or particles of solar energy. These photons contain various amounts of energy corresponding to the different wavelengths of the solar spectrum. When photons strike a photovoltaic cell, they may be reflected, pass right through, or be absorbed. Only the absorbed photons provide energy to generate electricity. When enough sunlight (energy) is absorbed by the material (a semiconductor), electrons are dislodged from the material's atoms. Special treatment of the material surface during manufacturing makes the front surface of the cell more receptive to free electrons, so the electrons naturally migrate to the surface.

When the electrons leave their position, holes are formed. When many electrons, each carrying a negative charge, travel toward the front surface of the cell, the resulting imbalance of charge between the cell's front and back surfaces creates a voltage potential like the negative and positive terminals of a battery. When the two surfaces are connected through an external load, electricity flows.
The photovoltaic cell is the basic building block of a photovoltaic system. Individual cells can vary in size from about 1 centimeter (1/2 inch) to about 10 centimeter (4 inches) across. However, one cell only produces 1 or 2 watts, which isn't enough power for most applications. To increase power output, cells are electrically connected into a packaged weather-tight module. Modules can be further connected to form an array. The term array refers to the entire generating plant, whether it is made up of one or several thousand modules. The number of modules connected together in an array depends on the amount of power output needed.

The performance of a photovoltaic array is dependent upon sunlight. Climate conditions (e.g., clouds, fog) have a significant effect on the amount of solar energy received by a photovoltaic array and, in turn, its performance. Most current technology photovoltaic modules are about 10 percent efficient in converting sunlight. Further research is being conducted to raise this efficiency to 20 percent.

The photovoltaic cell was discovered in 1954 by Bell Telephone researchers examining the sensitivity of a properly prepared silicon wafer to sunlight. Beginning in the late 1950s, photovoltaic cells were used to power U.S. space satellites. The success of PV in space generated commercial applications for this technology. The simplest photovoltaic systems power many of the small calculators and wrist watches used everyday. More complicated systems provide electricity to pump water, power communications equipment, and even provide electricity to our homes.

Some advantages of photovoltaic systems are:

1. Conversion from sunlight to electricity is direct, so that bulky mechanical generator systems are unnecessary.

2. PV arrays can be installed quickly and in any size required or allowed.

3. The environmental impact is minimal, requiring no water for system cooling and generating no by-products.

Photovoltaic cells, like batteries, generate direct current DC-which is generally used for small loads (electronic equipment). When DC from photovoltaic cells is used for commercial applications or sold to electric utilities using the electric grid, it must be converted to alternating current AC-using inverters, solid state devices that convert DC power to AC.

Historically, PV has been used at remote sites to provide electricity. In the future PV arrays may be located at sites that are also connected to the electric grid enhancing the reliability of the distribution system.

* Politically Correct Environmental Humor:

Q: How many energy students does it take to change a light bulb?

Answer: None! They're smart enough to use energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs, which rarely need to be replaced.

Jobs In Solar: Solar Engineering Intern – Renewable Energy Start-up (Midtown)

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Date: 2009-05-11, 3:21PM EDT

Solar Engineering Intern – Renewable Energy Start-up
Job Position: Solar Engineering Summer Intern
Location: New York, NY

Summary:
Just Energy is a rapidly growing, early stage company that helps businesses achieve substantial savings by embracing solar and other forms of renewable energy. Just Energy develops, owns and operates commercial scale solar energy systems in the New York tri-state area. Using proven technology and on-site generation, the company supplies a substantial portion of clients’ long-term energy needs at a cost substantially below current utility retail electricity rates.

Just Energy is seeking an energetic student engineer who is passionate about renewable energy and is eager to become proficient in solar design and development.

Position Expectations:
The candidate will be responsible for helping conduct solar project feasibility studies and drafting designs for solar systems using CAD and other tools. Considerable maturity and flexibility are required, as well as the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing, start-up environment. Multiple merit-based opportunities for additional responsibility will present themselves given the rapid pace of growth experienced by the company.

Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting site visits with the project engineer and assisting with building measurements and solar trajectory, shading, and power output calculations
• Learning to use solar engineering equipment including solar pathfinder technologies
• Helping analyze solar and building data and assessing project feasibility
• Aiding in the drafting of electrical one-line diagrams and panel system designs
• Understanding the key electrical components of solar systems and how they work together

Specific Job Skills:

• Ability to rapidly learn and assimilate new information and techniques
• Strong math skills, especially in geometry and spatial planning
• Excellent organizational skills: proficient with spreadsheets and data management
• An excitement for project development — a desire to create something new from plans
• Ability to interpret site drawings and communicate effectively about them
• Proven record of punctuality and professionalism for work
• An enthusiasm for renewable energy

Experience and Education Requirements:
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher
• Some familiarity with electrical components and electrical engineering
• Experience with AutoCAD, manual drafting, and electrical line drawing
• Understanding of solar photovoltaic systems a plus
• Background in mechanical and structural engineering a plus
• Previous work for a renewable energy or other environmental organization a plus
• Previous electrical and wiring work a substantial plus

Other information:
We are seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial individual willing to commit approximately 3 months of hard work as a Solar Engineering Intern. The position is unpaid, but the intern who proves himself or herself to be exceptionally capable and dedicated, will be very favorably considered for a full-time role upon graduation. Additionally, there will be opportunities for paid engineering work during the school year. This is a tremendous opportunity to obtain a long-term, full-time position within a rapidly growing solar company.

Contact info:
• Please submit a resume and cover letter
• Subject: Solar Engineering Intern
• Email to: engineeringinterns@justenergyllc.com

Website: www.justenergyllc.com

We are an equal opportunity employer
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Make a Simple Aluminum Solar Cooker

1BOG-Get Solar Panels at Discounted Price

Residential home owners who qualify as good prospects for solar panel installation will like to know about "1BOG" or "One Block Off The Grid." This company rounds up homeowners who are interested in installing panels and buys solar panels for them at a nice discount. The interesting part is that you the reader can become a "Field Organizer" and recruit as many people in your area as possible for group discounts. It's all about "Collective Buying Power" as it states in their mini-video on their site.

The folks at "One Block Off The Grid" would like to see consumer/residential groups of 100 or more in a region so they can begin a "campaign" in that region. They encourage home owners to get involved in getting your neighbors to join the group as the discounts will get deeper depending on how many homeowners participate.

After these groups are organized that's when "1BOG" contacts solar panel companies and arranges discounts on panels based on the market in your area. They "1BOG" get paid referral fees from the solar companies based on each homeowner who is referred.

They will first pre-qualify a residence for panels based on the following criteria:

• Level of shading
• Orientation of roof
• Amount of space available for panel mounting
• Roof inclination, material, condition and age
• Electrical service requirements

They've already started at least 20 cities on their "Solar Community Purchasing Program." Here's the link to the city list-see if you're city is listed HERE:

Interested people can volunteer to be field organizers and download various kits according to the time you can donate to organize homeowners in your area.

Volunteer Organizer Kits can be downloaded HERE.

Find out more at "One Block Off The Grid."

Solar Power Calculator with World Solar Radiation Map

Another Calculator to guage return on investment regarding installing solar panels and a world solar radiation map for international readers here:

World solar radiation map here.

Solar Power Calculator from Mixx.com.

Jobs In Solar: Door-to-Door (No Sales) Lead Generation (Des Moines, Iowa)

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Date: 2009-05-01, 8:48AM CDT

We’re looking for energetic people for our door-to-door canvassing team - full or part time – providing leads for our wind and marketing solar department. Will train. Begin at $8 to $12 per hour – review every three months. Average canvasser earns $500-$800 per week. Weekly bonus program - promotional trips – much more. No sales – just asking homeowners for free energy audit/estimate. You need to have positive attitude, walk 4 miles per day and want to make serious money. Looking for canvassing managers also – we promote within after (3) three months. Ask for Fred (call 10 AM to 1 PM – 515-276-6977). E.O.E.

Location: Des Moines Iowa

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Largest Solar Tower Debuts

Seville Spain is now the home of the world's largest thermal solar collector tower. It went online several days ago and was a success on it's first run. The tower itself is 531 feet tall surrounded by 1,255 motorized mirrors. Those mirrors focus over a million and a half square feet of solar light onto the top of the tower. The tower produces steam which is converted into electrical energy by a turbine.

Spanish solar giant Abengoa Solar the company behind the world's largest solar tower revealed:

"The performance of the power tower plant, PS20, exceeded design output during its three-day production and operational testing period. The new 20 megawatt solar power plant will produce enough energy to supply 10,000 homes." Yes, "PS20" is the name of the world's largest solar thermal tower-sounds like more like it could be R2-D2's cousin.

The Solar Thermal technology

Power tower systems use a field of heliostats (motorized mirrors) that track the sun on 2 axes and reflect solar radiation toward a central tower. The tower houses a central receiver, where solar radiation is concentrated up to 600 and transferred to a superheated fluid. The fluid's heat is used to generate steam and operate an electricity-generating turbine.

Abengoa Solar Here.