Jobs In Solar: Installer of Solar Systems (Denver, CO)

Date: 2009-07-27, 1:34PM MDT
Reply to: job-cbzk7-1291853979@craigslist.org

If you are an energetic, hardworking, self-starter interested in a growing industry, as well as job
satisfaction, then you'll fit right in at our company.

Duties: Field installer of photovoltaic & thermal solar products.

Requirements: Must be able to work indepedently, as well as part of our team.
Must have reliable transportation with a clean driving record.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and have a clean
criminal record.

Area: Our work area spans Denver to Steamboat Springs.

Electrical, plumbing and roof experience a plus.

Location: Denver, CO

• Compensation: 40 K annual, we promote from within our own company.
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Solar Fuel From Joule

Joule, a Cambridge Mass. company, has invented what they call "Solar Fuel." This solar fuel is made up from "highly engineered organisms that harness sunlight and convert CO2 directly into Solar Fuel liquid energy." At the same time, this fuel avoids what typical Biomass Biofuels (corn) use which is lots of agricultural land and water. Joule's Solar Fuel uses minimal non-agricultural land and no fresh water in their process.

Joule has implemented solar converters into their process of engineering these highly synthetic organisms. Their process can produce 20,000 gallons of ethanol per acre per year at around $50 per barrel including existing subsidies.

After 2 years of refining their process, Joule will debut their "Solar Ethanol" next year. Then a different process-finding investors that will take them to an industrial scale with strategic funding. They've also applied for a U.S. Department of Energy grant that deals with "high risk, high payoff concepts."

They say they are getting close to widespread production of their solar fuel and want it to come in around less than $50 a barrel.

The closing words on one of the pages on their site says "Coming Soon: Energy Crisis Solved."

Read more at Boston.com.

Read more about this liquid solar fuel at Joule!

Jobs In Solar: Software Engineer - Renewable Energy (Kirkland, WA)

Date: 2009-07-22, 8:44PM PDT
Reply to: jobs@cleanpower.com

Position: Software Engineer

Position Summary:

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and help us grow our business and improve our product line. We need a top-notch programmer who loves to build products, thrives in an agile environment, and is passionate about renewable energy.

In the near term you’ll be working on new features for PowerClerk®, a web-based application that administrates economic incentives for the renewable energy industry. In the longer term you'll work across all of our products, including Clean Power Estimator®, an application that estimates cost and benefits of clean energy systems; QuickQuotes, which enables dealers and resellers to quickly generate sales quotes for clean energy systems; SolarAnywhere, which provides insolation data for purposes such as solar prospecting; PVCheck, which evaluates photovoltaic system performance; and other existing and future products.

This position uses C#/ASP.NET/SQL Server. Prior experience with these technologies is helpful but not required. We do require professional level proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: C#, Java and/or C++.

This position is located in Kirkland, WA. Local candidates only, please.

About the Company:

Clean Power Research® provides services for making informed clean energy decisions. These services include online software systems, consulting and research. The company has been in business for over 10 years and has offices in Kirkland, WA and Napa, CA. We offer a startup-like environment coupled with the stability and customer base of an established company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, build and deliver new features and products
• Be a high-horsepower contributor delivering production quality code
• Engage with customers to understand and address their needs

Requirements:

• Passion for solar energy, renewables, cleantech or sustainability essential.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience in C#, C++ and/or Java. Stable FTE employment history with average tenure of at least 2 years per employer is preferred.
• C#/ASP.NET/web services experience is a plus but not required
• Superior programmer who consistently delivers tight, finely crafted code
• Excellent algorithmic and problem solving skills
• Team player and great collaborator, also self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Send cover letter detailing your interest in the renewable energy space and resume to: jobs@cleanpower.com .

Due to the high number of applicants for our positions, we regret that we can only respond to candidates who we would like to interview.

Location: Kirkland, WA

• Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits
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NYK Adds a Little Solar Power to Auto Shipping Biz

The Auto Shipping Business has been suffering along with other industries in the worldwide economic slowdown. Large cargo ships carrying vehicles overseas aren't being used as much as they used to. NYK has installed solar panels on the cargo ship "Auriga Leader."

The 60,000 ton vehicle transporter has 328 solar panels that power the ship's fans that cool it's 12 car decks and steering machinery. The rooftop based solar panels generate 49 kilowatts of power. Combined with other emissions saving technology the ship, developed by NYK and Nippon Oil, is the initial effort to reduce the emissions put out by car carriers by50 percent.

The Auriga leader had the capacity to carry up to 6,200 cars and was launched last December. NYK officials believe that car carrier shipping vessels will eventually go down to zero emissions.

More at Breakbulk.

Jobs In Solar: Business Development Sales Manager (Las Vegas)

Reply to: job-m8qye-1263981215@craigslist.org
Date: 2009-07-10, 7:41PM PDT

Business Development Sales Representatives
Sales and Marketing Manager

EV-Charge America (EVCA) provides products and services that are being used to build the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure across many areas of America. In business since 2008, with our Corporate Offices in Las Vegas, NV, EVCA is helping all kinds of businesses achieve their desired business goals of being Environmentally Responsible within the framework of a sound economic model, to prepare for the introduction of massive numbers of EVs later this year. We provide:

• Electric Grid Infrastructure
• Solar Carports
• Solar Arrays “Off-grid” and “On-grid, net-metered” power applications
• New Electric Vehicles
• EV Conversions of Gasoline vehicles
• EV Charging Stations in select areas
• Installation / Warranty / Service
• Global Internet GPS Networking
• Consumer EV Charging Subscriptions
• Turn-key municipality and corporate systems integration

Currently, EVCA has an opening for a marketing professional with the following qualifications:
• 3+ years business-to-business sales experience (preferably in hardware, software, or automotive related).
• College Degree preferred.
• Industry contacts. The successful person will be able to leverage existing industry contacts and develop new business relationships.
• Proven ability to sell to business owners and senior management.
• Consultative selling and closing skills.
• Ability to generate leads (through whatever means necessary, including, cold calling, networking, media events, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet quotas and sell to a wide range of accounts by generating new business.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with internal operations, engineering, etc.
• Experienced with Contact Management Software and Microsoft Office.

To help you succeed we provide:
• One of the highest commissioned-based reward programs available.
• Extensive training.
• An exciting career with opportunity for advancement for high performers within our exclusive, exciting and emerging business of Electric Vehicle infrastructure sales and service.

Environmental Responsibility is hard, we make it easy®

Contact EV-Charge America via jobs@ev-chargeamerica.com
Web site: www.ev-chargeamerica.com

•Location: Las Vegas, NV
•it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

• Location: Las Vegas
• Compensation: Up to $150,000 per year or more
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Jobs In Solar: Solar Energy Technicians (Escondido, CA)

Reply to: job-5djta-1263052902@craigslist.org
Date: 2009-07-10, 9:49AM PDT

Solar Energy is the fastest growing industry in the world. Join our professional team! Solar Energy Technicians needed immediately for fast growing multi-state solar energy company.
Experienced PV TECHNICIANS (residential) with minimum 2 years experience
Experienced SOLAR THERMAL HOT WATER TECHNICIANS (residential) with minimum 2 years experience
Must have valid drivers license, copy of DMV report and be able to pass drug test.
We need you NOW! Email resume or job history today.

• Location: Escondido Calif.
  
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience
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Nikola Tesla

One of the world's genius inventors and visionaries was born in 1856 on July 9th or 10th-Nikola Tesla.

Nikola Tesla was one of the first recorded scientists to explore solar power. Here's a site that features an old reprint of an article on Tesla's thoughts about solar energy:

1916 Reprint of Tesla's Article Here

* Some of Tesla's Quotes:

I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success... such emotions make a man forget food, sleep, friends, love, everything.

Let the future tell the truth, and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I have really worked, is mine.

Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more.

The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.

The spread of civilisation may be likened to a fire; first, a feeble spark, next a flickering flame, then a mighty blaze, ever increasing in speed and power.

Today's scientists have substituted mathematics for experiments, and they wander off through equation after equation, and eventually build a structure which has no relation to reality.

* Some of Tesla's Inventions:

Nikola Tesla Visionary Genius

Charge Your Ipod Touch From an Altoids Tin?

Inventor Jerome Kelty decided the "Minty Boost" just didn't offer enough charge for his Ipod or iPhone. He took the Minty's basic idea of developing a solar charger housed in an "Altoids Tin" and modified so that it would power up any device that begins with an "I" overnight after charging up in the sun all day.

Says if he shopped around for parts he'd been able to reduce the cost from ($71) to under $30. The Minty Boost kit retails for around $20.

Check out the inventor and his Altoids Tin based charger at Examinier.

Happy Independence Day America!

Keeping it light with some "Green" games and info for kids:

* CleansweepUSA

* EEK! Environmental Education For Kids

* Recycle City

* Thirsten's Word Scrabble

* What On Earth? (for kids only it says)

* Celebrate The 4th and what it stands for: 4th of July Fireworks Video Showcase

Jobs In Solar: PV Systems Project Manager (Bedford, MA )

Reply to: job-kybym-1245876427@craigslist.org
Date: 2009-06-29, 6:01PM EDT

PV Systems Project Manger

Position Summary: Manage and coordinate installation construction project details for PV Systems.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate activities between sales, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and installation crew to successfully implement PV systems
• Directly interact with customers and suppliers to ensure projects meet customer expectations as well as contractual obligations
• Manage project schedule
• Communicate risks to schedule where appropriate
• Track cost performance against budget
• Ability to prepare layouts when required
• Support multi-faceted projects to schedule


Job Qualifications:

• BS ME, EE, IE or related project management background
• 5 to 10 years experience in facility project management
• Field construction experience in both electrical and mechanical installations
• Familiarity with solar PV systems, electrical codes
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, MS Project
• Ability to travel

Spire Corporation is a Massachusetts corporation incorporated in 1969 with its principal offices located in Bedford, Massachusetts. Spire is a diversified technology company serving the solar energy, biomedical, telecommunications and defense industries. Spire Corporation is the leader in providing manufacturing equipment and turnkey production lines to produce photovoltaic (PV) modules.

Spire Corporation offers competitive salaries and a first class benefits package. We take pride in a pleasant, non-smoking work environment.

To apply please indicate the position for which you are applying along with your salary requirements in your cover letter. Please send your resume by email or fax. We prefer all documentation by email with attachments in MS Word or PDF format. Please note, due to the large volume of responses we receive from our postings, we are not able to respond directly to each individual who applies or expresses interest in Spire, or accept inquiries by telephone. While we are happy to accept unsolicited resumes, we typically only contact applicants who apply for advertised openings. If there is interest in scheduling an interview for an available position, one of our representatives will contact you.

Spire Corporation
Attn: Human Resources Department
One Patriots Park
Bedford, MA 01730-2396/USA
Email:careers@spirecorp.com

Spire is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/H/V) and encourages diversity in the workplace.

Location: Bedford, MA

• Compensation: Competitive
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Jobs In Solar: SolarTec USA is seeking Installers Los Angeles Area

Reply to: fred@solartecusa.com
Date: 2009-06-30, 3:13PM PDT

SOLAR INSTALLERS AND MRKETING PERSONEL ARE NEEDED

SolarTec USA is seeking talented, enthusiastic & committed people to join its expanding operation for SOLAR INSTALLERS. Installer must be Licensed Installers with C10 or C46 preferred.

We also have solar installation TRAINING for individuals on July 11 & 12 from 8am – 5pm. The fee is $395. Please email your resume to: Fred@SolarTecUSA.com.

Or Contact Us at: (888) TRY 1 SOLAR or (888) 879-1765

Compensation: Per job performance and commission.

• This is a contract job.
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Solar Impuse Solar Plane

The Solar Impulse Website has great images and videos supporting the press release info below:

From Swiss watchmaker Omega:

The development of a performance simulation and testing system (system test bench) for
the Solar Impulse project led by Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, whose
objective is to develop and build an exclusively solar-powered airplane and to fly it
day and night by 2009, and around the world by the end of 2011. Known for its
precision-technology watches, the development of innovative timekeeping equipment
and its historic role as Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games, Omega has been
deeply involved together with the Group Team in the development of the airplane’s
engine and of the system test bench used to test various components of the Solar
Impulse airplane. A member of Swatch Group, the world’s largest watchmaking Group
and a leading provider of advanced technologies to a variety of industries, Omega
contributes its high-profile brand presence, communication support and essential
technologies developed by Swatch Group specialists in the areas of automation and
the development of test equipment to the Solar Impulse project.

Solar Impulse Test Bench

The system test bench is an electromechanical system designed to enable the Solar
Impulse development team to simulate and test the performance of the airplane's
electrical systems at the conceptual stage, i.e. before production of the respective
components begins. In developing this bench, the OMEGA team made use of previous
experience in Swatch automation and testing of hybrid cars. The team will test the
airplane's electrical propulsion systems, including the batteries, the electric motors
and the connections to the propellers. In particular, as full-sized solar panels for the
airplane are not yet available for testing, the system test bench will allow the Solar
Impulse team to simulate the performance of the solar panels destined to provide the
sole source of energy to the plane’s four electric motors. The tests will determine the
effective energy delivered by the solar cells to the motors. The team will also analyze
the performance of the motor under normal conditions and at temperatures ranging
from –40ºC to +55ºC; battery capacity; and the performance of the airplane’s
controls.

Hybrid Drive Propulsion Technology

Omega’s support is of critical importance to the Solar Impulse project, in particular
with respect to the airplane’s electrical propulsion system. Omega is providing the
technological expertise that enabled the development, initiated in the 1980s, of the
Swatchmobile hybrid propulsion system, along with the services of one of the experts
who oversaw development of the innovative automobile’s hybrid-drive engine. The
Swatchmobile was conceived - far ahead of its time - as a hybrid vehicle that
combined a thermal motor with four electric motors powered by a rechargeable
battery. The numerous technological challenges facing the Swatchmobile development
engineers to conceive and implement totally innovative solutions in terms of
propulsion electronics, electric motors, battery management and security. It is this
invaluable expertise and exceptional experience that Omega has made available to
the Solar Impulse development team.

One of the main supporters of this project is Bertrand Piccard.