Nissan says the car's maintenance costs will be equal to or lower than a gas fueled vehicle.
They even have Lance Armstrong doing a video promotion for the Leaf.
Check out the details at Nissanusa.com.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Nissan Begins Taking Orders for Electric Leaf
Nissan says the car's maintenance costs will be equal to or lower than a gas fueled vehicle.
They even have Lance Armstrong doing a video promotion for the Leaf.
Check out the details at Nissanusa.com.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Jobs In Solar: IT Portfolio Analyst - Fresno CA
Date: 2010-08-24, 3:55PM PDT
Reply to: see below
Mainstream Energy Corporation through its operating companies, REC Solar and AEE Solar, is the nation’s largest and most respected providers of solar photovoltaic systems and products to residential, commercial and government customers. We believe that rapid integration of solar and other renewable energy sources into the conventional electricity grid is both inevitable and absolutely vital to creating a more secure and sustainable world.
We are seeking a IT Portfolio Analyst located in our San Luis Obispo headquarters. Ideal candidates will desire continual learning and growth opportunities. The IT Portfolio Analyst is responsible for:
• Understanding the overall demand for IT projects and services
• Providing IT leadership with critical decision support information / analytics.
• Ensuring alignment of IT resources and project priorities.
• Coordinating the level of effort to address infrastructure needs
• Identifying IT teams and resources needed
• Managing preliminary expectations of IT delivery dates. I
• Contributing to the portfolio management discipline or other process improvements.
At Mainstream Energy we consider the environmental impact of our business decisions whenever possible. To minimize paper waste, we request that all candidates send resumes via our website. Apply online at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RECSOLAR&cws=5&rid=654
Compensation: BOE
Reply to: see below
Mainstream Energy Corporation through its operating companies, REC Solar and AEE Solar, is the nation’s largest and most respected providers of solar photovoltaic systems and products to residential, commercial and government customers. We believe that rapid integration of solar and other renewable energy sources into the conventional electricity grid is both inevitable and absolutely vital to creating a more secure and sustainable world.
We are seeking a IT Portfolio Analyst located in our San Luis Obispo headquarters. Ideal candidates will desire continual learning and growth opportunities. The IT Portfolio Analyst is responsible for:
• Understanding the overall demand for IT projects and services
• Providing IT leadership with critical decision support information / analytics.
• Ensuring alignment of IT resources and project priorities.
• Coordinating the level of effort to address infrastructure needs
• Identifying IT teams and resources needed
• Managing preliminary expectations of IT delivery dates. I
• Contributing to the portfolio management discipline or other process improvements.
At Mainstream Energy we consider the environmental impact of our business decisions whenever possible. To minimize paper waste, we request that all candidates send resumes via our website. Apply online at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RECSOLAR&cws=5&rid=654
Compensation: BOE
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Green Production Guide for Entertainment Industry
Hollywood has been criticized for having so many of it's stars speak about environmental issues while production companies pay off very large energy bills due to many blazing lights and high tech cameras. Sometimes production sets are torn down and thrown away without considering if all or parts of the sets could be reused.
Along with a searchable vendor database, entertainment industry companies and individuals can check their "carbon footprint." Companies can calculate their use of fuel, heating, electricity, travel/accommodations and view their current carbon emissions rate.
A "Best Practices" page gives helpful hints and suggests new ways to recycle sets, finding makeup not tested on animals, using locally grown food sources for production set catering and buying in bulk, etc.
Sounds like a commons sense and cost control campaign that really should've been implemented years ago. The higher their costs, the more the public has to pay for tickets.
Here's the Green Production Guide.
If you're a vendor/supplier to the entertainment industry you can apply to be included in Vendor Database.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Jobs In Solar: Roof Surveyor - Site Designer (New Jersey)
Date: 2010-08-19, 9:11PM EDT
Reply to: job-8r49x-1908509676@craigslist.org
A Renewable Industry Leader in Commercial/Industrial Solar Design and Integration is looking for an associate to join our team. This person will perform site visits all over NJ, which include project mapping and measurements on a variety of conditions. You must be comfortable with heights and climbing ladders and you must be reliable. You also must hold a valid drivers license and own a car. (Mileage Reimbursement at the federal rate of $0.50/mile.)
This position offers $20-25/hr and benefits and provides an excellent working atmosphere with room for advancement within the company. Computer skills a major plus. CAD skills would be a huge bonus.
Please send an email with your qualifications. In your subject header please write first - "Surveyor Applicant - [your full name]"
Location: New Jersey
Compensation: $20-25/hour + benefits grow into salary quickly
Reply to: job-8r49x-1908509676@craigslist.org
A Renewable Industry Leader in Commercial/Industrial Solar Design and Integration is looking for an associate to join our team. This person will perform site visits all over NJ, which include project mapping and measurements on a variety of conditions. You must be comfortable with heights and climbing ladders and you must be reliable. You also must hold a valid drivers license and own a car. (Mileage Reimbursement at the federal rate of $0.50/mile.)
This position offers $20-25/hr and benefits and provides an excellent working atmosphere with room for advancement within the company. Computer skills a major plus. CAD skills would be a huge bonus.
Please send an email with your qualifications. In your subject header please write first - "Surveyor Applicant - [your full name]"
Location: New Jersey
Compensation: $20-25/hour + benefits grow into salary quickly
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Jobs In Solar: Project Manager (Haiti)
Date: 2010-08-18, 3:01PM CDT
Reply to: job-rkm9r-1906089533@craigslist.org
The Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF), a, non-profit organization based in Washington , DC seeks a Project Manager to oversee its solar electrification projects in Haiti.
The position will be based in Haiti with possible travel in the US. The Project Manager will assess project sites, design appropriate systems, manage the procurement and installation processes, prepare financial and project reporting for donors, manage a local staff/office, and assist with development of new projects.
Eligible candidates will have, at a minimum 3 years of extensive experience in the design and installation of off-grid PV systems with generator back-up, training experience in PV, experience working in developing countries, and demonstrated ability to manage complex projects. Candidate must be fluent in English; proficiency in French and/or Creole strongly preferred.
Application instructions: Ability to follow instructions is a crucial qualification. Please include in your cover letter a thoughtful explanation of why SELF’s mission is exciting to you and how you are uniquely qualified for the position.
Email cover letter and resume to email address included in this listing or by mail at 1612 K Street, Suite 402, Washington, DC 20006. No phone calls.
Location: Haiti
Compensation: TBD
Reply to: job-rkm9r-1906089533@craigslist.org
The Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF), a, non-profit organization based in Washington , DC seeks a Project Manager to oversee its solar electrification projects in Haiti.
The position will be based in Haiti with possible travel in the US. The Project Manager will assess project sites, design appropriate systems, manage the procurement and installation processes, prepare financial and project reporting for donors, manage a local staff/office, and assist with development of new projects.
Eligible candidates will have, at a minimum 3 years of extensive experience in the design and installation of off-grid PV systems with generator back-up, training experience in PV, experience working in developing countries, and demonstrated ability to manage complex projects. Candidate must be fluent in English; proficiency in French and/or Creole strongly preferred.
Application instructions: Ability to follow instructions is a crucial qualification. Please include in your cover letter a thoughtful explanation of why SELF’s mission is exciting to you and how you are uniquely qualified for the position.
Email cover letter and resume to email address included in this listing or by mail at 1612 K Street, Suite 402, Washington, DC 20006. No phone calls.
Location: Haiti
Compensation: TBD
- This is at a non-profit organization.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Clarian Technologies Plug-In Solar Power!
You purchase 1, 2 or more solar panels, plug them into Clarian's module-plug that into your usual outlet and you have engergy from the sun. Their circuit monitor must be plugged into the outlet first and then the module. The power module syncs to the circuit monitor and then starts generating power. The power module will support up to 1 kilowatt or 1,000 watts which means you can run a small appliance off of it. They've designed it so you can start with a 200 watt system and then add to it as you go.
Their estimate is that if you use their system and expand it you'll wait about 4 years or less for the systems to pay for itself.
Their systems is expandable as you can add panels as your budget affords. They're talking about a $600 entry fee for a single panel system right now. Their working on a mounting which would hold 20 or 30 panels. Otherwise you can position this systems anywhere you wish as long as it's facing the sun naturally. Great for renters-if you move you take it with you-it's not attached to the structure of the house.
Their estimating they'll have these first beginning systems available on the market in Spring of 2011.
Check out the interview with Clarian's president Chad Maglaque at CNN.
Here's Clarian.
Here's Clarian's quick view of their system:
Monday, August 16, 2010
The Cost of Solar Panels Worth The Investment?
By Richard Woolsey
We all like to agree that going green is the way to go. But does this shift in thinking (and money for installation) measure up? It is worth it? Most of us want to do something proactive for the environment and save on energy costs by hiring solar power companies to install solar roof vents, solar attic vents, and all sorts of solar powered fans and products.
The cost for solar panels and solar powered products can be an EXCELLENT way to accomplish all the above PROVIDED it is manage by a professional. There are countless companies and thousands of gizmos to reduce greenhouse gases and the cost CAN be worth it - just be sure that the installation and the quality of any residential solar panel or product is 100% quality. This will make the solar panels cost worth the initial installation, in the long run.
Quality solar panels with a lifetime warranty are always the best choice. Why? The cost may be higher but the effectiveness, longevity, and overall energy savings for you will be superior.
What if you plan to sell your residential house within 5 years or less?
If you plan on selling your house under 5 years, you might be asking why bother with having the installation of superior solar energy products? The answer is this: It adds a very powerful selling feature when you decide to sell your home!
Though the cost, whether a solar powered roof vent, attic vent, fan, or a basic energy saving device is always reducing in price - the cost for professional installation is always rising. Educated and experienced installers are now in demand.
From an environmental point of view, any home improvement that adds solar panels is always worth the initial cost. We all agree that our planet is being extremely stressed. But what many of us do not know is the planet Earth is totally SAFE
Why is it safe?
Because the Earth has been around for billions of years! As George Carlin says in one of his comedic acts, "The planet Earth will shake us off like a bad case of flees!" In other words, the planet isn't going anywhere, but WE ARE if we continue sabotaging our environment.
And yes, nobody likes doomsday talk. But sometimes we all need to take a few serious minutes to consider our situation and our relationship to nature and the planet. Solar panels, regardless of the cost, is the wave of our new future.
Want to start helping and doing your part?
We Shall See.
Rick Woolsey is a Solar Panel Provider for Residential Homes Including http://www.roofinsulation.ca/ Roof Insulation. Visit His Website for More Information About Solar Panels Cost.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Jobs In Solar: Production Technician (Hillsboro, Portland OR)
Date: 2010-08-12, 2:51PM PDT
Reply to: job-zqaqj-1895498784@craigslist.org
Production Technician II
Reporting to a Production Shift Supervisor, the Production Technician will be responsible to assist in the operation of Cell production equipment set and will work towards certification. In this position, you will work with maintenance technicians, processes and manufacturing engineers to ensure efficient day-to-day production operations in a high-volume manufacturing facility. You will work as a team member to continuously improve production processes. Rapid expansion in the Solar PV market offers excellent career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Specific Responsibilities associated with this opportunity include:
• Perform manufacturing tasks to established work instructions and procedures in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Initiate planned corrective actions
• Maintain housekeeping in work areas in accordance with 5S (Lean) principles
• Comply with all company safety and environmental requirements
• Enter data into computers and identify OOC conditions, respond to OOC according to established procedures
• May perform simple tasks including the movement of parts and materials
• Participate in shift “passdowns” as required
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
This position is ideal for a candidate who is enthusiastic about being a “green collar” worker in the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. Successful candidates should demonstrate a desire for personal development, communicate easily, enjoy working in a team environment and be highly flexible. The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency (e.g., GED). Preference will be given for candidates with a high school diploma from a technical school, or with an emphasis on technical prep coursework.
• Must possess 1-3 year of High Assembly, Manufacturing or related experience.
• A basic working knowledge of the following equipment and/or production processes is preferred: Diffusion Furnaces, Wet Bench Etching equipment; Photolithography, Epi and other equipment related to silicon wafer processing in Solar, Semiconductor or MEMS manufacturing.
• Must possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal) as you will be working in a team environment that is very data-driven.
• Basic computer skills are required including familiarity with windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word). Additional preference given for familiarity with manufacturing or ERP systems and data entry and/or collection from such systems.
• Familiarization and experience with SPC (Statistical Process Control) is preferred but not required.
• A working knowledge of basic equipment and manufacturing safety procedures is required (e.g., lock-out / tag-out, electrical / high-voltage, chemical, reading MSDS, incident response procedures).
• Must demonstrate and ability to conduct data collection and measurement activities utilizing standard and metric systems.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and be physically able to perform some repetitive motions.
Payrate:
Level II
$11.00/hr day shift
$11.60/hr night shift
Shifts: 12 hrs 15 min
FHD: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday 5:30am to 5:45pm
BHD: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Wednesday 5:30am to 5:45pm
FHN: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday 5:30pm to 5:45am
BHN: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday 5:30pm to 5:45am
If you are interested in this position please contact our recruiter at :
503-224-4556 to schedule an interview or apply in person
at:
538 SW Madison St.
Portland, Oregon 97204
Location: Hillsboro
Compensation: 11.00-11.75 an hour plus full benefits
Reply to: job-zqaqj-1895498784@craigslist.org
Production Technician II
Reporting to a Production Shift Supervisor, the Production Technician will be responsible to assist in the operation of Cell production equipment set and will work towards certification. In this position, you will work with maintenance technicians, processes and manufacturing engineers to ensure efficient day-to-day production operations in a high-volume manufacturing facility. You will work as a team member to continuously improve production processes. Rapid expansion in the Solar PV market offers excellent career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Specific Responsibilities associated with this opportunity include:
• Perform manufacturing tasks to established work instructions and procedures in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Initiate planned corrective actions
• Maintain housekeeping in work areas in accordance with 5S (Lean) principles
• Comply with all company safety and environmental requirements
• Enter data into computers and identify OOC conditions, respond to OOC according to established procedures
• May perform simple tasks including the movement of parts and materials
• Participate in shift “passdowns” as required
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
This position is ideal for a candidate who is enthusiastic about being a “green collar” worker in the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. Successful candidates should demonstrate a desire for personal development, communicate easily, enjoy working in a team environment and be highly flexible. The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency (e.g., GED). Preference will be given for candidates with a high school diploma from a technical school, or with an emphasis on technical prep coursework.
• Must possess 1-3 year of High Assembly, Manufacturing or related experience.
• A basic working knowledge of the following equipment and/or production processes is preferred: Diffusion Furnaces, Wet Bench Etching equipment; Photolithography, Epi and other equipment related to silicon wafer processing in Solar, Semiconductor or MEMS manufacturing.
• Must possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal) as you will be working in a team environment that is very data-driven.
• Basic computer skills are required including familiarity with windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word). Additional preference given for familiarity with manufacturing or ERP systems and data entry and/or collection from such systems.
• Familiarization and experience with SPC (Statistical Process Control) is preferred but not required.
• A working knowledge of basic equipment and manufacturing safety procedures is required (e.g., lock-out / tag-out, electrical / high-voltage, chemical, reading MSDS, incident response procedures).
• Must demonstrate and ability to conduct data collection and measurement activities utilizing standard and metric systems.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and be physically able to perform some repetitive motions.
Payrate:
Level II
$11.00/hr day shift
$11.60/hr night shift
Shifts: 12 hrs 15 min
FHD: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday 5:30am to 5:45pm
BHD: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Wednesday 5:30am to 5:45pm
FHN: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday 5:30pm to 5:45am
BHN: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday 5:30pm to 5:45am
If you are interested in this position please contact our recruiter at :
503-224-4556 to schedule an interview or apply in person
at:
538 SW Madison St.
Portland, Oregon 97204
Location: Hillsboro
Compensation: 11.00-11.75 an hour plus full benefits
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Phone calls about this job are ok.
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Win a Free Home Solar System
It's a full service installation and all the permits, design, engineering, installation and rebate paperwork will be done by the company.
Open to homeowners who live in California and Colorado only!
Sweepstakes closes on September 15th 2010 at 6pm PST.
Here are the Official Free Solar Electric System Sweepstakes Rules.
Here's the Sweepstakes Form.
* Note-Solar Power Buzz has no relationship or affiliation with Real Goods Solar.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Jobs In Solar: Broker-Sales /Experienced (New York-New Jersey -PA)
Date: 2010-08-11, 2:14PM EDT
Reply to: rkwhrs4u@aol.com
We are a rapidly expanding energy consulting company that is based out of Pennsylvania. We are seeking the future leaders of our company, and looking for those individuals who want to build community relationships. With the recent deregulation of electricity, timing could not be any better for motivated, self-starters to help businesses reduce their overall utility cost, and earn uncapped residual incomes in the process. We will provide you with the best tools to succeed in the industry, and 24/7 LOCAL SUPPORT. This is a huge opportunity and positions are filling fast, the window of opportunity is now. We offer FREE TRAINING SEMINARS (NOT WEBINARS), and instant earning potential, with absolutely no upfront fees, or credit checks.
As an energy consultant, your only responsibilities will be to educate local businesses in your area about deregulation, discuss their options, and service them once they are your client. There is no prior experience required, only a desire to succeed and a willingness to learn. WE ARE LOOKING FOR HIGH LEVEL MARKETING/SALES CONSULTANTS WHO APPRECIATE PROFESSIONALISM, AND ARE LOOKING TO BUILD BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, NOT JUST SELL! There are a lot of website based/MLM positions available in this industry, we are NOT interested in that approach. We are very hands on, and professional.
WE PAY VERY HIGH COMMISSIONS BASED ON OUR ABILITY TO OBTAIN HIGH LEVEL CONSULTANTS who are client driven not “override” driven, so only serious “CONSULTANTS” should consider our approach. (60% + residuals = The highest in the industry) These FULL commissions are not only paid every year that the customer is retained, but THEY ARE PAID UP-FRONT FOR EACH YEAR!
We are currently brokering deals in all deregulated markets including PA, MD, DC,DEL, NJ, NY, CONN, MASS, ETC. As an energy broker you will have the ability to not only offer your client real-time quotes, but also negotiate them lower deals than our competitors, and lock them in for up to 36 months !
(WE AR LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS STATEWIDE AS WE ALSO BROKER GAS DEALS AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PROJECTS i.e. solar/wind, not just electricity…..)
FOR MORE INFORMATION RESPOND TO THIS POSTING, OR EMAIL HR/DEVELOPMENT AT rkwhrs4u@aol.com or call Rod Walter at (717)-576-4073. PLEASE INCLUDE ANY WORK HISTORY/RESUME THAT YOU HAVE READILY AVAILABLE.
Location: New York-New Jersey -PA
Compensation: 60% Residuals - Highest Pay in the Industry
Reply to: rkwhrs4u@aol.com
We are a rapidly expanding energy consulting company that is based out of Pennsylvania. We are seeking the future leaders of our company, and looking for those individuals who want to build community relationships. With the recent deregulation of electricity, timing could not be any better for motivated, self-starters to help businesses reduce their overall utility cost, and earn uncapped residual incomes in the process. We will provide you with the best tools to succeed in the industry, and 24/7 LOCAL SUPPORT. This is a huge opportunity and positions are filling fast, the window of opportunity is now. We offer FREE TRAINING SEMINARS (NOT WEBINARS), and instant earning potential, with absolutely no upfront fees, or credit checks.
As an energy consultant, your only responsibilities will be to educate local businesses in your area about deregulation, discuss their options, and service them once they are your client. There is no prior experience required, only a desire to succeed and a willingness to learn. WE ARE LOOKING FOR HIGH LEVEL MARKETING/SALES CONSULTANTS WHO APPRECIATE PROFESSIONALISM, AND ARE LOOKING TO BUILD BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, NOT JUST SELL! There are a lot of website based/MLM positions available in this industry, we are NOT interested in that approach. We are very hands on, and professional.
WE PAY VERY HIGH COMMISSIONS BASED ON OUR ABILITY TO OBTAIN HIGH LEVEL CONSULTANTS who are client driven not “override” driven, so only serious “CONSULTANTS” should consider our approach. (60% + residuals = The highest in the industry) These FULL commissions are not only paid every year that the customer is retained, but THEY ARE PAID UP-FRONT FOR EACH YEAR!
We are currently brokering deals in all deregulated markets including PA, MD, DC,DEL, NJ, NY, CONN, MASS, ETC. As an energy broker you will have the ability to not only offer your client real-time quotes, but also negotiate them lower deals than our competitors, and lock them in for up to 36 months !
(WE AR LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS STATEWIDE AS WE ALSO BROKER GAS DEALS AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PROJECTS i.e. solar/wind, not just electricity…..)
FOR MORE INFORMATION RESPOND TO THIS POSTING, OR EMAIL HR/DEVELOPMENT AT rkwhrs4u@aol.com or call Rod Walter at (717)-576-4073. PLEASE INCLUDE ANY WORK HISTORY/RESUME THAT YOU HAVE READILY AVAILABLE.
Location: New York-New Jersey -PA
Compensation: 60% Residuals - Highest Pay in the Industry
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Phone calls about this job are ok.
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Luke Air Force Base to Receive Solar Power System
Environmental assessments and site permits will be the first steps toward a projected completion date of summer 2011. The plant will be built on just 100 acres and will use 52,000 high-efficiency SunPower solar panels. In addition, a single-axis tracking system will allow the panels to follow the sun across the sky, capturing 25 percent more energy than if the panels were stationary.
Approximately 50% of the base's energy will be derived from the new plant.
"The project and our long-term agreement with APS will benefit the American tax-payer," said Air Force Lt. Col. John Thomas, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron commander at Luke. "The Base will receive stable energy costs and increased energy independence associated with using reliable, emission-free solar power."
Visit:
Luke Air Force Base.
Arizona Public Service Company.
SunPower Corp.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
Jobs In Solar: Foreman - Electrical (Phoenix AZ)
Date: 2010-08-06, 9:50AM MST
Reply to: see below
REC Solar is a solar electric system integrator specializing in the design and installation of residential and commercial solar systems. Our vision is to make solar electricity a part of the mainstream energy supply. While still being a medium-sized employer, REC Solar is a market leader in the solar electric industry, experiencing growth rates in excess of 75%/year. By commercializing energy sources that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, we can contribute to a more secure and sustainable world.
We are currently looking for a Solar Electric Foreman to work in the field of solar electric system installation. A minimum of 5 years electrical experience is required.
The responsibilities associated with this opportunity are as follows:
* Organize, lead, and train crews to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframes;
* Ensure attention to detail with an emphasis on quality and safety;
* Analyze and resolve worker problems and recommend solutions;
* Relate to the public and to customers in a professional, courteous and respectful manner, appropriately responding to their complaints;
* Work with up to 600 Volt Circuits.
Requirements:
* Journeyman Electrician OR LRT Registration Required;
* Full range of mobility in upper and lower body;
* Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time;
* Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks;
* Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday;
* Experience with electrical work involving wiring up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC;
* Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
At REC Solar we consider the environmental impact of our business decisions whenever possible. To minimize paper waste, we request that all candidates send resumes via our website. APPLY ONLINE at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RECSOLAR&cws=1&rid=561
Location: Phoenix
Reply to: see below
REC Solar is a solar electric system integrator specializing in the design and installation of residential and commercial solar systems. Our vision is to make solar electricity a part of the mainstream energy supply. While still being a medium-sized employer, REC Solar is a market leader in the solar electric industry, experiencing growth rates in excess of 75%/year. By commercializing energy sources that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, we can contribute to a more secure and sustainable world.
We are currently looking for a Solar Electric Foreman to work in the field of solar electric system installation. A minimum of 5 years electrical experience is required.
The responsibilities associated with this opportunity are as follows:
* Organize, lead, and train crews to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframes;
* Ensure attention to detail with an emphasis on quality and safety;
* Analyze and resolve worker problems and recommend solutions;
* Relate to the public and to customers in a professional, courteous and respectful manner, appropriately responding to their complaints;
* Work with up to 600 Volt Circuits.
Requirements:
* Journeyman Electrician OR LRT Registration Required;
* Full range of mobility in upper and lower body;
* Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time;
* Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks;
* Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday;
* Experience with electrical work involving wiring up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC;
* Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
At REC Solar we consider the environmental impact of our business decisions whenever possible. To minimize paper waste, we request that all candidates send resumes via our website. APPLY ONLINE at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RECSOLAR&cws=1&rid=561
Location: Phoenix
- Compensation: boe
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Solar Panel Placement
The answer is finding optimal alignment for the panels according to your location:
Check out How to Get Maximum Solar Energy Collection.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Jobs In Solar: Paid Business Internship in the Solar Industry
Date: 2010-08-02, 1:59PM PDT
Reply to: job-kqbxc-1877102423@craigslist.org
This internship is designed for students (high school/college/recent grad) seeking work experience in solar sales & marketing. Interns in the top 20-30% of each class will receive a full-time job offer.
We were founded by a team from the University of Chicago and backed by a number of prominent investors across the U.S. With a highly effective door-to-door approach, we are the largest originators of residential solar customers in California.
This program is designed for students with no prior sales or solar experience. Ideal candidates have superior communication skills, high intelligence, and excellent work ethic. With offices in Northern and Southern California, this is your opportunity to establish yourself as a part of a young, rapidly-expanding company.
Internship Details:
• Schedule: Weekends 9am-6pm
• Office Locations: San Francisco, Santa Clara, Pleasanton, Cerritos
• Compensation: Uncapped Commission Structure + Bonus (avg. $2,000-$8,000)
• Team atmosphere
• Intensive classroom & field training
If you are serious about gaining experience in one of the fastest-growing industries while fighting climate change and reducing our carbon footprint, Click Here to request more information. We do receive several hundred applications per month for only a handful of openings, so we apologize in advance that we cannot offer everyone an interview.
Hiring Organization: www.solmentum.com
Reply to: job-kqbxc-1877102423@craigslist.org
This internship is designed for students (high school/college/recent grad) seeking work experience in solar sales & marketing. Interns in the top 20-30% of each class will receive a full-time job offer.
We were founded by a team from the University of Chicago and backed by a number of prominent investors across the U.S. With a highly effective door-to-door approach, we are the largest originators of residential solar customers in California.
This program is designed for students with no prior sales or solar experience. Ideal candidates have superior communication skills, high intelligence, and excellent work ethic. With offices in Northern and Southern California, this is your opportunity to establish yourself as a part of a young, rapidly-expanding company.
Internship Details:
• Schedule: Weekends 9am-6pm
• Office Locations: San Francisco, Santa Clara, Pleasanton, Cerritos
• Compensation: Uncapped Commission Structure + Bonus (avg. $2,000-$8,000)
• Team atmosphere
• Intensive classroom & field training
If you are serious about gaining experience in one of the fastest-growing industries while fighting climate change and reducing our carbon footprint, Click Here to request more information. We do receive several hundred applications per month for only a handful of openings, so we apologize in advance that we cannot offer everyone an interview.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Standford University's PETE Boosts Solar Efficiency 50%
Professor Melosh's group coated a piece of semiconducting material with a thin layer of metal "cesium." Cesium is a silvery gold highly reactive metal. Coating the material with cesium resulted in the material being able to use both light and heat to generate electricity.
This new physical process created a new photovoltaic-like response that worked better at higher temperatures. Most silicon solar cells become inert at 100 degrees Celsius but the PETE device didn't reach it's peak until temps rose over 200 degrees Celsius.
Melosh: "The light would come in and hit our PETE device first, where we would take advantage of both the incident light and the heat that it produces, and then we would dump the waste heat to their existing thermal conversion systems," Melosh said. "So the PETE process has two really big benefits in energy production over normal technology."
They figure PETE would work best in a concentrated solar devices such as parabolic dishes. These dishes can reach 800 degrees and they concentrate energy using thermal conversion mechanisms. The hotter the better for this new solar conversion process says Melosh.
Melosh believes that the PETE process is much more economical than traditional methods and thinks that a 6 inch wafer of material is all that would be needed.
They used the gallium nitride semiconductor for these tests but will experiment with other semiconductor material such as gallium arsenide which is found in common personal electronics. The right semiconductor could boost solar conversion rates up to between 50% to 60%!
In addition, he says at those levels solar energy can become as cost competitive as oil and coal.
Keep in mind these tests are just the beginning and no doubt scientists will be discovering many more ways to make solar energy as efficient as possible.
Here's Assistant Professor Nick Melosh talking about PETE and the process:
Learn more at Stanford University.
PETE photo courtesy of Assistant Professor Nick Melosh.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Make Your Own Solar Generator for Your RV
*** Editor: Here's an informative article for you RVers out there. Need a solar generator for your RV?
Thinking About Making a DIY Solar Generator For Your RV?
By Kieran Gracie
Recreational Vehicles (RVs) are designed to give you the freedom of the open road. In theory you can drive anywhere the mood takes you, but often you are restricted to official camp sites because you need somewhere to plug in and recharge your batteries. Even if you use your batteries sparingly to work on-board appliances you will still find they will need recharging from time to time - usually more often than you had planned! And beware, regularly flattening a battery will shorten its life considerably. But there is now an attractive option - solar panels for RV - that will give you true flexibility to go where you want, and they can be made easily and for very little money.
RVs can be fitted with generators, but these tend to be noisy and smelly. Nowadays solar panels or portable solar generators are often fitted to provide all or most of your electrical requirements without damaging your battery, and literally anybody can put these together in their backyard. If you have a fuel-powered generator you can keep it as a backup - much less wearing on the ears and pocket. Keep that generator for powering the lights at your next outdoor party!
Portable solar panels can be easily stored if foldable, and they are usually quite light and easy to move. A single 4ft x 2 ft solar panel will produce about 75 to 100 watts, which is about equal to a pair of golf cart batteries. This would probably be sufficient for a typical 24ft RV but it would depend, of course, on your own electrical needs. Most RVs use less than 400 watts. Perhaps start with a couple of solar panels, and fit some more as needed.
There are some additional things you will need if you will be driving regularly in hot climates. You will need a solar-powered battery charger with battery temperature compensation to prevent overcharging of, and damage to, your batteries. Also, solar panels on the roof of an RV can get very warm, which can affect their efficiency and can lead to voltage drops. Ensure that your solar panels have a rating of at least 17 volts to to stop this becoming a problem. These are just some things to keep in mind.
You will see a range of kits for RV solar panels on the market, but note how costly they are. We thoroughly recommend the make-it-yourself route. It is easy and fun and well within the competence of every oxygen-breathing adult, even the ham-fisted ones! And much cheaper than buying a kit.
What you will need, however, is expert advice before you start to build a diy solar generator, otherwise you will probably waste a lot of time and effort doing research and not necessarily doing the job properly. Don't worry, professional advice and step-by-step instructions are rel=nofollow [http://buildthingsdirect.com/]readily available if you know the right source, and only cost a few bucks. We believe this is a good investment.
Author: Kieran Gracie
Website: http://buildthingsdirect.com
Our aim is to provide in one place a number of building projects for backyards and gardens, such as sheds, chicken coops, log cabins, wind turbines, solar water heaters for houses and swimming pools, solar panels and other easy step-by-step guides for the amateur and professional alike. There is more information about making solar panels for rv and portable solar generators on our website.
By Kieran Gracie
Recreational Vehicles (RVs) are designed to give you the freedom of the open road. In theory you can drive anywhere the mood takes you, but often you are restricted to official camp sites because you need somewhere to plug in and recharge your batteries. Even if you use your batteries sparingly to work on-board appliances you will still find they will need recharging from time to time - usually more often than you had planned! And beware, regularly flattening a battery will shorten its life considerably. But there is now an attractive option - solar panels for RV - that will give you true flexibility to go where you want, and they can be made easily and for very little money.
RVs can be fitted with generators, but these tend to be noisy and smelly. Nowadays solar panels or portable solar generators are often fitted to provide all or most of your electrical requirements without damaging your battery, and literally anybody can put these together in their backyard. If you have a fuel-powered generator you can keep it as a backup - much less wearing on the ears and pocket. Keep that generator for powering the lights at your next outdoor party!
Portable solar panels can be easily stored if foldable, and they are usually quite light and easy to move. A single 4ft x 2 ft solar panel will produce about 75 to 100 watts, which is about equal to a pair of golf cart batteries. This would probably be sufficient for a typical 24ft RV but it would depend, of course, on your own electrical needs. Most RVs use less than 400 watts. Perhaps start with a couple of solar panels, and fit some more as needed.
There are some additional things you will need if you will be driving regularly in hot climates. You will need a solar-powered battery charger with battery temperature compensation to prevent overcharging of, and damage to, your batteries. Also, solar panels on the roof of an RV can get very warm, which can affect their efficiency and can lead to voltage drops. Ensure that your solar panels have a rating of at least 17 volts to to stop this becoming a problem. These are just some things to keep in mind.
You will see a range of kits for RV solar panels on the market, but note how costly they are. We thoroughly recommend the make-it-yourself route. It is easy and fun and well within the competence of every oxygen-breathing adult, even the ham-fisted ones! And much cheaper than buying a kit.
What you will need, however, is expert advice before you start to build a diy solar generator, otherwise you will probably waste a lot of time and effort doing research and not necessarily doing the job properly. Don't worry, professional advice and step-by-step instructions are rel=nofollow [http://buildthingsdirect.com/]readily available if you know the right source, and only cost a few bucks. We believe this is a good investment.
Author: Kieran Gracie
Website: http://buildthingsdirect.com
Our aim is to provide in one place a number of building projects for backyards and gardens, such as sheds, chicken coops, log cabins, wind turbines, solar water heaters for houses and swimming pools, solar panels and other easy step-by-step guides for the amateur and professional alike. There is more information about making solar panels for rv and portable solar generators on our website.
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