Jobs In Solar: Solar Installer/Service Tech (Davie FL)

Date: 2010-12-29, 11:43AM EST
Reply to: job-qs5dv-2134304699@craigslist.org

Solar Installer/ Service technician needed for Solar Water & Pool Heating and Solar AC installations and service

Experience in plumbing, electrical, and roofing preferred or will train right person. needs own hand tools

Hours vary per week depending on work -

Needs to be flexible with work hours. M-F with some Saturdays

Pay depends on experience

Must have clean driving record and no arrests. Physically able to lift collectors onto roof.

This is a drug-free - smoke free work environment.

Please respond by email

Location: Davie, Florida

20,000 Solar Powered Radios Delivered to Afghans

Photo credit-RFE/RA

Radio Free Europe has sponsored the delivery of 20,000 solar-powered radios to people in Afghanistan who live in rural communities. Thousands of adults and children now have access to information coming out of Kabul that will let them not only know the news but be able to make decisions about voting.

Nomads, school children and refugees who are scattered throughout remote villages received crank-type solar-powered radios courtesy of Radio Azadi and Radio Free Europe. It's an attempt to connect Afghans to what is currently going on in their country and to promote peace and democracy in their view.

The radios are from Palo Alto California based Eton Corporation.

More details at Radio Free Europe.

How to Handle Broken Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Energy Star Chart

CFLs or Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs are a nice way to light up your home or office. Millions upon millions of them are currently being used as a way of helping to save energy and money on monthly electrical bills.

The US government's Energy Star program qualifies compact fluorescent light bulbs through the manufacturers meeting Energy Star's guidelines and specifications.

There are safe ways to handle these CFLs that will prevent accidental dropping and breakage. Each compact fluorescent bulb contains a very small amount of Mercury. Mercury is extremely poisonous and harmful so learning what to do in case of a bulb breaking is important.

If a bulb breaks the first thing we're told to do is open the door to the room you're in for a few minutes and to keep it open even after clean up. In the cold Winter months that's a difficult thing to ask but the vapors produced by dropping the bulb are potentially damaging.

Here's tips for the general safe handling of these bulbs at the government's Energy Star site:

Learning about CFLs.

In addition if you scroll down to the bottom of this PDF you'll see instructions for the careful cleaning up of the broken bulb should yours drop:

How should I clean up a broken fluorescent bulb?

As you can see you never touch the contents of a dropped and shattered compact fluorescent light bulb with your bare hands. Advisable to wear gloves and put the debris in a sealed container. There are places that recycle CFLs so you might call one one your area and ask them the best way to handle the debris. 

Here's a video from MSNBC illustrating the potential problems of dealing with the tiny bit of mercury contained in these bulbs:

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Jobs In Solar: Electrical Engineer for Design of Solar Power Systems (Los Angeles Area)

Date: 2010-12-25, 10:42PM PST
Reply to: job-b6rwq-2129390097@craigslist.org

Avivah Tech has an immediate need for an experienced Electrical Engineer, proficient in the design of installing integrated PV panels or arrays, inverters, and grid-tied electrical systems, for work on school district or community college projects. Qualified candidates will have 2 years of relevant work experience, and be available to work on projects on contract basis. P.E. license is not required.

For immediate consideration, send cover letter and resume.

• Telecommuting is OK.
• This is a part-time job.

Zephyr Solar Plane Has Record Confirmed

British built solar powered unmanned plane "Zephyr" had it's record confirmed by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI). Earlier this year the solar powered ultra-light carbon fiber unmanned air vehicle (UAV) set a record for doing a non-stop two week flight over the US.

The Zephyr was hand-launched at Yuma Arizona July 9 and landed July 23rd 2010. The plane flew for two weeks without stopping to refuel. The Zephyr has officially set 3 records as of this date.

Manufactured by Qinetiq, the company sees both military and rescue applications in it's future. It is especially well suited for communications in mountainous or hilly areas as it can fly without refueling during daylight or at night. The silicon arrays the plane carries are paper thin keeping the plane aloft longer than other UAV's.

The charged up lithium-sulfur batteries keep the plane going during the night. It loses a little power at night naturally but regains during daytime. It stays up in the air for a much longer period than larger drones that need to refuel.

In times of crisis such as Haiti this type of plane can help rescue crews to communicate in mountain areas when communicating is difficult. It can also be used for surveillance as tracking the infamous pirates off Africa or as a way to keep an eye on widespread fires.

Nicknamed the "Eternal" plane because of it's ability to stay up in the air when other types of planes must return to base to refuel.






More at Qinetiq.

The world governing body for air sports records at Federation Aeronautique Internationale.

Solar Panels Undergo Rigorous Testing by Underwriters Laboratories

Here is an interesting video from CNBC's "Tech Check" series. Manufacturers of solar panels pay Underwriters Laboratories to do extensive testing of their products. The panels are tested for a period of 75 days and undergo tests such as having simulated hail shot at them, exposed to intense heat, slammed with a heavy object, etc. The panels that pass are given the OK by Underwriters and given the UL listed and approved tag.




According to Jay Holman of Clean Energy Blog the risk of rooftop fire is real when talking about rooftop solar installations. Rooftop fires are not a common occurrence but he says a potential problem is caused by an "arc-fault" when electricity arcs across an unwanted air gap in a circuit.

The older the panels the more of a concern - especially poorly made panels that are aging and deteriorating. It will take years before we see if the current solar installations are going to cause problems in this regard. Always helpful to be aware of potential problems.

Here's more about Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters.

Clean Energy Blog.

Underwriters Laboratories.

Jobs In Solar: Front End Software Developer (New York, NY)

Date: 2010-12-18, 3:47PM EST
Reply to: see below

 
Front-End Developer - Position at a Solar Energy Technology Company

Locus Energy is looking for a talented front-end developer to join our team and help build out our platform.  Locus is a leading provider of monitoring and analytics for distributed renewable energy systems, and is currently experiencing tremendous growth.  The ideal candidate is someone who is enthusiastic about working to shape a future where smarter software reduces the cost of managing solar energy systems and thereby accelerates the shift away from fossil fuels.

About the company:

The Company provides monitoring solutions to improve the reliability, efficiency, and accessibility of solar energy systems. We are nearing completion of our initial product, and are looking for an individual to help with the rollout, design, development and management of the product on an ongoing basis.
 
Responsibilities:

• Design and build end-user interfaces (including data visualization), using Flash, Flex, JavaScript and mobile-device technologies
• Be a key part of the software development process, designing scalable systems, designing/testing security measures, and working together within an existing development team
• Provide input on emerging software technologies that that company could incorporate into the overall plan

Requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters degree in CS
• Experience building mobile apps, particularly iPhone apps
• Strong front-end software skills (e.g., UI work in HTML, CSS, Flash, Flex, Javascript, jQuery, Cold Fusion, Java)
• One+ years of experience in front-end development work is preferred
• Live in or near the San Francisco Bay Area or New York City

 ~ Technology, environment, solar ~
Click Here to Apply

• Location: New York, NY
• Compensation: - PerYear

Solar Power News for December 18th 2010

* Energy Tax Grants Extended for One Year

With the passage of the recent tax bill, solar power projects scheduled to begin in 2011 will be able to apply for investment tax credits that cover up to 30% of a project's costs. The deadline had been December 31st of this year and many developers of solar projects were hurrying to start but had too many obstacles to overcome to meet that date.

To qualify for a grant, solar projects must start construction by Dec. 31 2011 which eases the time limit for many developers. Solar companies are lauding the grant extension as also helping companies keep their workers as well a possible increase in hiring in the coming year.

More at the Los Angeles Times. 


*  Solar Power Comes to Egypt 

For the first time in Egyptian history lights in two Egyptian villages will be powered up using solar energy. The villages of Umm al-Saghir and Ain Zahra will have its schools, mosques, medial units and houses receiving solar power. With the new solar energy initiatives in place starting next year, remote villages will now being using solar power, something not available until now.

These villages will be receiving their electricity from Egypt's first thermal-solar power station which will be up and going February 2011. The 140-megawatt plant will be located in Kuraymat. About half a million people will receive energy from this plant.


This new solar energy initiative was the result of the Italian Ministry for Environment and Territory teaming up with Egypt's National Renewable Energy Authority. 






* Pittsburgh Stealer Fans Receive Free Tire Pumps

Tailgaters attending the game Sunday December 19th between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets will be able to get air in tires by using a solar powered tire pump.

The solar power tire pump is the result of the Steelers teaming up with well known aluminum company Alcoa. The joint campaign will promote the idea that football fans can become more green by recycling and using solar energy on a practical level.

This effort is part of the effort the city of Pittsburgh is making to make it's citizens more aware of the environmental options they have. The campaign is called " The Black and Gold City Goes Green."

Read more about the Steelers pumping up fan's tires at Clean Technica.

Jobs In Solar: Solar Project Management/Office Support/Sales (Portland OR)

Date: 2010-12-15, 12:10PM PST
Reply to: job-5ygre-2114614642@craigslist.org

Candidate must have a thorough working knowledge of solar PV, SWH, and solar pool heating. Experience with creating electrical/plumbing schematics and site plans is necessary. Knowledge of solar code and pulling permits a big plus.

Must also understand paperwork involved in solar installations - net metering application, BETC, Energy Trust of Oregon, tax credit and incentive applications, etc.

Opportunity to move into a sales position is likely for the right experienced candidate.

Minimum of 2 years in the solar industry required. Sales experience a plus.

Please respond with resume and note explaining why this is a good fit for you. Those without knowledge of solar energy systems need not apply.

• Location: Portland OR
• Compensation: Salary based on experience, plus commission for any sales

Important Aspects of Windmill Design

Windmill Design - What Is A Windmill Made Of And What Affects Its Design?
By Jo Baker

What does a windmill do, how does it work? A windmill is a construction that converts the energy in wind into mechanical energy, which can then be harnessed as electrical energy.

Most windmills consist of these parts:

• Blades - A windmill can have any number of blades from four to twenty. A special windmill may have more.

• Tower - This is a structure to which the blades are held at the top, so the wind can rotate them.

• Shaft - The shaft holds the blades and attaches them to the tower and allows for the smooth rotation of blades.

• Generator - The generator is what converts mechanical energy to electricity. It can also store electricity to use later.

• Base - The base of the windmill provides support for the upper structure and keeps it grounded to the earth.

So what needs to be taken into consideration in windmill design?

The design of a windmill is affected by many factors. Here are a few of the major ones:

• Wind speed: The wind speed will determine the type of windmill required to capture wind energy. A measurement device known as an Anemometer is used to accurately measure wind speed, as this must be known before deciding which windmill design is the right one to use.

• Wind direction: It is important to know what direction wind blows predominantly when designing a windmill.

• Fluctuations in wind speed: As well as knowing the speed of wind, knowing how the wind fluctuates will also affect the windmill design.

• Changes in wind direction: Wind does not blow continuously in one direction so it is important to be aware of the different directions the wind blows in the area for the windmill placement.

• Surrounding obstacles: Windmills will work best in areas where there are no obstacles to wind flow so be aware of existing and potential structures before deciding on a site for a windmill. Surrounding structures will affect windmill performance.

• Wind turbulence: Wind movement is not guaranteed or predictable, but it is a wise move to have some idea of wind flow and movement in the proposed area for your windmill placement.

• Height of wind activity from the ground: Obviously, the tower height will need to be at the same level where the wind is for the windmill to function as designed.

What are the differences in windmill design?

Aerodynamics means that the basic design of a windmill is based on the factors mentioned in the section above. Different designs of windmills include variations in:

• Quantity of blades

• Blade shape

• Tower height

• Type of generator

• Distance of the installation site from the ground

• Distance between the tower and the generator

When these factors are taken into consideration when looking for the right windmill design for your site, you can maximize the energy you receive for your effort, and minimize, or eliminate your power bill entirely. Windmill design plans for all your windmill solutions available here for your next project, get our complete guide at Green Power Info.

Saving power for now and for our future - Jo Baker

Solar Generation USA Road Trip-Webisode 2

In Webisode 2 of the Solar Generation USA Road Trip we'll see how Midwesterners use solar power in their homes, universities, small businesses and gas stations:

Jobs In Solar: Home energy savings stories for TV show (West Los Angeles CA)

Date: 2010-12-10, 6:39PM PST
Reply to: job-dxp5k-2106458162@craigslist.org

Looking for stories for a up coming TV show about home energy. We are specially looking for people with solar systems, people who have gotten government or other money for their projects. Also looking at stories about increasing the energy efficiency of a home or even an office. 

Successful respondents will be notified next week and we will be shooting soon after. 

Please send a quick story about your energy saving experience to the address on this ad. No on camera experience necessary. There will be compensation. 

The best stories are those that get people thinking differently about conserving energy, it makes them look smart, not just thrifty.

We look forward to hearing about you.

 Location: West Los Angeles CA

Compensation: There will be compensation based on usage

Anheuser-Busch Solar Rooftop

Anheuser-Busch uses an array of 3,000 photovoltaic solar panels that covers 65,000 square feet of their plant's rooftop to produce electricity for making their famous beer products:



Peter Kraemer, vice president of Supply, Anheuser-Busch. “When combined with the solar array at our Fairfield, Calif. brewery, we are now one of the largest users of solar power in the U.S. brewing industry.”

Orion Energy Systems designed, installed and will operate, monitor and maintain the array.

“New Jersey is quickly becoming the No. 2 producer of solar energy in the country and Anheuser-Busch is proud to be among the leaders in our state in use of this technology,” said Kristopher Scholl, general manager, Anheuser-Busch Newark brewery.

* Photo Credit: Anheuser-Busch
* Video courtesy of MarketWatch

Energy Puns and Humor.....

*  Wind power is very popular because it has a lot of fans.

*  The foolish gardener planted a light bulb and thought he would get a power plant.

*  A wise man knows what's watt.

Credit:Cartoonist-Jay Mohr

Jobs In Solar: LICENSED SOLAR CONTRACTOR (North New Jersey)

Date: 2010-12-09, 12:25AM EST
Reply to: job-ph8dm-2103145220@craigslist.org

SUNGEVITY, the solar home specialist, seeks to hire LICENSED electrical contractor to oversee installations completed by our Preferred Installer Network. This full time position will provide licensure and certify that all installations are completed to established standards. The role will combine office-based analysis of all jobs prior to allocation to a Preferred Installer, technical project management, and quality assurance inspections.

THIS POSITION IS ONLY FOR LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS WITH PV EXPERIENCE.

Responsibilities

•Technical review of all projects with design and other departments.
•Quality assurance visits to document installations.
•Establish and maintain installation standards and expectations.
•Site evaluation protocols and data delivery training for contractors.
•Site visits and design layout as needed to convert sales.
•Maintain strong working relationships and resolve issues that arise with contractors in a timely and responsible manner.

Skills

•2 or more years as lead PV installer with thorough knowledge of electrical and structural problems and solutions.
•Understanding of and/or experience with PV system design.
•Familiarity with drafting programs such as SketchUp or AutoCAD.
•Comfortable with spreadsheets; punctual data processing.
•Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
•Good public presence with customers, contractors, tradeshows, etc.
•NABCEP Certification and/or project management experience.
•Motivated self-starter; willing/able to work with minimal supervision.

Location: North New Jersey

Compensation: Please submit a cover letter, specific salary requirements and resume, in that order to adyer@sungevity.com. Due to the volume of applications, submissions lacking these elements may be disqualified.

Solar Power-Alright You Do The Math-Part II

Archimedes

Solar Power Math Problems - Part II, Calculating Wire Size
By James Stringham

In Part 1, we discussed how to calculate solar panel electrical circuits to avoid possible safety issues during their installation and use.  Our calculated circuit current from Part 1 was 10.585 Amps.

Now that we've determined how much current might be produced, I need to select the correct wire size. I'm using type USE-2 cable from the solar panels to the combiner box where the circuit breakers are located. USE-2 cable is UL listed for outdoor use in hot areas (90C) and is also sunlight resistant. The temperature derating of USE-2 in 141-158F is 0.58

[NEC 310.16]
Ampacity of USE-2 cable, 10AWG: 40 amps
40 amps times 0.58 = 23.2 amps
Ampacity of USE-2 cable, 12AWG: 30 amps
30 amps times 0.58 = 17.4 amps
Ampacity of USE-2 cable, 14AWG: 25 amps
25 amps times 0.58 = 14.5 amps

The wire size has to be able to handle 125% of the derated PV Source Circuit Current (10.585A), so 10.585A times 1.25 = 13.23A. Our wire has to be thick enough to handle 13.3 amps, so either of these sizes would meet the electrical code.

Temperature derating for multiple cables. There is an additional factor to be aware of if these wires are running through conduit. Based on the number of current carrying conductors (positive conductors), the wire is derated according to the following: [NEC 310.15(B)(2)(A)]
4-6 conductors: 80%
7-9 conductors: 70%
10-20 conductors: 50%

If these 10 these circuits are running through conduit, then the rating for 10AWG (40A > 23.2A) is reduced yet again. 23.2 times 0.5 = 11.6 amps. I can either run 9 circuits in conduit and run 1 circuit free (allowed with USE-2 cable) and derate the circuits in conduit to 70% (16.24A), or divide the runs, with 5 circuits per conduit and derated to 80% (18.56A).

Something else to consider is resistance. Thinner wires have more resistance than thicker wires which reduces the amount of power available at the end. And, the lower the voltage, the greater the power loss.
DC Resistance of 14AWG wire: 2.5 ohms/1000ft
DC Resistance of 12AWG wire: 1.6 ohms/1000ft
DC Resistance of 10AWG wire: 1.1 ohms/1000ft

I have fairly short wiring runs (less than 50 feet). The following table shows the calculated voltage drop (loss) for a 50' circuit, at various DC voltages, with a 10 amp load. The voltage drops even further on longer runs. At 12 volts, a 500' circuit loses so much, that it's only 2.4 volts at the opposite end!
2 AWG
12 VDC:  11.84 V  @ 10 amps
24 VDC: 23.84 V  @ 10 amps
48 VDC: 47.84 V9  @ 10 amps
96 VDC: 95.84 V  @ 10 amps

10 AWG
12 VDC: 10.9 V
24 VDC: 22.9 V
48 VDC: 46.9 V
96 VDC:94.9 V

12 AWG:
12 VDC: 10.4 V
24 VDC: 22.4 V
48 VDC: 46.4 V
96 VDC:94.4 V

Once the PV Source Circuits are at the circuit breakers, they are combined at the PV Combiner Box to form the PV Output Circuits. The PV combiner box can combine 12 PV source circuits into 1 PV output circuit, or split those same 12 PV source circuits into 2 PV output circuits. After factoring in the math (and based on the charge controller limitations), our 10 PV source circuits are combined into 2 PV output circuits:

[NEC 690.8(A)(2)]
PV Source Circuit Current times number of circuits times 1.25 (twice) equals PV Output Circuit Current.
7.3A times 10 circuits = 73.0A times 1.25 = 91.25 times 1.25 = 114.06 (we'll round up to 115A).
7.3A times 5 circuits = 43.8A times 1.25 = 54.75 times 1.25 = 57.03A (we'll round up to 60A).

The charge controllers (Outback MX-60) are rated for continuous duty at 60 amps and 125 volts DC. In deciding the system voltages, we had to take this limitation in account. Again, more math:

[NEC 690.7]
sum of the maximum voltages (Voc) of panels wired in series, times the weather correction factor
66.4 + 66.4 = 132.8 volts, times 1.13 = 150 volts, which is way over the 125 volt limit.

If I need higher voltages in the future, I may be able to rewire the panels and mix them with 24V panels. Assuming the 24 volt panels have a maximum voltage of 44.2 volts (like the BP 3160 solar panels): 66.4 + 44.2 = 110.6, times 1.13 = 124.978, which is right at the 125 volt charge controller limit. Of course, I would also have to keep the source circuit currents in mind as well.

From this point (the combiner box) to the DC equipment inside the house, everything is calculated for 60 Amps.

THHN/THWN wire is rated for 70C and is suitable for running in conduit. The first set of solar panels is two circuits. There's room on the roof for even more solar panels, which might be an additional 2 circuits in the future, so we're planning ahead and using larger conduit.  We know that eventually we may have 4 circuits in the conduit, and that the conduit will be warm (but not as warm as the wires at the solar panels). [Table 310.16]
THWN wire is derated as: Rating times 0.88 for (96-104°F ambient temperature), times 80% (4 conductors in conduit)
3AWG is rated as 100A times 0.88 = 88A times 0.8 = 70.4A
2AWG is rated as 115A times 0.88 = 101.2A times 0.8 = 80.96A

We can use 3 AWG wire, but 2 AWG provides less power loss (and is usually readily available and in stock at most do-it-yourself places).

An equipment ground wire is also required, and its size is based on the size of the largest breaker (60A), BUT if the wiring on the PV Output Circuits has been oversized (like ours), then the equipment ground wire also has to be oversized to the size of the PV Output Circuit wires.

[NEC 690.45], [NEC 250.122]

Eventually, there will be 4 PV Output circuits plus the equipment ground wire running in conduit from the roof.  Each circuit has two wires, so total wires is 9 counting the ground wire.  We're using 2" conduit which has room for a total of 12 wires (if they're all 2AWG). 

When wires are first installed in conduit, you're allowed 40% fill based on the diameter of all the wires involved. The number of wires you're installing and the 40% fill ratio determines the minimum size of conduit allowed, and just one extra wire could mean having to install larger diameter conduit (which starts getting expensive pretty fast). There's a provision in the NEC that can help save money, although it's not very pretty: If the equipment ground wire is 6 AWG or larger, the ground wire is allowed to be attached to the outside of the conduit. [NEC 250.64]

There are many types of conduit, but not all are approved for use in the outdoors where rain and sun are present. Rigid metal conduit (RMC) and Intermediate metal conduit (IMC) are approved. Liquidtight is approved if it's sunlight resistant. Schedule 40 PVC conduit is also approved if it's rated sunlight resistant, but I've still seen it deform in normal summer temperatures. Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) is not approved for outdoors where exposed to weather, and Schedule 80 PVC conduit is not approved for outdoors where exposed to sunlight.

Where multiple wires are installed in conduit, the cross section of the wires is only allowed to fill up to 40% of the cross section of the conduit. The cross section of #2 AWG THWN wire is 0.1158 square inches. The cross section of nine wires is 1.0422 square inches. The conduit fill tables in Chapter 9 of the NEC specifies that 1.5" RMC allows up to 0.829 square inches, and 2" RMC allows up to 1.363 square inches.

If we were concerned about exceeding conduit fill, there's a provision in the NEC that allows us to run the equipment ground wire attached to the outside of the conduit, IF the equipment ground wire is 6 AWG or larger. But remember, if the equipment ground wire is 6 AWG or smaller, it MUST have green insulation (marking with green tape is not approved).  Larger ground wires can be marked with green tape, etc.

[NEC 250.64]

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Largest Photovoltaic Power Plant Opens

Sempra Energy has completed the largest photovoltaic power plant in the United States called Copper Mountain Solar facility. The 48-megawatt plant is located in Boulder City southeast of Las Vegas and will power at least 14,000 homes.


Construction on Copper Mountain Solar began in January 2010 at the 380-acre desert site.  About 350 construction workers at peak installed nearly 775,000 thin-film photovoltaic solar panels, which convert sunlight directly into electricity.

The power from Copper Mountain Solar and Sempra Generation’s adjacent 10-MW El Dorado Solar plant has been sold to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) under separate 20-year contracts.  California utilities are required to procure 20 percent of their energy supply from alternative sources by the end of 2010, increasing to 33 percent by 2020.

Pope Benedict XVI Wants a Solar Popemobile!

Pope Benedict believes we're all responsible for being good stewards of the earth. That we should, whenever possible, treat nature with respect by recycling and becoming more energy efficient in our personal lives and business practices.

His public vehicle affectionately known at the "Popemobile" is a modified Mercedes Benz sport utility. He has made it known that in the spirit of helping the environment he would prefer to have a solar powered electric vehicle.

Right now the world auto industry is fresh out of electric Popemobiles. A Vatican spokesman said they would be happy to accept a donated solar powered electric Popemobile should any automaker be moved to create one.

The Vatican has already installed solar panels on it's main auditorium and a solar cooling unit in the cafeteria in 2008 so they're savvy about the benefits of using solar power technology.

How about it-any solar installation companies want to sponsor a new solar powered Popemobile? How about you automakers-maybe a modified Chevy Volt Popemobile? Thing worldwide brand promotion!

A few more details Forbes Eco-nomics.

Power of Nature Photo

This is a great photo of a Montana Supercell Thunderstorm by Sean Heavey:

Photo credit:
Sean Heavey

Jobs In Solar: Test Systems Sales Engineer (Lake Forest, CA)

Date: 2010-12-02, 9:20AM PST
Reply to: job-htef2-2091130949@craigslist.org

*** IMPORTANT: Electronics education or knowledge is a must, all others will not be considered. To apply, submit resume and cover letter including highlights of experience ***

Chroma is a provider of electrical power and safety test systems serving a wide variety of electronics markets including aerospace, automotive, battery, LED, medical, solar and power supply. If this makes sense to you, we encourage you to read further.

Description of Basic Responsibilities and Duties

You will be responsible to support the test systems sales manager and customers throughout the sales cycle in the United States and Canada. Day-to-day duties include; specifications review, proposal/quote generation, customer calls, lead follow up and benchmark testing and software and hardware demonstrations to customers.

Here’s what we absolutely need

• Working knowledge of power supplies/ electronics and related test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, function generators, etc).
• Basic understanding of aerospace, automotive, battery, LED, medical, solar and strong knowledge in power supply applications
• Excellent speaking and writing skills and well organized

Compensation and Other Job Details

Initially, your job with our company will be a support position. The right candidate could evolve this position (along with compensation) to include increased levels of autonomy and responsibility. Hours are 7:30AM – 4:30PM (PST) and you will work at our office in Lake Forest, CA. This position qualifies for health and 401K benefits

• Location: Lake Forest, CA

Solar Soda Can Space Heater

Since it's Fall and soon to be Winter in the U.S. we'll showcase a series of solar room heaters. Some feature soda cans, glass, insulation, flat black paint, solar panels powering fans-all types of methods are being used by homeowners to build effective but inexpensive room heaters.