Jobs In Solar: Solar Canvassing. $15/hr! Full Time. Now Hiring! (Anaheim CA, Surrounding)

Date: 2012-07-29, 10:46AM PDT
Reply to: qrpdg-3170619764@job.craigslist.org

NOW HIRING!! FULL TIME ONLY!!

Acro Energy, a national leader in solar energy, is looking for highly motivated, experienced canvassers to lead our door-to-door canvassing teams in California. We are looking to fill these positions with individuals who are fearless, and able to not only generate high quality leads in door to door neighborhood canvassing efforts, but also enjoy a career path that will allow you to train a team of canvassers to do the same. You will be generating leads for prospects that are interested in going solar for ZERO money down. You will enjoy stellar training and have all the tools in-field to be a success (Ipad/Laptop etc.). In addition we are now offering homeowner's TO PAY THEIR SOLAR BILL FOR 1 YEAR!! We are writing solid, qualified appointments daily with this type of value proposition.

Canvassing Team compensation is highly competitive, and there is potential for high performers to take advantage of various exciting roles in the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Generate high quality leads by conducting door-to-door canvassing in assigned territories.
Train other team members on tactics from closing door-to-door opportunities
Always be positive and enthusiastic about Acro Energy services.
Maintain required record keeping and reporting of all activities.
Be courteous, neat, clean and in proper attire at all times.
Provide feedback of canvassing results.

Results Expected:
Generate highly qualified leads that are ready to go solar.
Have a helping hand in achieving sales goals.
Be a cooperative team player and team leader.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Previous direct sales or canvassing experience required.
Extremely self-motivated and goal-oriented.
Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods at a time.
Reliable, professional appearance & punctual. Can PASS a drug test!
Coachable with the ability to take constructive feedback.
Upbeat and persuasive personality a must.

Send us a current resume!

• Compensation: $15 an hour & $50 per qualified site visit set, PLUS Commissions on sales!
Hiring Organization: Acro Energy

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• Location: Anaheim CA, Surrounding
• Compensation: $15/hour + $50 per appt. Full Time

Solar Impulse Flies Back to Switzerland

Wing Spar

Aircraft Solar Impulse HB-SIA was the first solar-powered plane to fly to Africa. It left it's home base in Switzerland May to tour 2 continents and four countries.

The team's newer aircraft Solar Impulse HB-SIB was scheduled to do an around-the-world-flight in 2013 but a wing spar broke during recent stress tests. Engineers will continue testing and looking at data to determine what is causing the wing spar to crack and fail.

Solar Impulse HB-SIB is now thought to be looking at 2014 for the world tour.

More info at Wired.

Jobs In Solar:Experienced Solar Canvasser Needed (Pasco and North Pinellas FL)

Date: 2012-07-11, 10:30AM EDT
Reply to: gpmc4-3122036160@job.craigslist.org

Large Marketing and Sales company looking for money motivated outgoing Solar Canvassers.
Must have a cell phone.

Call Sonya for more info 727-320-2202

• Location: Pasco and North Pinellas Florida
• Compensation:  $300-$800 weekly

Reducing Thin Solar Cells to Lower Costs

MIT professor Gang Chen and his research team are exploring ways of texturing thin solar cells to increase energy output. They've found they can reduce the thickness of silicone cells by 90% while at the same time producing just as much light absorption as the traditional thicker cells.

Using overlapping lasers, they etch "inverted nano-pyramids" onto the surface of thin solar cells. The team discovered by carving upside down pyramid shapes into the material they could produce the same light absorption as a traditional silicon cell 30 times as thick.

Still in early stage research and development this method looks to be promising for manufactures of thin solar cell material. They're using standard equipment and materials commonly used to fabricate thin solar cells. By increasing output and reducing materials it will be easier for manufacturers to cut costs which will hopefully reduce the retail prices for home solar installation.


While there are many methods for reducing materials and costs being researched and tested Chen says ""It's hard to pick a winner," but this approach has great promise. "We are pretty upbeat that this is a viable approach."

More about Professor Chen's research at MIT.

Photo Credit: Anastassios Mavrokefalos

Jobs In Solar: Energy Auditor/Solar/Geothermal Sales Professional (Long Island/NYC)

Date: 2012-07-02, 6:14PM EDT
Reply to: sxrtw-3115002937@job.craigslist.org

You Save Green is Seeking Sales Professionals to promote and sell energy efficient and renewable energy technologies for residential homeowners in Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Bronx.

Experienced Residential Roofing,Siding,Window,Insulation,Other Home Improvement Sales is a Plus!

Other Sales Professional's are welcome and all will be taken into consideration.

Entry-Level Positions also may be considered

The Energy Efficiency Site Auditor will provide professional residential energy efficiency audit and building analysis services that include:
 Conducting blower door, duct blaster, combustion safety and CAZ tests.
 Develop scopes of work that include weatherization and HVAC measures to save energy and improve comfort, health and safety.
 Enter data into software programs, and creating reports, and writing contracts
 Working with customers to prioritize improvements and close sales.
Responsibilities
 Develop a positive relationship with customers to establish rapport and to gather house data and measurements.
 Conduct Home Performance with Energy Star style test in audits, including blower door, duct blaster, infrared camera, combustion safety and CAZ tests.
 Conduct visual site audit taking measurements, gathering data, and taking digital photos.
 Enter test results and site data into software programs to generate reports and proposed contracts.
Requirements
 A minimum of three (3) years experience in a discipline related to construction or building sciences; estimating or site auditing experience is preferred.
 High School or Trade School degree in a discipline related to construction or building sciences; college degree in relevant field is preferred.
 Excellent written and verbal communications skills required in order to prepare documents and conduct meetings with customers.
 BPI certifications in Building Analyst, Envelope Professional.
 BPI certifications in Heating Professional preferred.
 Lead based paint training preferred.


Qualifications
Professional appearance and effective interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
High urgency, high energy, positive, enthusiastic, self-driven.
Detail oriented in order to accurately complete required contracts with customers.
Collaborative style with internal and external customers.
Ability to work a variety of hours, including nights and weekends.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other computer software.
Competency in Internet navigation, the use of CRM
Reliable vehicle and insurance.

• Location: Long Island/NYC
• Compensation: Temp/Perm

Making Cheaper Solar Panels Using Zinc

Britain's Oxford University researchers have discovered that that zinc can be used as a cheaper substrate than typical indium tin oxide. Silicone covered ITO or indium tin oxide is usually applied in a vacuum chamber. Zinc is less conductive but more abundant and cheaper to utilize in producing solar materials.

Researchers are studying how using the flexible silicone-zinc method can produce cheaper solar materials for the huge demand aircraft have for electricity. It's not practical to put an airplane wing in a chamber to apply indium, but it's easier and more economical to apply silicone-zine to large surfaces.

They also found that the zinc based material can also act as a defense from radio frequency radiation. It could protect aircraft from stray radiation signals from mobile phones and other electronic devices.

The cheaper flexible zinc solar material could lead to new updated designs for aircraft at a lower cost.

More details at Flightglobal.