Offering pre-apprenticeship programs in trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical and masonry, North Chicago-based YouthBuild Lake County is now piloting a national effort to create clean-energy ...

Plug-in solar has remained in the shadows because of a lack of safety standards and often costly requirements imposed by ...

Aaron Nichols got certified in solar installation a year ago when he was unsure of his career path. Now he has a marketing job for a solar company that offers flexibility and career mobility. This ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean ...

The future of solar module design will be heavier, not lighter. With hail and extreme weather events increasing, module manufacturers are expected to shift toward thicker glass to improve impact ...

Demand for solar jobs is growing in response to clean-energy goals and government incentives. Many entry-level solar jobs don't require higher education, and they offer on-the-job training. This ...

Survey data from the US-based Solar and Fire Education training program show that 98% of participating firefighters would recommend microinverter-based rooftop solar systems, citing safety advantages ...

Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company, today shared feedback from firefighters who participated in Solar and Fire Education (SAFE) training programs focused on modern ...