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Classroom Instruction

Lab Exercises Photovoltaic Modules

Solar Site Analysis

Solar Field Lab

Complex PV Systems PV + Inverter + Batteries + Generator

Residential Solar Training

Installation Lab Small Teams for Hands-On training

Residential Solar Training

Learning Roof Flashing Techniques

Commercial Solar Training

Utility-Scale Training: Dual-Axis Tracker

Training for Large-Scale Photovoltaic Systems

Installation Exams for the NABCEP Alternative Experience Pathway 4 Person Teams

U.S. Solar PV Industry Growth in 2010 67% REVENUE growth for the U.S. solar industry 2010 over 2009. In 2010, the U.S. installed 887 megawatts (MW) of gridconnected photovoltaics (PV) CAPACITY, representing 104% growth over the 435 MW installed in 2009. The additional capacity that was added directly drives work-hours, this is a more meaningful number than revenue to apply to expectations for jobs. Source: joint report from SEIA and Greentech Media (GTM)

Career Opportunities in the Solar Industry

$US Billions Solar PV Global Market Size ($US Billions) $100.0 $90.0 $91.6 $80.0 $70.0 $71.2 $60.0 $50.0 $40.0 $30.0 $20.0 $10.0 $2.5 $3.0 $3.5 $4.7 $7.2 $11.2 $15.6 $36.1 $29.6 $20.3 $0.0 Source: Saving Clean Energy Edge, Together Inc., 2012

Global Results for 2011 Revenue for solar photovoltaics (including modules, system components, and installation) increased from $71.2 billion in 2010 to a record $91.6 billion in 2011. Clean Edge forecasts the market to continue to expand to $130.5 billion by 2021. How does this compared to wind power? Source: Clean Edge, Inc., 2012

Global Clean-Energy Market Size 2000-2011! Source: Clean Saving Energy Energy Together Trends 2012, Clean Edge, Inc., March 2012

Solar PV vs. Wind Power - Global Market Size ($US Billions) $US Billions $100.0 $90.0 $80.0 $70.0 $60.0 $50.0 $40.0 $30.0 $20.0 $10.0 $0.0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Solar PV Wind Source: Clean Edge, Inc., 2012

Global Results for 2011 While total market revenues were up 29 percent, added installed capacity climbed more than 69 percent from 15.6 GW in 2010 to more than 26 GW worldwide last year. This growth is driven by a more than 40 percent decline in crystalline module prices between 2010 and 2011. Between now and 2021 Clean Edge projects that installed costs for PV will continue to decline, falling to nearly onethird of their current levels. Source: Clean Edge, Inc., 2012

Total Installed PV System Prices* ($/Watt) $8.00 $7.00 $7.20 $7.00 $6.00 $5.12 $5.00 $4.55 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 $3.47 $2.69 $2.43 $2.19 $2.02 $1.87 $1.73 $1.60 $1.48 $1.37 $1.28 $0.00 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 System Price ($/Watt) Source: Clean Edge, Inc., 2012. 2007 through 2011 are actual figures and 2012-2021 are estimates. Figures calculated using Clean Edge cost projections and NREL Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) Calculator. Assumptions: Discount rate: 6%; Capacity factor: 16-26%; O&M cost: $6- $26/kW.

Total Installed PV System Prices and Levelized Costs of Energy (Global Average) Calculated using Clean Edge cost projections and the NREL Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) Calculator. ASSUMPTIONS: Discount rate: 6%; Capacity factor: 16-26%; O&M cost: $6-$26/kW. Source: Clean Saving Energy Energy Trends Together 2012, Clean Edge, Inc., March 2012

U.S. PV Demand Forecast Annual Capacity

DOE Solar Career Map Component Production Entry Level Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator Advanced Manufacturing Technician Mid-Level Quality Assurance Specialist Process Control Technician Instrumentation and Electronics Technician Advanced Level Industrial Engineer Electrical Engineer Mechanical Engineer Environmental Engineer Materials Scientist http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/careermap/

DOE Solar Career Map Marketing, Sales and Permitting Entry Level Solar Site Assessor Mid-Level Solar Sales Representative (Retail) Solar Marketing Specialist Building Inspector with Solar Expertise Code Official with Solar Expertise Electrical Inspector with Solar Expertise Advanced Level Solar Project Developer/Sales Lawyer with Solar Expertise http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/careermap/

DOE Solar Career Map System Design Entry Level Design Assistant Mid-Level Engineering Technician Utility Interconnection Engineer Residential PV System Designer Advanced Level Structural Engineer Solar Utility Procurement Specialist Power Systems Engineer Solar Energy Systems Designer http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/careermap/

DOE Solar Career Map Installation and Operations Entry Level Mechanical Assembler Solar Installation Helper Mid-Level Roofer with Solar Expertise HVAC Technician with Solar Expertise Solar PV Installer (residential/small commercial) Solar Thermal Installer (residential/small commercial) Solar PV Technician (commercial/utility) Solar Thermal Technician (commercial/utility) Plumber with Solar Expertise Electrician with Solar Expertise Advanced Level Solar Installation contractor http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/careermap/

Career Opportunities in the Smart Grid Industry

Blackouts Outages

Smart Grid Management Professionals

Source: Gridwise, Smart Grid Workforce Trends 2011, Pgs. 20-22 Job Category Line Workers and Technicians Contract Construction and Engineering Distribution Dispatchers Distribution Work Center (Scheduling & Administration) Telecom O&M Schedulers Substation Operations Meter Technicians Meter Lab / Shop Electricians / Technicians Meter Reader Engineering Technicians, Designers Engineers Information Technology Supply Chain Management Customer Service Management Smart Grid Job Categories - Utility Build and maintain the grid Job Roles Build, maintain and repair electrical lines Analyze outages and send field personnel to investigate/validate/repair Schedule work and work order management Management of radio, cell, cable communications network Repair, maintain, and build electric substations Install and remove smart meters and utility-owned connected devices Test, repair and maintain smart meters and utility-owned connected devices Read Meters Plan and design lines, service connections, and stations Plan for capacity/protection of the system and standards for construction Project Management Office; Enterprise architecture; systems integration; project management; business process design; use case development; system testing and implementation; user testing and deployment; system administration Strategic sourcing; procurement; contract management Customer Service Representatives (CSRs)

Source: Gridwise, Smart Grid Workforce Trends 2011, Pg. 13 Smart Grid Job Areas Non-Utility Sector Description Contractors Will accelerate installation and deployment of smart grid Tier 1 Utility Suppliers Will supply smart grid equipment to utilities - This category includes Meter manufacturers, Intelligent Transmission and Distribution automation device companies, and Communications systems products and services Software Suppliers and Integrators Will supply applications and software products to run the grid and/or provide customer-facing applications and other behind-the-meter software applications Indirect Utility Supply Chain Will supply raw materials and finished components to the Tier 1 suppliers of meters, DA & DG infrastructure, and for other related systems. New Utility / Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) Renewable Energy Distributed Generation Electric Vehicles (Including Plug-in hybrids, full electric) Will be a developing market built upon the broad adoption of automation and communications technologies within the utility industry Will be accelerated by smart grid deployment of enabling technologies

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