I Want to Change My Career To Solar – How?

I get the follow question a lot in my inbox, especially in the past few days.

I don’t mind answering these questions I get, but I think I have received 4 of them in the past couple of days (perhaps the start of the new year gets people thinking about a new career?). So I thought I would write an email response here on the site so others can see my answer.

Dave, I am really interested in getting into the Solar Industry as a career at ANY level. I have 15+ experience in (fill in blank), but not Solar. Can you please advise/suggest who may be hiring…. it can be management, estimating, assembly position… or tell me how to get some training or education to make the career switch. Thank you very much in advance!

First off I want to repeat that I am not a solar expert at all, I just interview a lot of people that are. But here is what I know.

Watch this video to start of with:

Then this one:

Next this one:

Then read this one to find place where you can start:

http://www.solardave.com/index.php/solar-panels-education/

Then I would attend conferences like SunFest and national conferences.

Learn about the different tests and certifications out there.

I hope people don’t think I am being impersonal by answering emails in this fashion, but since this site is just a hobby for me I need to manage my time better.

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