While you may or may not work in the solar industry, the adoption of solar energy impacts a diverse set of professions, from homebuilders to emergency responders. The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) has developed several resources and guides to help those working in solar and in complementary industries so they understand how they can use and benefit from the sun’s energy. Learn more:
Solar Industry Professionals
Quarterly Solar Industry Update
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Each quarter, NREL conducts a presentation of technical trends within the solar industry.
Solar Energy Resources for Job Seekers
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These resources help those looking to find employment in the hundreds of thousands of jobs in the U.S. solar industry.
Solar Lending Professional Training - Virtual Series
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This virtual series is designed for community-based lending practitioners interested in expanding their fundamentals of solar finance knowledge.
Other Professionals
Solar Energy Guide for Homebuilders
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As more homebuilders realize that solar represents a good portfolio investment, integrating photovoltaics into new construction has become a focus.
Farmer's Guide to Going Solar
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If you are an agricultural land owner and are considering your options to go solar, here are some resources to help you decide what’s best for you.
View other solar energy resources, learn about SETO’s research areas, and learn the basics of solar energy.
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