So, you want a solar job? Which kind? There are so many different types of solar jobs in Colorado, it's sometimes difficult to choose. If you're mechanically inclined and not afraid of heights, consider working as an installer, electrician, welder, plumber, or pipefitter (if you are afraid of heights, consider a position in manufacturing). If you're creative, outgoing, and persuasive, pursue positions in sales or marketing. If you like to analyze numbers, try bookkeeping, accounting or finance. If science and math are your passion, there are many jobs for scientists and engineers. The list goes on...
Who are the businesses that have these jobs? Here's a list of thirty or so websites (it's by no means all inclusive--there are plenty of solar businesses whose website I have yet to visit). ConnectingColorado.com also lists jobs available in solar, including one as I write this post for a Director of SolarTAC, the 74-acre Solar Technology Acceleration Center scheduled to open in early 2009 south of Denver International Airport near Interstate 70.
Who are the businesses that have these jobs? Here's a list of thirty or so websites (it's by no means all inclusive--there are plenty of solar businesses whose website I have yet to visit). ConnectingColorado.com also lists jobs available in solar, including one as I write this post for a Director of SolarTAC, the 74-acre Solar Technology Acceleration Center scheduled to open in early 2009 south of Denver International Airport near Interstate 70.
For tips on resume writing and interviewing, please read my Jobs on Delicious post.
If you're looking for training information, you should decide which occupation you want to pursue, then find out which schools provide related curricula. Feel free to visit my Schools post for a list of energy-related schools and miscellaneous energy training programs. You can also click on the solar link under my Index (along the right margin) to read other solar-related posts I've included in this blog.
Have a need to fuel your brain? Reference the resources below (provided by NREL) for information about different kinds of solar technologies:
- Concentrating solar power systems: using the sun's heat to produce electricity
- Passive solar heating and daylighting: using solar energy to heat and light buildings
- Photovoltaic (solar cell) systems (PV): producing electricity directly from sunlight
- Solar hot water: heating water with solar energy
- Solar process heat and space heating and cooling: industrial and commercial uses of the sun's heat
- video from NREL's site for more information about research in thin-film PV.
- United States Solar Atlas http://mapserve2.nrel.gov/ (under development)
Have a need to fuel your brain? Reference the resources below (provided by NREL) for information about different kinds of solar technologies: - Concentrating solar power systems: using the sun's heat to produce electricity
- Passive solar heating and daylighting: using solar energy to heat and light buildings
- Photovoltaic (solar cell) systems (PV): producing electricity directly from sunlight
- Solar hot water: heating water with solar energy
- Solar process heat and space heating and cooling: industrial and commercial uses of the sun's heat
- video from NREL's site for more information about research in thin-film PV.
- United States Solar Atlas http://mapserve2.nrel.gov/ (under development)
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