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“Comprehensive training and upskilling programs hold the key to bridging the solar skills gap,” says Chris Hopper.

Hybrid skills – the key to Europe’s solar boom

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Europe's solar boom is reaching its limits - not because of a lack of demand but because of a lack of skilled workers. What are the ways out and what training is needed? Chris Hopper, Co-Founder & CEO of Aurora Solar, gives his opinion.

Solar installation training in Somalia.

Growing skills gap in a booming solar job market

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In 2025, the solar revolution is an environmental imperative as well as a major driver of job opportunities in the global energy transition. Maintining a suitably skilled workforce is a key challenge, say the experts at ISA and RENAC.

The expanded training platform at K2 Systems.

K2 Systems expands free training programs

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New name, new look, new content. K2 Systems’ online ‘Resource Centre’ has been renamed ‘Knowledge & Training’, with an expanded training offer for PV professionals and beginners.

Solar jobs

Net-Zero Academies need to accelerate training and address skills shortages

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The Renewable Energy Skills Partnership has published a statement of recommendations on Net-Zero Industry Academies. These range from including the industry, funding existing training programmes and addressing urgent skills shortages, amongst other measures.

Green roof PV improves the microclimate and brings the energy transition forward.
Germany

Cross-trade training for solar green roofs

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A cross-trade training program for skilled personnel in the construction sector aims to promote solar green roofs. The training program is being launched at educational academies in Baden-Württemberg and is to be rolled out nationwide.

The showtruck will be on the road throughout Germany and Europe over the next few weeks.
Installation roadshow

Growatt presents new product developments to its partner tradesmen

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Growatt wants to introduce its installation partners to the new functions of the company's inverters with a roadshow. The focus is on ready integration of storage units into the system.

The Mayor of London is targeting 1GW of solar deployment by the end of the decade.
UK:

London: new solar skills project

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Solar Energy UK and the Mayor of London have  launched Solar Skills London, a project to provide training and support for people who want to pursue a career in the solar industry.

The move has been well received in the PV industry and has “attracted the attention of well-established solar professionals” said Ali Bouattour, Technical Director of GoodWe Europe.
Extended warranty:

GoodWe to expand training and after-sales involvement

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GoodWe launches its GoodWe PLUS+ Installer Programme in Europe and the Middle East, which includes a 10 years warranty extension.