State of Community Solar under Trump 2.0

Defecting from the Grid - not just for "preppers" anymore

This week we take a look at grid defection - are technology, utility policies, and economics at the point where it just does not make sense to stay connected to the grid? Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.

State of Community Solar under Trump 2.0

This week we take a look at community solar - what is it, what has changed in recent years, and how is it fairing under the current administration in Washington. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.

Cheap panels may prove to be very expensive - is solar becoming more unreliable

This week we take a look at growing concern that the race to the bottom (when it comes to price) for solar panels is leading to a decline in the durability of the panels and an increase in manufacturing defects. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.

Developing solar projects in Liberia

This week we are joined by Chip Pickering of Pickering Energy Solutions who discusses the challenges and successes his company has had in developing solar energy systems in Liberia. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar.  Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.

The state of electricity for 2026: NEMA's Grid Reliability Study

This week we take a look at predictions made by a few reports that recently were released - just what is the state of the grid and the part that renewables will play in it over the coming years? Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar.  Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.