Utility scale solar power plants and rooftop solar installations are providing public schools with relief from high electricity costs while bringing new educational and workforce development opportunities into the classroom (courtesy of RWE).
Utility scale solar power plants and rooftop solar installations are providing public schools with relief from high electricity costs while bringing new educational and workforce development opportunities into the classroom…who could hate it?
While Tesla, Rivian, and every major automaker desperately hunt for engineers who can actually build autonomous EVs, 80+ university teams just proved they’re finally teaching the right skills. And it happened at a racetrack in Michigan. The dirty secret slowing clean transportation adoption isn’t battery chemistry or charging infrastructure anymore … [continued]
Why did Xiaomi succeed where Apple failed? The answer involves more that government subsidies. It starts with educational priorities.
About twenty years ago, a very conservative friend of mine had a small get-together for friends. Nearly all of them were also of his political persuasion. I didn’t mind. I was almost there, myself. I had seen something the rest had not, however. It was the Hardiness Zone map of … [continued]
Official US government policy is now focused on reducing the library to an instrument of government policy dissemination.
The green skills that immediately counteract the consequences of global warming are in increasing demand. They need to be in the spotlight, and LinkedIn is putting them there. Jobs that prioritize sustainability are known as “green jobs,” and are not able to function without a comprehensive understanding of green skills. … [continued]
Societal progress comes through the hard work of individuals. All groups, organizations, governments, and societies move forward in a positive way through the hard work and vision of individuals, and leaders are always needed. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s … [continued]
College, despite what Jimmy Buffett had to say on the topic, is supposed to be a place that gives young people the information and skills they need to create successful careers. Part of that is educating them about the world they live in. Every institution of higher learning has certain … [continued]
Prize Will Help Train Manufacturing Workers for a Surge of New Facilities WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the winners in the first round of the American-Made Upskill Prize for the Solar Manufacturing Workforce (Upskill Prize). The two selected teams will receive up to $500,000 each to … [continued]
Solar 101 is open to individuals and SEIA members and non-members alike. There are nearly 30 lessons across 11 topics.
