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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

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.

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

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

This week we take a look at how PCS (power control systems) and EMS (energy management systems) are changing the scope and functionality of solar energy systems and what we can expect from them in the future. Each Tuesday at

This week we take a look really stupid ideas that are being promoted by big tech – specifically small nuclear reactors, space-based data centers and the hydrogen economy. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students

This week we take a look at transformers – those metal cylinders that you almost never notice hanging on phone poles until they fail and disrupt your life – possibly for months. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a

This week we take a look at the largest car manufacturing company in the world that you may not have heard of – and how it will change the way we look at vehicles. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com

This week we take a look at how artificial intelligence will affect the way we use electricity. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical

This week we take a look at the newest system (Nexis) from SolarEdge for the residential market, just released in the first quarter of 2026. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really)

This week we take a look at the state of the solar industry in 2025. 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

This week we explore changes in the 2026 NEC 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

This week we explore bidirectional EV charging – is 2026 finally the year it becomes a reality? Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical

This week we explore permitless energy systems – how folks might begin to install solar in their homes and businesses that do not need to be permitted or approved by the utility company. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts

This week we explore just what is a virtual power plant and how are they going to change the electric grid forever. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar.

This week we explore what might be coming over the next year in the world of energy storage. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on

This week we speak with Jimi Braswell of Clean NRG Solar about a recent large residential solar installation. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on

This week we take a look at new standards designed to address quality issues in solar installations – and question whether they are working. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested

This week we explore the seeming contradiction, that the cost of generating electricity through wind and solar is falling dramatically – yet the cost of electricity from utility companies continues to rise at a rate faster than inflation. Each Tuesday