Saturday, May 15, 2010

Solar Power and Electrician Connection

A Catholic parish school in Rye, New York, has switched on its new 24.6-kilowatt solar energy system.

The array was designed and installed by Port Chester-based firm Mercury Solar Systems, which also helped the school secure a grant from the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority.

The system comprises 123 solar panels and three inverters, and should provide 30% of the school’s electricity.

Californian all-electric car company CODA Automotive has appointed David Funston as its new Vice President for fleet and commercial sales. Mr Funston is charged with marketing the all-electric CODA sedan to commercial fleet customers including institutions, corporations and municipalities. The new VP has two decades of experience in fleet sales and distribution, founding the fleet sales and remarketing consultancy Funston Fleet Services in 2002.

Solar training firm Ontility and Phillips Community College in Arkansas are offering an entry-level solar design and installation course on June 14-18. The college campus at Stuttgart, AR, will provide a 40-hour program providing students with basic knowledge of solar photovoltaic components, design, estimation, construction, safety and national code and local inspection requirements. The five-day course will qualify those who complete it to sit for the NABCEP PV entry-level exam. Tuition for the training is $1,395.

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