Curriculum Developer and Insructor Solar Energy International Paonia, Colorado, United States
The number of operational PV systems continues to grow each year and proper operations and maintenance (O&M) is essential for maximizing system uptime; as a result, O&M has become the fastest growing sector of the industry. This rapid growth has created significant challenges for owners and operators as there is a shortage of qualified technicians that can safely and effectively perform the work. In this presentation we will explore this challenge and how workforce development initiatives, codes and standards, and improved training programs can help the sector to scale up.
