NC Clean Energy Technology Center

Don't miss the chance to attend our Renewable Energy Project Development (REPD) course - starting next week! ⏰

In this virtual 10-week course, participants will receive 40 hours of live instruction covering renewable energy technology applications, solar fundamentals, project development & finance, energy policy & market drivers, business & financial models behind renewable energy projects, and more!

Featured speakers include:
⚡ Lyra Dumdum, EIP Energy Storage
⚡ Josh Rogers, Truckroll
⚡ Susan Munroe, Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy
⚡ Lance Pittman, Siemens Energy Products

Learn more & register now at go.ncsu.edu/REPD 🔗

Join us for our 10-week, online Renewable Energy Project Development course to learn from energy experts including Lyra Dumdum!

In Lyra's session, students will explore the differences between utility-scale and distributed generation interconnection pathways, including key milestones, study phases, deposits, withdrawal penalties & cluster study timelines. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of why interconnection is often the most significant source of risk and uncertainty in renewable energy project development.

Register now!

📅 June 1 - August 9, 2026
📍 Online
🔗 go.ncsu.edu/REPD

We're continuing to highlight expert industry professionals who will be presenting in our upcoming Renewable Energy Project Development course - taking place online over 10 weeks, starting June 1, 2026. 🌞

Tips and strategies to gain community support for renewable energy projects will be shared by Susan Munroe, Director of National Engagement at the Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy. These strategies will be essential for successful permitting, construction, and operation of a utility-scale renewable energy project.

Lance Pittman, Business Development Manager at Siemens Energy, will provide a practical overview of how land selection, interconnection, ordinances, and timelines impact project viability and economics.

Learn more & register for the course at https://web.cvent.com/event/c3637c4d-73e4-448b-8cad-e93332d7ac36/websitePage:de6a5d72-1502-4840-99ce-29dab0d9ff20.

Save the date & register now for the 10th annual Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo! 🚛⚡🌱

The 2026 SFT Conference & Expo will be held August 25-27, 2026, in Durham, NC. National experts & fleet managers will convene to discuss techniques & tools that support their operations, fleet efficiency, and sustainability while reducing emissions & costs.

Register by July 10 for an early bird discount of $349!

Visit our ✨NEW✨ conference website to see registration options, sponsor & exhibitor opportunities, the agenda at-a-glance, and more 👇

🔗 https://www.sustainablefleetexpo.com/

📣 Calling all solar technicians - move beyond installing! 📣 Become the O&M professional who keeps solar systems up and running reliably, safely and efficiently. Join us June 9-10 for 2 days of hands-on O&M training on real-world skills. Register now!

In our O&M: Operations & Maintenance of PV Systems course, participants will learn to:
⚡ Take measurements of PV systems to evaluate performance
⚡ Test insulation resistance and find ground faults
⚡ Interpret the fundamentals of IV curves
⚡ Find underperforming/faulty modules and inverters
⚡ Design and O&M work plan and protocol for safety

Learn more & register by June 3 at https://buff.ly/MTSWgrD

Join us tomorrow, May 20, for a FREE Sustainable Fleet Technology (SFT) Webinar! ⚡

Experts will discuss how telematics serves as the foundation for collecting real-world data & how it helps fleet managers gauge daily mileage, route patterns, energy consumption, and more!

Speakers include:
➡️ Rachel Darken, Assistant Fleet Superintendent, City of Madison, WI
➡️ Jared Walker, Senior Specialist - EV Product Analytics, Sawatch Labs
➡️ Katie Fletcher, Sustainability Program Analyst, Denver Water

Learn more & register at go.ncsu.edu/SFT-webinars 👉

NCCETC had an incredible time at the 2026 Better Buildings Better Plants Summit last week! 🌱

The Center's Clean Power & Industrial Efficiency team leads the U.S. DOE Southeast Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP), which provides no-cost technical assistance to industrial facilities and large energy users.

This event was a fantastic opportunity for the Center to collaborate with a regional network of TAPs from across the country, as well as connect directly with manufacturers and industrial-sector end users. 🌟

Register now to join us online, June 1 - August 9, 2026, for our Renewable Energy Project Development (REPD) course! 💻🛠️⚡

In this 10-week course, energy industry professionals will present on key components of renewable energy project development, from concept to implementation.

Josh Rogers, Founder & Operations and Field Impact Leader at Truckroll, will discuss how operations and maintenance strategies impact system performance, safety, asset longevity, and long-term financial outcomes.

Learn more and register 👉 https://web.cvent.com/event/c3637c4d-73e4-448b-8cad-e93332d7ac36/websitePage:de6a5d72-1502-4840-99ce-29dab0d9ff20

Students and recent graduates - if you’re looking for a way to build real-world renewable energy knowledge this summer, we’ve got an opportunity for you! ☀️

The NC Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University is offering our online Renewable Energy Project Development (REPD) course to university students for just $99 this summer (regularly $1,125).

This fully virtual course makes it easy to participate from wherever summer takes you, while connecting directly with renewable energy professionals working across the industry.

Over 10 weeks, students will receive 40 hours of live online instruction covering:
⚡ Renewable energy technology applications
⚡ Solar fundamentals
⚡ Project development and finance
⚡ Energy policy and market drivers
⚡ Business and financial models behind renewable energy projects

Whether you’re exploring a career in clean energy, looking to strengthen your resume, or hoping to stand out during your job search, this course is a great way to demonstrate initiative and gain industry insight.

Learn more & register at https://web.cvent.com/event/c3637c4d-73e4-448b-8cad-e93332d7ac36/websitePage:de6a5d72-1502-4840-99ce-29dab0d9ff20

Interested students can contact Gena Renfrow, Clean Energy Training Coordinator, at [email protected] for details and registration information.

From solar installer to operator: the skills gap no one talks about. Installing a system is one skillset, operating and maintaining it over time is another. 💡

As more projects come online, professionals who understand how systems perform, degrade, and fail in real-world conditions are better equipped to support long-term system success. That's where strong operations and maintenance knowledge becomes critical.

We're offering a 2-day, hands-on O&M training focused on real-world skills:
⚡ Performance evaluation & data collection
⚡ Arc flash safety requirements
⚡ Ground fault detection
⚡ Thermal imaging & IV curve tracing
⚡ Fuse servicing and field diagnostics

This course is built for professionals who want to catch issues early, reduce downtime, and operate PV systems with confidence - not just install them.

Register now to join us in-person in Raleigh, NC, on June 9-10, 2026!
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Are you ready for a new career? Apply today for NC State’s Solar Training Bootcamp July 19 - 24 at Sampson Community College!

⏳ There are only two weeks left to apply! Kick-start your new solar career with this FREE 5.5-day training program offered by NC State College of Natural Resources and the NC Clean Energy Technology Center.

The Solar Training Bootcamp is open to residents of southeastern NC counties and to active military and veterans living in NC. 🌞

Space is limited! Learn more and apply at go.ncsu.edu/solarbootcamps