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1) Training And Certification Requirements For The Solar Energy Industry
Author:
Unitek College
Category:
Education
It is hardly surprising that with the growing interest in renewable energy sources, there is a corresponding growth of interest in people wanting to enter the solar jobs space. The area of solar energy is one that is proving to be particularly attractive, and is one that has expressed a growing demand for qualified and capable personnel to enter its workforce.
All of these developments have naturally given rise to the question of what training and certification requirements are needed f...
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2) Solar Training For a Greener World
Author:
Unitek College
Category:
Education
Solar power and "green" building has become a focus in the construction market for several reasons. With the steady climb of energy prices, along with a decline in the price of solar installations, solar living has become a topic of interest for more than those that live in rural areas, or those looking to save the environment. Solar energy has become a viable alternative energy source, and the rates of both commercial and home installations are rising dramatically.
Who can use PV (Ph...
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3) Paint Your Career With A Green Job
Author:
Unitek College
Category:
Education
"Solar living", "green" houses, "smart" appliances, "going green" - these aren't just "the day's" catchwords; these are all phrases used to describe a way of life. In the past decade or so however, they've also come to describe a way of working.
If you're new in the field and looking for a career, or if you have a career but you'd like to increase your knowledge and skills base, you're in luck. Your position doesn't have to be high technology, like a PV Project Engineer. Thanks to...
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4) New Federal Incentives Add "Cents" To Solar Living
Author:
Unitek College
Category:
Education
On October 3, 2008, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 was signed into law, in an attempt to deal with the current U.S. financial crisis. While the Stabilization Act covers several areas it is historic legislation for the solar industry and those pushing for solar living in a greener world.
"This long-term extension of the solar tax credits will create a domestic solar industry with hundreds of thousands of jobs while providing clean, affordable, carbon-free energy to mil...
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5) Breaking Into The Solar Energy Industry
Author:
Unitek College
Category:
Education
In the face of the current energy crisis, with virtually all of the traditional energy sources rapidly dwindling, there is an increasing interest in alternative energy sources. More and more sectors are realizing the bigger role that alternative energy will play in the coming years, and it is a trend that will likely continue for the foreseeable future. As you can imagine, this will result in plenty of job opportunities in alternative energy, particularly in the field of solar energy.
At...
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6) Increase Your Career Opportunities With Solar Certification
Author:
Unitek College
Category:
Education
In the face of growing worldwide concern with regards to finding new and better renewable energy sources, solar energy is fast becoming a viable option. It is a field which will only increase in prominence in the coming years, and this has created immense opportunities for qualified individuals suitable for positions in this vertical.
Solar certification courses provide students with tremendous opportunity to gain a foothold in this growing industry and with the knowledge offered by the...
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7) Trends and Benefits of Solar Training
Author:
Unitek College
Category:
Education
The renewable energy industry has grown dramatically in the past few years; everywhere you turn, you hear about solar power and solar panels, wind farms and biofuels. The solar industry, in particular, has become such a hot topic and so high in demand that there are some just waiting for the solar bubble to burst. Every dog has its day, everybody has their fifteen minutes of fame, and the solar industry's fifteen minutes was up a long time ago.
Not true. Solar power took the stage and...
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8) Solar Revolution - Jump Start your New Stable Career Today
Author:
Unitek College
Category:
Education
Over the years, the energy industry has been sending out clear signals of solar power being the favored energy-generating technology of the future, and billions of dollars are being invested in new research and innovations. A quiet solar revolution is underway, and every business worth its salt is seeking to harness the Sun for its commercial benefit. For any person seeking a stable, steady and lucrative career with potential for growth, this translates into the solar energy industry now becomi...
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9) Passive Solar Home Plans - Slash Your Utility Bill and Help Save the Environment
Author:
Jeff A. Palmer
Category:
Home Improvement
With electricity and utility bills soaring, and global warming on everybody's conscience, we need to find ways to reduce our power consumption. Passive solar home plans will enable you to build and install your own safe, reliable and fully functional homemade solar panel system that will help you reduce your power bill by a substantial amount. Don't believe what the news says about solar being an ineffective and inefficient source of energy - almost all of our energy actually comes from the...
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10) Make the most of the sunshine
Author:
Paul McIndoe
Category:
Home and Family
Everyone wants to be outdoors, especially in the summer time when the weather is fine and the sun is shining. People nowadays, having perfected their homes, are increasingly looking at the best ways to give their gardens and patios a touch of colour and character. Summer is a social season and more time is spent in the garden, so people not only want their garden to look its best, but for it to have a unique style of its own.
Makeovers and accessories are not limited to people a...
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11) Scotland's Changing Energy Sources
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
News and Society
It's hard to imagine living in a world where we don't have any electricity to power the many inventions we have made for ourselves. If you have ever been through a prolonged power cut you'll know just how troublesome it can be, and how unprepared we are for it.
But the truth is that we are placing a lot of strain on the network, and that is part of the reason why we should look to alternative forms of energy to meet our needs.
Scotland is of particular interest in this area, since it h...
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12) The Giant Magellan Telescope
Author:
Dave Spates
Category:
Computers
Whats planned for the near future for unraveling earth like alien worlds and many other galactic phenomina is The Giant Magellan Telescope. The Giant Magellan Telescope is a collabo project amongst different universities and scientific labs to build a gigantic telescope of the future. The Giant Magellan Telescope is going to make a huge step up in telescope technology and open the universe up for unraveling and direct imaging exoplanets like we have never been able to see them before. Other...
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13) Renewable Energy Reduces Electricity Use For Corporates
Author:
Bryony Whitehead
Category:
Business
South Africa's growing economy has put huge strain on electricity usage. South Africa's electricity demand has been increasing at 15% a year, placing considerable strain on existing infrastructure. "We would like to work together with Eskom's new task team to aid in load reduction. This will ensure that our economy does not suffer loss from unnecessary load-shedding," says Andile Dlamini Toyota spokesperson.Renewable energy is a reliable alternative to the traditional kind. In 2006, o...
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14) A Concise Guide to Conservatories
Author:
Lyndi Jane Lawson
Category:
Home Improvement
Conservatories are currently a popular addition to homes in the UK and Europe. However, their fashion value is far outweighed by their inherent usefulness, the value they add to your home and the pleasure that is associated with having one. For those without conservatories, planning them can be a confusing and overwhelming process and this concise guide is designed to set you on the right path and provide enough information to encourage you that adding a conservatory to your home is an excel...
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15) Free Solar Hot Water Heaters
Author:
Home Repair Finders
Category:
Home Improvement
The news is out. Residential solar water heating systems now cost between $1,500 and $3,500 - compared to $150 to $450 for electric and gas heaters. Solar hot water systems are still significantly more expensive initially... So how is that FREE?
With energy prices soaring, considering the savings in electricity or natural gas, experts report that solar water heaters now pay for themselves within 4-8 years!
Solar water heating systems last 15 to 30 years - at least twice as long as conve...
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16) How to Manage Costs of Home Remodeling
Author:
Daniel Stouffer
Category:
Home Improvement
A lot of homeowners work hard to update outdated aspects around their home, including revamping a bathroom, including more storage space in the kitchen, or by Going Green and becoming more energy efficient. People will often tackle these tasks without a lot of upfront thought which leads to added expenses. At times it might be advisable to hire a professional when you're thinking about remodeling your home.Complexity in Estimating Home Remodeling CostsNo matter the approach, t...
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17) Learning About Solar Powered Air Compressors
Author:
Ken C. Morris
Category:
Home Improvement
Electricity is used by millions of people every day which is great. However most of this power comes from burning fossil fuels, this is what causes the problem. By producing non-renewable energy we are actually destroying the planet. Many people are also looking at ways to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, by creating viable alternatives. Many energy companies are trying to do things to help, many use solar powered air compressors.Great, But What's An Air Compressor?I'm su...
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18) Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars - The Way Of The Future?
Author:
Andrew Regan
Category:
Automotive
After the recent 2008 Geneva Salon International de l'Auto car convention, held between the 6th and 16th of March in Geneva, Switzerland, any self-respecting car enthusiast's first concern would likely be to find out the latest news from the motoring world. Among the most interesting cars unveiled at the auto show was Italian car manufacturer Pininfarina's new concept car, the Sintesi - Italian for synthesis - and designed to explore ideas and solutions for the cars of the future.Usi...
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19) Hydrogen fuel cell cars: the way of the future?
Author:
Andrew Regan
Category:
Automotive
After the recent 2008 Geneva Salon International de l'Auto car convention, held between the 6th and 16th of March in Geneva, Switzerland, any self-respecting car enthusiast's first concern would likely be to find out the latest news from the motoring world. Among the most interesting cars unveiled at the auto show was Italian car manufacturer Pininfarina's new concept car, the Sintesi - Italian for synthesis - and designed to explore ideas and solutions for the cars of the future....
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20) How To Bypass Installing A Boot Server Using Sun JumpStart Across Subnets
Author:
Mike Tremell
Category:
Computers
In order to install and configure a system across subnets, it is recommended by Sun that the Jumpstart client be configured to run through a Boot Server on that client's subnet (and on a separate server for every subnet that you need to hop through). This involves executing the add_install_client command on the Boot Server on the same subnet as the client, and installing all the software required to run a Boot Server.It is possible, however, to use any server on the client's subnet as...
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