By SolarPromoter

 With the holiday season rapidly approaching, many people are looking to go energy independent not only in their lives but there children’s. Sundance Solar, a maker of solar and wind powered toys and gifts has a wide variety of cool ideas and toys for children. Imagine being able to teach your children about energy independence with remote control helicopters, race cars and hobby kits!  

Some of these toys are actually pretty cool and rather inexpensive compared to some of the alternatives out in the marketplace. I can’t think of a better way to teach children about alternative energy without cracking open a book or lecturing on the pros and cons of solar or wind power. The website is pretty cool and I would definitely recommend checking it out! Source: Sundance Solar 

By SolarPromoter

Description:
This is a multidisciplinary management position linking sales, engineering, construction and project management. Engineering management is a critical function and the company seeks an individual capable of both managing the day to day tasks involved and also looking forward to building the team and infrastructure required to grow the companies engineering and implementation capabilities.
Job responsibilities include:
Refine and document processes that company follows in the design and engineering of PV systems including such things as steps to be followed, review and sign offs required, order in which engineering tasks are performed, etc. Serve as the repository for documented engineering related processes;
Develop, refine and maintain standardized tools used by the engineering group on a daily basis in the design and engineering of PV systems. These tools include excel worksheets and CAD drawing library templates;
Monitor the pipeline of residential and commercial projects; anticipate engineering resources required, allocate resources to specific projects, establish milestones, monitor progress, mentor and support staff so that engineering does not bottleneck the flow of project implementation;
Stay current on codes, standards, new solar technologies, installation best practices and support other managers as well as members of engineering team as the “expert” on the technical and engineering aspects of PV systems. Serve as the company spokesman on engineering related issues both internally and externally;
Mentor and train members of the engineering team increasing individual and company engineering capability;
Build-out engineering team. Interview and hire engineers as company grows;
Assist the sales team in understanding the engineering impacts of site specific or customer specific requirements, preparing cost estimates and technical proposals. Build infrastructure that increases the company’s ability to perform high quality pre-sales engineering with minimal overhead expense;
Assist with contract review and negotiation in terms of engineering, testing or monitoring requirements;
Assist project managers and construction mangers with the successful completion of projects and participate in the resolution of field related issues that require engineering input;
Have overall P/L responsibility for the engineering team where the engineering department is considered a service provider to other departments in the company;
Assist purchasing manager to understand and evaluate various products from an engineering/technical standpoint. Periodically meet with vendors to learn about the technical aspects of their products. Disseminate this information appropriately throughout the company.

Basic Qualifications:
Degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering.
Experienced engineering manager or construction manager for commercial /industrial construction projects;
Highly organized and detail oriented. Able to prioritize and multitask effectively;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey technical concepts in a concise manner to customers, sub contractors, co workers and executive management;
Strong understanding of the NEC and UBC and other related codes and standards;
Fluent in ACAD, MSWord, Excel and MS Project;
Confident, assured and easy going style and able to manage to both timeline and profitability requirements;
Ability to translate company vision into actionable plans that result increased capacity for the company to efficiently respond to and secure commercial projects;
Experienced in large commercial photovoltaic power systems preferred but not mandatory. Training will be provided if candidate has no previous solar electric design experience;
Able to foresee the human resources required for growth and effectively hire, mentor and build a world class team that is able to parallel our fast- moving commercial sales team.
Preferred Qualifications:
California PE.

Company
REC Solar is a solar electric system integrator specializing in the design and installation of residential and commercial solar systems. Our vision is to make solar electricity a part of the mainstream energy supply. While still being a medium-sized employer, REC Solar is a market leader in the solar electric industry, experiencing growth rates in excess of 75%/year.
REC Solar’s vision is to make solar electricity part of the mainstream energy supply. By commercializing energy sources that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, we can contribute to a more secure and sustainable world.
We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package designed to reward you for your hard work and performance. Our benefits include competitive base pay, bonus, paid time off and health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision and 401K.
At REC Solar we consider the environmental impact of our business decisions whenever possible. To minimize paper waste, we request that all candidates send resumes via our website. Apply online at

Relocation:
Negotiable

Location:
San Luis Obispo

By SolarPromoter

With increased incentives for homeowners to install solar photovoltaic power systems in the form of tax credits and tie in agreements with the local grid, many people are looking to purchase properties that already have solar systems installed. In fact, all across the country potential buyers are talking with their real estate agents about properties that utilize these systems to generate clean renewable power.

Whether you might be searching for solar powered storefronts in Portland, OR or Wilmington NC real estate, you should speak to an agent in your area to discuss the potential tax relief and incentives you would incur by purchasing a home that utilizes solar energy. There are a lot of great properties out there right now and we are in a buyers market so the power is literally in your hands.

By SolarPromoter

There have been a lot of great innovations over the last few years regarding solar electric vehicles and the 04-08 Prius model has been one of the most popular. Having spent a bit of time traveling around the country, I have to admit these vehicles are out there en masse. I really enjoy the new solar electric concept vehicles, but I have to question their designers. I mean, if the vehicle looks normal people will want to drive it. If the vehicle looks like something George Jetson would cruise around in, people go back to that old line, “Everyone is going to laugh at me!” 

Either way, I am excited to see these new vehicles due to the simple fact that we wont have to wait around for infrastructure changes and fueling station updates that we will with other fossil fuel alternatives. In fact, you can see that these companies implementing this new “green” technology have been increasing their value in online trading reports. I wouldn’t expect to see these new vehicles in every driveway anytime soon, but who knows what the future might hold. 

By SolarPromoter

Having a wife who at some times can be best described as a health food nut, has left me wondering if I’ll ever eat a big juicy steak with garlic and cheese potatoes again. Anyway, savory beef aside, I was surfing for some cool solar diet tips and came across an article titled “Eating The Sun”.

The article focuses on whole organic foods that are obviously grown chem. free directly from the sun. Although I am not the biggest fan of fennel, I am willing to try anything once. I guess the “Sunlight Diet” is pretty big in some circles out in California, but I’m sure there are supplements that need to be taken in conjunction with the diet like alli or something so that you don’t get jaundice or whatever.  

The article itself is fairly interesting and offers some insight into the actual diet as well as ways to live a healthier lifestyle with little to no impact on your daily life. Pretty interesting, but I have to admit I was just excited to see the words “Eating The Sun” in the title. 

By SolarPromoter

Having recently undergone a rash of power outages and various grid “issues” many residents in the Galveston and Houston areas have begun looking into the purchase of solar gadgets (especially radios) when preparing for potentially hazardous weather situations. Recently, Sundance Solar has released a number of both solar and crank radios that offer consumers a wide array of options so consumers can choose just what will work well for their needs.

Ranging from $34.95 to $84.95 consumers will have many choices when it comes to selecting a radio. At least they wont have to figure out if you will need HDMI cables and the like. These radios are pretty simple and designed for portability and ease of use. In addition to great solar radios, Sundance Solar offers a wide array of other green gadgets for just about any application you could imagine.

Source: Sundance Solar 

By SolarPromoter

Is green the new black? Well, even if it isn’t it sure feels like it is. With more and more people moving to renewable sources of energy and energy production consumers have been greeted by a vast array of solar powered options for almost every aspect of their lives. In fact, Tuesday at the consumer electronics show in Los Angeles, Voltaic Systems announced a 14-watt solar powered bag beefing up their prior 4-watt offering.  

Imagine the capabilities of a 14-watt panel laptop bag. I mean, this bag generates enough green energy to power a city block… well maybe not a city block, but offers consumers an array of great solar charges instead. I am pretty impressed with the laptop carrier however I am concerned about the $599 price tag. I mean you could use that money to double your laptop memory for that price. 

By Brett Bumeter

NRG Dock wants you to save some greenbacks this year by switching to solar. When I say switching to solar, I’m referring to your re-charging methods for your cell, blackberry, PSP or other small communication tools. The device utilizes a small photovoltaic panel to collect energy and features a storage capacity that reliably delivers stored energy when sunlight is unavailable.

In addition to utilizing free, off the grid, energy, the government is issuing 30% tax credits off the original purchase price of your technology. NRG charging stations are just another innovation in the ever blossoming field of solar products bursting onto the scene in ’08, so why not take the plunge into solar with NRG?

We’ve already seen larger applications used on digital signage as well as traffic lights, street lights and billboard lights.  This is just another example of the technology applying things at a more micro level for off grid reliable energy situations.

By Brett Bumeter

Stay Classy, an eco-friendly organization based in San Diego, has introduced a new campaign dubbed, The Elemental Experience”. The aforementioned campaign focuses on a number of eco-responsible programs including raising money for the installation of solar panels on San Diego schools.

Scot Chisholm, the CEO of Stay Classy, delivers a brief synopsis of his organizations program which not only includes solar panels for schools, but also other environmental initiatives. Please visit stayclassy.org for more detailed information regarding “The Elemental Experience”, you don’t even have to leave your computer chairs nor return them to their upright position.

By SolarPromoter

There are a lot of cool solar gadgets out in the marketplace nowadays, but a solar security camera is really, in my opinion, one of the coolest. Spy Gadgets slogan, “Serious Surveillance Solutions”, holds true with this truly innovative security option. Imagine never needing to replace batteries, deal with wires and the limitations of being plugged into an outlet or hardwired into a system.

In addition to being completely weatherproof, these security cameras utilize a small photovoltaic panel  and a powerful 2.4 GHz transmitter to guarantee effective surveillance in areas that are out of the way and off the grid. Whether you want to keep an eye on the very outermost regions of your property, or need to follow the movements of your animals, this solar solution is worth checking out.Source: SpyGadgets.com