Solar Business Strategies and Opportunities

This solar training course is highly recommended for any person considering venturing into the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) arena starting their own Solar PV business, or considering a marketing and sales employment opportunity. This training course reviews the solar PV system installation segment from the business perspective, including a review of all the major players in the industry. The course will review the Solar Power industry in terms of job opportunities and industry growth. We also review government and industry regulatory issues and compliance requirements, as well as identify incentive and rebate programs for energizing demand. At a lower altitude, we identify the building blocks of a quality solar PV system, identify the proper design criteria for a quality solar PV system, and show you how to estimate the cost of installing a complete solar PV system. The course will identify the required hardware elements of a solar PV system, who the major manufacturers are, and explain effective marketing and advertising techniques for Solar PV sales. Finally, we will provide you with valuable contact information for Utility Companies that offer free training for filling out required forms, and for submitting applications, for their specialized rebate programs.

Solar Business Strategies and Opportunities course agenda includes the following:

  • Solar Energy, Technology Basics, and Strategic Options
  • Solar Industry Orientation
  • Value Chain and Business Models
  • Marketing and Sales Strategy
  • Policy Drivers & Utility Rate Structures
  • Solar Industry Resources and Culture
  • Economics, Financing and examples

Also, we offer on-site training for classes of 12 or more people. Learn more about private courses for 12 or more students.

Duration: 16 hours (2 days)

Cost: $595

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