Science continues to amaze and one of the latest discoveries may literally change the world as we know it. This tiny solar-powered sensor can fit on the face of a penny and barely cover up the date. How this little wonder, developed at the University of Michigan, is able to create the power of [...]
Posted in: Inventions, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power

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Wal-Mart is the world’s largest retailer and therefore contributes a great deal to the greenhouse gas emissions each year. Not only does the company Wal-Mart itself emit massive amounts of emissions, all of their suppliers do as well. In order to continue being competitive in the market and to reduce operation costs, Wal-Mart is looking [...]

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Google is well known for its search engine technologies. But one part of its business also has to do with energy, especially energy of the renewable kind. It has been conducting research in different kinds of sustainable energy. In a latest development, Google has unveiled a new mirror technology that it hopes could better the [...]

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As the 2010 Winter Olympics are winding down in Vancouver, Sochi, Russia is already preparing for their chance at the Olympics in 2014. Sochi is a resort city bordering the Black Sea. The Olympics will be held both within the city for events like ice hockey and figure skating and outside the city in the [...]

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In order to save energy, consumers need to be able to obtain up-to-date information at any time about the energy consumption of their appliances, and be able to control them while away from home. Scientists have developed two new applications that help consumers manage their power use.

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Date: 2010-02-25, 10:34AM HST
Reply to: job-tfqnu-1617728785@craigslist.org

Solar Thermal Company is currently looking for a **SUPER STAR** Sales Manager for the Hawaii region. Must be able to embody the Aloha Spirit, be self-driven, and motivated to create sales success in the solar industry. The Sales Manager will assume responsibility for generating sales of commercial solar systems and developing strong partnerships with installers; develop and advance Company’s sales initiatives and maintain customer relationships while identifying target opportunities for the company.

If you are a self-motivated, strong leader, who wants to join an exciting start-up company dedicated to renewable energy and solar technology, send in your resume TODAY!

Location: Hawaiian Islands

• Compensation: Base + Commission + Benefits
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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Date: 2010-02-26, 12:27PM PST
Reply to: job-dahek-1619284712@craigslist.org

Solar Quality Assurance Technician & Account Representative (Los Angeles)

Growing solar company is seeking an experienced solar technician to oversee multiple solar installations and to certify that all solar installations are being completed according to established company standards. The role will combine office-based analysis of all solar installations and solar installation quality assurance visits.

Note: if you don’t have any solar experience, please do not apply for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all solar installations (performed by separate teams of solar installers) achieve utmost level of quality
• Technical review of all solar installations with the permitting and customer care departments to minimize permitting and inspection problems and ensure quality customer service
• Participate in training for our company’s “best installation practices”
• Frequent quality assurance visits to all solar installations; documenting installations for our records
• Site visits and design layout when necessary to convert sales
• Site visit protocol training to eliminate unnecessary site visits
• Data delivery training to ensure lightening fast delivery of site visit and installation data
• Interface with CRM to effectively track customers through the post sales and installation process
• Maintain a strong working relationship with network of residential solar installers and resolve issues that arise with preferred installers in a timely and responsible manner

Qualifications:

• At least three years experience working as a solar installer with a strong technical knowledge of solar
• Customer service and relationship management/sales skills
• NABCEP certification strongly preferred
• Familiarity with drafting programs such as Google SketchUp or AutoCAD
• Passion for solar / renewable energy
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality

Application directions:

To apply, please submit:
1) a cover letter specifying why you’re the best candidate
2) a resume
3) 3 professional references

In the subject headline, please write: Solar Quality Assurance Technician & Account Representative (Los Angeles)

Location: Los Angeles

• Compensation: Compensation: An compensation package consisting of base salary, performance based bonuses, and stock participation will be offered to the final candidate.
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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It has been well documented that there is a massive amount of garbage floating in the Pacific Ocean. Much of this garbage has collected in a particular area and has been deemed the Pacific Garbage Patch. A majority of the garbage found there is plastic products, including bottles and grocery bags. An extensive study has [...]

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Until now, scientists haven’t been able to provide the reasons of just how bacteria generate electric networks that serve as long distance communication systems. They have known just that it can produce electric energy when mixed with seawater and mud, leading to the development of microbial fuel cells.

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Snow sculpture in front of J’s Big Gym in Washington Heights (not taken today, obvs)

Solar One E$C Coordinator Diana Pangestu’s snowman in her Brooklyn backyard

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