Posted in Action 9, WFTV 9
Navigating the wild west of home solar power
Author: Jeff Deal
Dr. James Fenton, director of the Florida Solar Energy Center, comments on the growth in workforce needed for the solar industries to support consumers.
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All solar is good, but here’s why rooftop solar is better
Posted in Tampa Bay Times
All solar is good, but here’s why rooftop solar is better
Author: Michael Cohen
Dr. James Fenton, director of the Florida Solar Energy Center, shares comment that “rooftop solar is cheaper than utility-scale solar”.
Floridians shouldn’t have to choose between insuring their home or having solar panels
Posted in Tampa Bay Times
Floridians shouldn’t have to choose between insuring their home or having solar panels
Authors: Heaven Campbell, Angel Conlin
Philip Fairey, deputy director at the Florida Solar Energy Center, shares comments about rooftop solar panels and storm damage.
Southern Florida college to fill gap for more certified solar workers
Posted in PV Magazine
Southern Florida college to fill gap for more certified solar workers
Author: Michael Schoeck
Colleen Kettles, director of workforce and business development at FSEC, shares excitement about developing the Solar Energy Technician Apprenticeship with St. Petersburg College.
How Your Solar Panels Work When the Sun Isn’t Out
Posted in CNET
How Your Solar Panels Work When the Sun Isn’t Out
Author: Sarah Drolet
Dr. James Fenton, director of the Florida Solar Energy Center, discusses solar panel’s electricity generation at night and during cloudy weather.