Solar Charging Stations - Technicians Please!
As the first Monday of the new year approaches, I wanted to start off this post by reiterating the importance of viewing your industry with the big picture in mind. When I was doing my first solar installation, one of the rooftop ramblings involved the close and obvious relationship between solar and electricity vehicles.
Now the idea of electric cars is not new. Neither is the idea of charging stations. However, the opportunities that present themselves are great for those that want to get in to solar, electrical technician positions, and yes, even smart grid. As the charging stations become more popular and we see the charging stations appear as frequently as the highway rest stop, there should be a demand for technicians to service those stations.
The article brought up an interesting issue on load clusters that helped broaden my own perspective on the career possibilities with charging stations. The article states, "Load clusters occur when several vehicles are refueled at the same time and they can put stress on the localized distribution system." Smart Grid technology may be a solution for this.
The charging station presents an opportunity for someone to easily pinpoint additional skills to aim for. Whether you're an electrician seeking to take advantage of the opportunity to go solar or a smart gridder needing to grasp the technology involved in the solar EV-charging stations, always remember to pay attention to how one industry can be influenced by another. When you do that, your opportunities will expand.
May 2011 be your best year!
~Michael
Now the idea of electric cars is not new. Neither is the idea of charging stations. However, the opportunities that present themselves are great for those that want to get in to solar, electrical technician positions, and yes, even smart grid. As the charging stations become more popular and we see the charging stations appear as frequently as the highway rest stop, there should be a demand for technicians to service those stations.
The article brought up an interesting issue on load clusters that helped broaden my own perspective on the career possibilities with charging stations. The article states, "Load clusters occur when several vehicles are refueled at the same time and they can put stress on the localized distribution system." Smart Grid technology may be a solution for this.
The charging station presents an opportunity for someone to easily pinpoint additional skills to aim for. Whether you're an electrician seeking to take advantage of the opportunity to go solar or a smart gridder needing to grasp the technology involved in the solar EV-charging stations, always remember to pay attention to how one industry can be influenced by another. When you do that, your opportunities will expand.
May 2011 be your best year!
~Michael
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