The Solar Car Challenge is the top project-based STEM Initiative helping motivate students in Science, Engineering, and Alternative Energy. We teach high school students how to plan, design, engineer, build, race, and evaluate roadworthy solar cars. Their Mission: We are building the young Engineers and Innovators of the Future.
Science & Technology Magazine and NBCUniversal named the Solar Car Challenge as one of the top Science & Engineering programs in the country. The Challenge has 261 high school solar car projects in various stages of development in anticipation of an upcoming solar racing event. Teams are located in 39 states, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Spain, and Singapore.
High School teams begin preparation for their year-long project during education workshops scheduled in September 2023. Additional workshops, on-site visits, mentor opportunities, and summer camps help propel the projects to success. After qualifying for the 2024 Event, teams get the opportunity to drive their solar cars at the world famous Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth.
Join TXSES Business Member Krannich Central for a hands-on training session with SMA at their location in Buda, TX. Learn all about the latest installation techniques, product updates, and best practices from industry experts.
This in-person event is a great opportunity to network with fellow installers and ask any burning questions you may have. Don’t miss out on this valuable training session!
10:00AM – 11:30AM: SMA Home Energy Solution
11:30-11:45: Break
11:45AM-1:00PM: SMA Commercial Energy Solution
1:00PM-2:00PM: Lunch
Did you miss out on your ticket? Don’t worry, the event will be livestreamed!
Largest Grassroots Solar and Sustainable Living Event in the Nation
Hosted by the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) for over 29 years, the purpose of the National Solar Tour is to promote renewable energy awareness and increase the adoption of solar energy. The National Solar Tour centers around neighborhood discussions about solar, recommendations on installers, financing, local laws, and other considerations and hesitations around installing solar panels, purchasing electric vehicles, and instating energy efficiency upgrades.
— TXSES is proud to be a Texas event partner for the inaugural Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) regional conference, with the Texas Solar Power Association (TSPA), to be held in Austin on November 19-20, 2024, at the Downtown Marriott. (304 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701)
Texas is ranked second in the nation for total installed solar capacity, with projected growth of 38,523 MW over the next five years. Additionally, in 2024, Texas will add more grid batteries than any other state – including California. With attendance from Texas now the fastest growing audience segment at IESNA, the state is a prime location for the community to come together ahead of our flagship annual event.
Over the course of two jam-packed days, solar + storage professionals will unlock the key insights, products, and connections they need to do business in the state through:
Keynote sessions featuring insights into state policy and trends from Texas’s leading experts and innovators
A targeted conference program exploring the challenges unique to Texas’s deregulated energy market
A carefully-curated exhibit hall to source innovative products and explore new services from the industry’s top solution providers
A networking happy hour and Launch Party to make new connections, strengthen existing relationships, share knowledge—and enjoy Texas’s finest local refreshments
• DallasLocation: Hatcher Station Training Farm, 4500 Todd St., Dallas 75210
• AustinLocation: American YouthWorks, 1901 E. Ben White Blvd., Austin 78741
Join Green Careers Texas for lunch time “Meet & Greets” during upcoming solar installation trainings. These events connect businesses with skilled individuals ready to make their mark in the solar industry.
The Texas Solar Energy Society approves and endorses this proven training model.
Access to Trained Installers: Meet candidates who have completed the training and are ready to work. Students are motivated, reliable, and have a passion for working outdoors. These individuals value teamwork, timely communication, and a keen interest in contributing to the sustainable energy landscape.
Invest in Talent: The solar industry is booming, offering living wage work starting from $18 to $20/hour, often with benefits like health insurance and retirement savings plans.
Support Green Careers: By participating, you’ll be supporting Green Careers Texas’ mission to empower individuals with innovative employment opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
Questions? Please contact Tracy Wallace at info@greencareerstexas.org. Green Careers Texas aims to empower individuals through innovative employment opportunities.
