In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, special guest Jacob Benzaquen shares his journey in the solar industry, highlighting how obtaining a NABCEP PV Design Specialist (PVDS) certification has significantly enhanced his career from kilowatts to megawatts. Sean and Jacob engage in a lively discussion covering Jacob's transition from residential to community solar, the importance of understanding solar regulations and codes, and the exciting prospects for larger commercial solar projects. They also dive into the evolving landscape of electric vehicles, sustainable energy technologies, and the impact of ethical practices in the solar industry. Join us for an insightful and motivating conversation about the future of solar energy and career growth in this dynamic field.

 

Topics covered:

NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

PV Design Specialist

Sean’s PVDS exam prep class www.solarSEAN.com/PVDS

Community Solar

Virtual Net-metering

CCA = Community Choice Aggregation

Net-metering

Solar DIY

Off Grid

Tesla Powershare

EV = Electric Vehicle

EV Charging

Nissan Leaf

DC Fast Charging

Supercharge

CHAdeMO

Fermata Energy www.fermataenergy.com

Bidirectional Inverter

Battery

Bidirectional Charger

Tesla 1 Charger

J1772 / J plug

Charger Adaptors

Tesla Model S

Protest

Solar Bros

Door to Door Salespeople

Up in the Air

Liquidating

Pacific Lumber

Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters www.headwaterspreserve.org

Yuval Noah Harari

 

Reach out to Jacob Benzaquen Here:

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-benzaquen

 

Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean