In this episode of the Sean White Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean White interviews Ryan Jones, a NABCEP-certified solar professional who transitioned from the U.S. to a thriving career in Europe. The discussion covers Ryan's early experiences in the solar industry, his job at the now-defunct Lyra solar company, and his journey to living in Spain. They explore the challenges and rewards of working internationally, including visa issues, tax considerations, and the different electrical codes and standards. Ryan shares insights on becoming a digital nomad in the solar industry, the evolution of the European solar market with feed-in tariffs, and the drastic growth of solar capacity from 2007 to today. The episode offers valuable advice for anyone looking to take their solar career global.

 

Topics Covered:

NABCEP

PV Installer Exam = PV Installer Professional Exam

Solyndra

Solar Tubes

Solar Power International = RE+

Stephen Colbert

GCR

Crystalline Silicon on tubes

CIGS = Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide

Solar Coaster

Hans Josef-Fell

Feed-in Tariff

DC Power = Soligent

Polar Bear Effect

Digital Nomad

Fully Remote Work

Tax Implications

NEC

International Electro Technical Commission = IEC

UL9540

Working Visa

Malaga, Spain

Gold Coast

Intersolar

 

Reach out to Ryan Jones here:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-jones-9426a211/  

Website:  www.recurrentenergy.com/

 

Hans-Josef Fell Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hans-josef-fell-started-the-feed-in-tariff-the/id1441958371?i=1000715753971

 

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

www.heatspring.com/sean

www.solarsean.com/40hress