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About the Episode:

In this RE+ Mid Atlantic episode, we probe a crucial question: Is there a workforce dilemma in solar and renewables?

Catherine McLean of Dylan Green discusses work arrangements and their impact on women.

Whit Fulton of ConnectDER talks hardware hurdles and the role of state energy offices.

George McClellan from REC delves into domestic manufacturing and capacity.

Jason Higginson of APsystems explores supply constraints.

And Todd Ahern and Adam Jordan from the MegaWatt Group share how outsourced sales teams are filling workforce gaps.

Tune in for a multi-faceted exploration of the workforce landscape in renewables.

Is there truly a workforce dilemma?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments over on our Youtube channel, where we’ve posted this episode in its full glory. You can see exactly what we saw from the Philadelphia Convention Center at this Summer’s RE+ Mid-Atlantic.

Helpful RESOURCES:

Find Catherine McLean, Founder & CEO of Dylan Green on LinkedIn.

Find Whit Fulton, CEO ConnectDER on LinkedIn.

Find Jason Higginson, Head of Marketing for APsystems on LinkedIn.

Find George McClellan, Technical Sales Manager for REC on LinkedIn.

Find Todd Ahern, CEO for MegaWatt Group on LinkedIn.

Find Adam Jordan, Vice President of Sales for MegaWatt Group on LinkedIn.

EPISODE VIDEO:

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  1. Relocation Barriers: Catherine McLean also points out the financial challenges and barriers associated with relocating to major cities for employment opportunities in the renewables sector.

  2. Legislative and Regulatory Hurdles: Whit Fulton brings attention to the need for better regulatory and legislative environments to support new products, particularly when it comes to utility acceptance.

  3. Supply Constraints: Jason Higginson emphasizes that factors like the availability of components and metals are additional challenges that the industry must reckon with in terms of workforce and production.

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ABOUT THE HOST OF SUNCAST:

Nico Johnson is the creator and host of SunCast, consistently rated a top solar podcast in the clean energy sector. The content of the show is geared towards listeners looking for insights on where the markets are headed, how to position themselves or their companies, and what today's market leaders do to stay ahead of the pack.

Nico is an Investor, Executive Coach, and 16-year veteran of the solar industry, having led development in the US and Latin America for global companies like Trina Solar and Conergy.

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