NABCEP Certification lands job in Europe

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast

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