February 6, 2023

Are there still careers in solar energy innovation?

SolarSteam was recently picked by Foresight Canada as one of the country’s most investable clean tech companies. The start-up uses concentrating solar thermal to produce hot water and steam for use by industrial and institutional clients that need to meet an initial 20% to 30% green energy target by 2030. “One of our recognitions was …

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February 6, 2023

Are there still careers in solar energy innovation?

Here, heliostats encircle the solar receiver atop the central tower in Tower CSP. A big opportunity for careers in solar engineering is in Tower heliostat design and requires STEM talent in AI, robotics, and optics. Is innovation still needed in solar energy? So are there still solar innovation careers for engineering talent to invent new …

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