What are the talks at Solar Careers Hub Glasgow?

What are the talks at Solar Careers Hub Glasgow?

Solar Careers Hub Glasgow, Scotland’s first jobs fair dedicated to the fast-growing solar and battery energy storage sectors, will be held on Wednesday 25 February at the University of Strathclyde’s Technology & Innovation Centre.  

Attendees will hear vital insights into the industry directly from key experts, with sessions beginning in the morning and repeated in the afternoon.

☀️Why choose solar as a career and what are my opportunities?

Gareth Simkins, Senior Communications Adviser, Solar Energy UK

10.30-10.45 and 14.30-14.45

The solar industry and battery energy storage sectors are growing at unprecedented pace - and that means 43,000+ UK jobs in solar are required to be filled by 2035 if government and industry targets are to be reached. Here is what you need to know about where the industry is at and where it's going.

☀️ Engineering a Net Zero future: Careers in Solar and Storage

Chris Clark, Director, Emtec Energy

10.50-11.05 and 14.50-15.05

Chris will outline the wide range of career opportunities within the solar and storage industry, highlighting roles for both blue-and white-collar professionals and the practical and further education pathways that can lead to a long-term career in renewable energy.

☀️ What Next? The Stars the limit - Careers from a Developer & Investor's view

Roy Amner, Business Development Director, NextEnergy Group

11.10-11.25 and 15.10-15.25

With over $4.5bn of assets under management across the NextEnergy Group and projects delivered globally, Roy will share how a career in the sector can take you from Glasgow to Chile, or from a spreadsheet to a 350MWp energy hub, demonstrating the scale, diversity and global reach of the Group.

☀️ Structural considerations for PV system designs

Jason McCabe, UK & Ireland Technical Director, Clenergy

11.30-11.45 and 16.10-16.25

Covering the key engineering principles, challenges, and best practices for designing safe, reliable, and long-lasting solar mounting systems for residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects.

☀️Designing a Solar Array - and everything that comes after

Tom Kemsley, Scotland Manager and Director, Midsummer Energy

11.50-12.05 and 15.50-16.05

Midsummer Energy's design software, Easy-PV takes you from an idea and an address right through to getting a kit on site. This short presentation will take you through the process; designing the system, getting estimates on generation and financial payback, quoting and of course a list of equipment, where the rest of the company comes in and more.

☀️GSE IN-ROOF SYSTEM: the integrated system

Ricky Towner, UK Training Manager, GSE Intégration

12.10 – 12.30 and 15.30-15.50

The GSE IN-ROOF SYSTEM is a mounting system for integrating standard photovoltaic panels directly on the roof. It is a universal system that offers the possibility of designing all kinds of configurations, with or without roof windows. This product is the most cost-effective for renovation and new builds. Come and see how our engineers install the GSE IN-ROOF SYSTEM. You'll be able to appreciate how easy it is to install it. Of course, you will have the opportunity to ask our engineers any technical questions you may have.

☀️The Verdancy Group - Training, Upskilling and Career Pathways

‍ Neil Barnes, Business Partnership Manager, The Verdancy Group

12.35 - 12.50 and 16.30 - 16.45

Are you interested in joining the growing solar industry? Would you like to hear about training and development opportunities? There is 'no wrong pathway' and whether it's technical, semi-technical or supporting functions, there are many opportunities out there. At TVG, we offer online, in-situ and tailored solar and a variety of green skills courses at our facilities in Scotland and England or where you are. We are keen to hear from you and what your needs might be, as well as help fill in any information gaps on what is available and how this could enhance your skills, knowledge and experience to boost your employment chances. Come hear about how we're putting social value into the work we do for local communities too. 

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🗓️ Date:
Wednesday 25 February

📍 Location:

University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD

 🎟️ Admission:
Free. Attendees must be 18+

🕙 Hours

10.00 – 17.00  

(Closed for lunch 13.00 - 14.00)

🎟️ Registration:

Register Here.

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