Publications
Under the leadership of its members, SolarTech produces a number of industry white papers, best practice guides and standards.
We strive to provide valuable content for our members and community. If you have suggestions on themes for publications that you would like to share with us, please e-mail us at
publications@solartech.org.
General
SWIC Employment Candidate Portfolio Flyer
Your Renewable Energy Skilled Staffing Solution! Are you searching for qualified renewable energy professionals to fill your staffing needs? Are you searching for an alternative...
SolarTech SJSU Labor Market_Webinar 4.19.11_Presentation
On April 19, 2011 SolarTech and the San Jose State University Solar Workforce held a webinar to review the survey conducted which identified where the jobs are, what employee's are...
SolarTech Consumer Study Final TOC
Typical Consumer Solar PV Marketing, Is it Working?
SolarTech and San Jose State University have just completed a consumer attitudes study that indicts the current solar PV marketing...
Best Practice Guides
Microinverter & AC PV Module Application Guide - Summary
For microinverters and AC (Alternating Current) PV (Photovoltaic) modules, a need exists for clear and consistent installation methods and code interpretations, which enable safer,...
Microinverter & AC PV Module Application Guide - Complete
For microinverters and AC (Alternating Current) PV (Photovoltaic) modules, a need exists for clear and consistent installation methods and code interpretations, which enable safer,...
Standards
Purchase Power Agreement (PPA) and Site Lease Contract Templates
The purpose of the template Power Purchase Agreement and Site Lease is to provide the industry with a starting point in completing a third party financed distributed solar PV project....
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Accompanying Guide
The PPA accompanying guide describes in layperson terminology the crucial clauses and terms and to provide guidance on how to best utilize the PPA and Site Lease Contract Templates...
Online Solar Permit Application Interoperability Standard
The application and approval process for solar PV construction permits is well recognized by the industry as inefficient with hidden costs borne by the integrator. Several software...
Industry Reports
DOE Solar American Board of Codes and Standards Permitting Process
SWIC Renewable Energy Labor Market Study, Report 1
Many colleges and training organizations are in the process of developing new courses in the field of solar and clean energy. These training programs are valuable channels to help job...
SWIC Renewable Energy Labor Market Study, Report 1 (Outline)
Many colleges and training organizations are in the process of developing new courses in the field of solar and clean energy. These training programs are valuable channels to help job...
Programs
National "BoS Soft Cost" Reduction Roadmap Webinar Presentation
This webinar, presented January 11, 2011, is part of a broader effort to support Balance of System soft cost reduction goals by offering ways to closely align with programs addressing...
Permitting & Interconnection Symposium Feb 10th Presentation
An overview framing the need to reduce Balance of System Soft Costs across Permitting, Inspection and Interconnection processes.
National BoS "Soft Cost" Reduction Roadmap Webinar Redux Presentation
This webinar, presented February 22, 2011, is a follow-on from the January 11th webinar providing a broader effort to reduce balance of system 'soft costs , share industy survey results...
Industry Reports
Solar Financial Analysis - Overview
This overview provides the first six pages of the full study
There are various solar financial analysis calculators available, both public and private, that attempt to help make the...
There are various solar financial analysis calculators available, both public and private, that attempt to help make the decision of whether or not to install a solar photovoltaic system...
Solar Permitting Analysis - Overview
To gain a better understanding of the residential photovoltaic permitting process, and to see where it has the potential to be standardized, the San Jose State University Permitting...