In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, special guest Jacob Benzaquen shares his journey in the solar industry, highlighting how obtaining a NABCEP PV Design Specialist (PVDS) certification has significantly enhanced his career from kilowatts to megawatts. Sean and Jacob engage in a lively discussion covering Jacob's transition from residential to community solar, the importance of understanding solar regulations and codes, and the exciting prospects for larger commercial solar projects. They also dive into the evolving landscape of electric vehicles, sustainable energy technologies, and the impact of ethical practices in the solar industry. Join us for an insightful and motivating conversation about the future of solar energy and career growth in this dynamic field.
Topics covered:
NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
PV Design Specialist
Sean’s PVDS exam prep class www.solarSEAN.com/PVDS
Community Solar
Virtual Net-metering
CCA = Community Choice Aggregation
Net-metering
Solar DIY
Off Grid
Tesla Powershare
EV = Electric Vehicle
EV Charging
Nissan Leaf
DC Fast Charging
Supercharge
CHAdeMO
Fermata Energy www.fermataenergy.com
Bidirectional Inverter
Battery
Bidirectional Charger
Tesla 1 Charger
J1772 / J plug
Charger Adaptors
Tesla Model S
Protest
Solar Bros
Door to Door Salespeople
Up in the Air
Liquidating
Pacific Lumber
Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters www.headwaterspreserve.org
Yuval Noah Harari
Reach out to Jacob Benzaquen Here:
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-benzaquen
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean
