Randolph Solar: How Charlotte County will benefit

By |2025-06-23T10:56:22-04:00February 2nd, 2021|Industry, Virginia Solar, Workforce Development|

Increased tax revenue, hundreds of jobs and increased revenue to landowners – solar projects provide many direct and indirect economic benefits in a community. Community Benefits of Randolph Solar Increased local income during construction includes tens of millions spent on labor and materials. Indirect economic benefits during construction include workers spending money locally at restaurants, shops, conveniences stores, gas stations, etc. This could cumulatively number in the millions of dollars. Increased local opportunities for income during project operations including landscaping

SHINE: an Immersive Solar Training Program

By |2025-06-20T16:21:46-04:00November 18th, 2019|Company Update, Industry, Virginia Solar, Workforce Development|

SHINE: Partnerships that Bridge Gaps The Solar Hands-On Instructional Network of Excellence (SHINE), is a public-private partnership dedicated to building innovative solar career pathways in Virginia. SHINE’s mission is to develop a qualified, diverse, equitable, and inclusive solar workforce, equip Virginians with the tools and knowledge to enter the solar sector, help solar developers and construction companies source qualified and trained talent, and bridge the gap between solar jobs supply and solar jobs demand. SolUnesco's Role The story of how

Realizing the Economic Benefits of Solar: The Virginia Solar Workforce Initiative

By |2025-06-18T15:54:56-04:00June 6th, 2018|Construction, Industry, News, Southeast, Virginia Solar|

Solar is Growing in the US More and more companies have made the commitment to purchase renewable energy as part of their sustainable business strategies. Large enterprises such as Microsoft, Kohl’s, Apple, The North Face are powered by solar, while Google, Marriott, McDonald’s and a majority of the Fortune 100 consider access to renewable energy as part of their investment decisions. Numerous companies have established their operations in locations where they can access solar power. What does this mean for

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