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Built with input from leading solar companies seeking skilled technicians.
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Employers strongly value veterans and electricians with solar training — graduates from both our Electrical and Solar programs are top-tier hires and earn at the higher end of pay scales.
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Graduates report raises or promotions every 6–12 months.
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Careers with excellent job satisfaction, strong benefits, and opportunities for travel or local placement.
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Texas is the #1 state for solar jobs, but our program opens opportunities nationwide.
15 Weeks. Direct Hire. Six-Figure Solar Careers.
The American Clean Power Conference in Nashville, TN. Featuring the Training Center of Central Texas joined Sungrow and Leeward Renewable Energy to launch the nation’s first 15-week Solar Maintenance Technician program — built as a direct-hire pathway for veterans.
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15 weeks of hands-on solar maintenance training
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Direct entry into top industry careers
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Six-figure opportunities with vehicles, per diem & benefits
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From service to civilian success, veterans are leading the way in utility-scale solar.
Watch how The Training Center is shaping the next generation of renewable energy leaders.
Why Choose Our Program?
Built with Leeward Renewable Energy
Presented at ACP O&M + Safety Conference
March 4, 2025
Direct employer introductions
What Makes Our Program Unique
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Utility-Scale Focus: Our curriculum is built for real-world utility-scale solar infrastructure not residential installs.
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Industry Partnerships: Designed in collaboration with Leeward Renewable Energy, with direct hiring pipelines to Renew, Clearway Energy, and other leaders.
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Beyond Technicians: Students are prepared for technical roles and leadership positions, including roles in O&M management, SCADA, battery storage, and safety.
Program Outcomes
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Hands-on training in real solar environments
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Electrical fundamentals, NEC code, inverter systems, commissioning, and SCADA training
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Career readiness, including resume support, certifications, and interview coaching
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Opportunities for advancement into supervision or field leadership
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Clearway Energy Group
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Leeward Renewable Energy
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SOLV Energy
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Optiv Energy
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Sungrow Power Supply Co
Hiring Partners
Clearway Energy Group
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SOLV Energy
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Sungrow Power Supply Co
Leeward Renewable Energy
Optive Energy
Is a Career as a Solar Energy Technician Right For You?
Take the Training Center of Central Texas
“Solar Energy Technician Career Training Readiness Quiz”
This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.
Enhancements
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Field Trips
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Guest Speakers
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Drone/thermal camera certs
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Innovation competitions
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Resume workshops
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Industry networking events
