Ӱ Bristol Bay Campus receives funding for solar energy training

Maggie King
907-474-6092
Sept. 23, 2022

Students standing on lift work together to attach a solar panel to the side of a building.
Photo provided by Eric Goddard
Students learn about solar energy construction during spring 2022 training hosted in Dillingham.

The University of Ӱ Fairbanks Bristol Bay Campus recently received  support from the  for a solar energy installation instructor training program.
 
This “train the trainer” initiative will teach participants how to install solar electric power systems and how to teach the concepts to help certify others with  The goal of this training is to develop the first group of Ӱ-trained solar electric installation instructors in the state.

The solar energy training will take place in Spring 2023 and is for groups and individuals interested in beginning their professional careers in solar energy in the state of Ӱ.

To learn more about this opportunity and join in the training, contact esgoddard01@alaska.edu or the Bristol Bay Campus at uaf-bbcinfo@alaska.edu.