NABCEP Certification lands job in Europe

In this episode of the Sean White Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean White interviews Ryan Jones, a NABCEP-certified solar professional who transitioned from the U.S. to a thriving career in Europe. The discussion covers Ryan's early experiences in the solar industry, his job at the now-defunct Lyra solar company, and his journey to living in Spain. They explore the challenges and rewards of working internationally, including visa issues, tax considerations, and the different electrical codes and standards. Ryan shares insights on becoming a digital nomad in the solar industry, the evolution of the European solar market with feed-in tariffs, and the drastic growth of solar capacity from 2007 to today. The episode offers valuable advice for anyone looking to take their solar career global.   Topics Covered: NABCEP PV Installer Exam = PV Installer Professional Exam Solyndra Solar Tubes Solar Power International = RE+ Stephen Colbert GCR Crystalline Silicon on tubes CIGS = Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide Solar Coaster Hans Josef-Fell Feed-in Tariff DC Power = Soligent Polar Bear Effect Digital Nomad Fully Remote Work Tax Implications NEC International Electro Technical Commission = IEC UL9540 Working Visa Malaga, Spain Gold Coast Intersolar   Reach out to Ryan Jones here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-jones-9426a211/   Website:  www.recurrentenergy.com/   Hans-Josef Fell Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hans-josef-fell-started-the-feed-in-tariff-the/id1441958371?i=1000715753971   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at: www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/40hress