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National Solar Power: Solar Farms in Florida to Create Green Jobs

 

Advice provided by: Claire Moloney, LEED Green Associate, Cornell University
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Solar Farms in Florida to Create Green Jobs

National Solar Power, a Florida-based solar energy provider, recently announced a solar farm agreement with Liberty County, Florida. The 100 megawatt system will cost $350 million.

In November 2011, the company also brokered a deal with Hardee County to develop a 200 megawatt solar farm, the second it will have built in the Sunshine State, according to a press release.

National Solar Power had previously announced a similar project in Gadsden County, which is located in the Florida Panhandle. The solar farm in the central-Florida Hardee County will cost $700 million and was approved by the Hardee County Commission.

The company also created of Green Infrastructure Partners, a funding arm that would help finance more solar energy projects. Development is expected to take five years, during which roughly 200 jobs will be created. At least 50 permanent solar energy jobs will also be necessary to operate the solar farms.

"Florida is the new frontier when it comes to solar farm development," said National Solar Power CEO James Scrivener. "We are excited about the opportunity to establish a utility-scale solar farm in Hardee County and the creation of Green Infrastructure Partners."

Professional Certification for Solar Energy Jobs

Florida is not the only state making a push for solar energy development. New Jersey-based solar installer Geoscape Solar also announced in late November 2011 that it would implement a 733 kilowatt solar power system that will cover 75 percent of the energy needs for a local logistics company.

Investments from both the private and public sector are helping to drive solar energy demand, and in turn, create solar energy jobs.

Individuals looking for a career in this renewable energy field can increase their professional credentials through training and certification from leading solar organizations.

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) provides credentials for photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal installers.

Additionally, the Electronics Technicians Association offers certifications for PV installers and solar thermal professionals.

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Thanks for sharing your

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 03:16 — titan solar (not verified)

Thanks for sharing your views. Great blog here... It’s hard to find quality writing like yours these days. I really appreciate people like you.Thanks for sharing about National Solar Power.

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Solar Power California

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Sun, 04/22/2012 - 17:05 — Landforsolarfarm (not verified)

I would like info. about how to find interested partners, whom would fund the use of about 10 ac. of mine for solar farm. I'm in Peach County, Ga. land has never been developed, half flat, half not and wooded.

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Maybe they should also try to

Fri, 05/11/2012 - 14:06 — JeffVallins

Maybe they should also try to create a strong partnership with furniture pick up Milwaukee companies in the area as well. That can surely help the community grow even further and implement a green approach in life. What do you think?

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