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🌞 4 Months as a People & Culture Intern at Verdant Solar Sdn Bhd – What a Ride! 🌱 Time flies when you’re juggling HR tasks, learning the ropes, and occasionally questioning if you signed up for an MBA in multitasking. But here I am, almost 4 months in, and it’s been nothing short of insightful (and fun!). 💼✨ As an HR intern, I wore all the hats 👒 – from coordinating meetings 📅, keeping employee records up-to-date 📋, ordering office supplies (yes, including the “expensive stuff” 💸), and ensuring licenses were renewed on time (because governance = important!). One of the highlights of my internship was being part of our Quarterly Alignment Bonding (QAB) sessions. Imagine this: aligning company goals 📈, recognizing top performers 🏆, playing fun team games 🎮, and fostering a sense of togetherness 🤝. It’s like a team retreat, but with strategy and celebration combined. Speaking of culture, Verdant Solar have 7 core values which are everything! It’s inspiring how everyone truly embodies these values in their daily work and interactions. I’ve always felt comfortable reaching out for help, even across departments (thank you, Verdiants!). 🫂 Another exciting chapter was being part of the committee for Verdant Solar’s 3rd Annual Dinner. Planning an event for the entire company? Let’s just say, “small hiccups” were part of the package, but we made it happen! 🎉 I also had the chance to try my hand at recruitment – from screening resumes 📄 to interviewing candidates 🎤. It was a challenge my supervisor set for me, and I actually enjoyed it (who knew?). Plus, I even sharpened my decision-making skills by analyzing costs and options for big purchases – hello, future budgeting pro! 💰 To sum it up, I’ve learned so much, grown a ton, and had a great time with a supportive team who pushed me to aim higher (thank you!). Verdant Solar is full of driven, goal-oriented individuals, and being part of this journey has been a privilege. Lowkey need a friend to vibe and grow with – you in? LET'S TEAM UP 🚀 : https://lnkd.in/gAv5ahck #InternshipJourney #VerdantSolar #PeopleAndCulture #HRLife #GrowthAndLearning

U.S. DOE Awards $2.1 Million to Advance Clean Energy Careers through Educational Programs The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today the selection of seven nonprofit educational organizations to receive up to $300,000 each under the Clean Energy Careers for All (CEC4A) program. The initiative aims to foster interest and awareness in clean energy careers among K–12 students, university alumni and professionals, veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals. The CEC4A program supports initiatives such as internships, career coaching, mentorship, curriculum development, and career exposure opportunities. “Partnering with organizations that are already excelling in attracting diverse talent to STEM-focused careers in energy innovation is one of the best ways DOE can help build the workforce […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/d_znTu_F #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #america #cleanenergy #doe #energyefficiency #renewableenergy

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🌟 Calling All PhD Candidates Passionate About Energy Transitions! 🌟 Are you within the first 18 months of your PhD and have a keen interest in energy, renewable energy, or low-carbon energy transitions? If so, Empowered Futures is looking for you! With just one week left to apply, don’t miss out on the chance to join this year’s cohort. What We Offer: 🔹 Collaborative Network: Connect with researchers, business leaders, consultants, and policymakers to bridge the gap between academia and industry, and tackle real-world energy challenges. 🔹 Knowledge Sharing & Joint Learning: Engage in courses, workshops, and activities designed to provide insights and skills essential for influencing energy policies and practices. 🔹 Career Development: Whether you’re aiming for a career in research, business, consultancy, or public policy, Empowered Futures supports your growth for real-world impact. 🔹 Just and Practical Pathways: We’re committed to creating equitable and workable pathways through energy transitions, addressing challenges, and promoting fair solutions. Plus, we’ve even partnered with the arts collective, Rjukan Solarpunk Academy, to expand your network if your interests lie at the intersection of energy and the arts. If you’re dedicated to transforming the future of energy, Empowered Futures offers the tools, community, and support to make it happen. 🚀 Apply by 15th November and be part of the change!

🌟 DataTalent Participant Project Highlights 🌟 💡 Our DataTalent program offers Canadian employers the opportunity to connect with outstanding data professionals through fully subsidized internships and projects. DataTalent Program is powered by Upskill Canada and the Government of Canada. Palette Skills 👥 Highlighting: Alexander's Project! ➡️ Project Description: In this project, Alexander took a look at the energy generation capabilities in the US from 1990 to 2022 using the USEIA's dataset. They looked at the generation capability by energy source over the years, total generation capability for each state, the decline in public utilities in the US, and the decline of Coal as the largest energy source. ⚡️📈🙏🏻 https://lnkd.in/g6upS9PP

☀ Farewell to zolar - A look back at a transformative time ☀ What an incredible journey! After a very meaningful time at zolar, I would like to take a moment to look back and say thank you. My time at zolar has been full of learning, growth and inspiring projects. Starting as an intern in Software Product Management, I continued as a working student. I was able to lead my own projects and work on numerous exciting initiatives. 💡 Here are some of the highlights of what I learned: * Product Discovery & Delivery: Implementing the process from initial idea generation to final release. * Roadmap development: Strategic planning of future product developments. * Feature testing: Coordination and implementation to ensure product quality. * Requirements analysis and development: creation and specification of EPICs and user stories. * Stakeholder communication: Collaboration, communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. * Competitive analysis: In-depth analysis and derivation of conclusions. * Agile practices: Application of agile methods in daily use to optimize our workflows. ☀ A big thank you to the ZPC team and especially to Sabrina Mönch for her support and trust. You made the zolar time an unforgettable experience for me! I'm looking forward to using the skills and knowledge I've learned in new professional challenges. #zolar #softwareproductmanagement #thankyou

Creating a software solutions that can engineer projects and then optimise the design is a fascinating area to study as it can provide large cost savings using the latest technologies. Therefore it was great opportunity over the summer to have one of our interns Varun Vajrapu look at the optimisation solar, wind and battery based on a hypothetical energy demand. If we combine this with our H2Evolution model for green hydrogen production, we will be able to optimise the two modules. Eventually, AI models will be developed to optimise larger engineering problems, such as the development of green ammonia and SAF. Automating the calculations and optimising the whole model based on different constraints will provide rare insights into reducing LCOH or SAF etc. Currently the project revolves around isolated microgrids, with H2 Evolution, but eventually we will be able to develop more complex energy problems, maybe for the next intern team. As you can see from the plot we have a number of problems to solve but you can see the vision #kbrdigitalsolutions #hydrogen #digital #innovation

Want to join the fight against climate change but not sure where to start? 🤔 Lots of climate tech companies need people in all kinds of roles. Here's a few tips on how to land a job in climate tech from our friends at GreenLancer: 1. Create a vision for your career — you don't have to be a climate expert to work in renewable energy, they need marketers, project managers, BDRs, HR and other non-tech roles too 2. Develop specific skills for a career in renewable energy — developing or expanding on specialized skills can set you apart in this fast growing industry 3. Embrace education and training — formal education, online courses, internships, volunteer work, self-study and research can all help you get ahead Check out all of their tips and insight here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gaQVKM2J P.S. GreenLancer is #hiring! Check out their open jobs and kickstart your career in renewable energy ☀️ #climatetech #tech #greentech

As 2024 winds down, FairGreen would like to share some major highlights in the year that the publication started to come of age. We have stayed true to our original mission of advocating for a Just Energy Transition by covering energy storage technologies and supply chains with an emphasis on sustainability. To that end, the year over year (YoY) growth in the number of subscribers has been an impressive 302%! One of the main reasons for the high growth rate has been the diversification of FairGreen's resources. We have something for everyone: 1. Are you a student or a recent graduate? The Student and Early Career Opportunities Tracker is for you. Our objective is to assist current students and recent graduates with identifying research, internship, co-op and fulltime opportunities in industry and national labs (link in comments section). 2. Are you a clean energy professional? The LDES Growth Tracker is for you. This is our attempt at tracking the field deployment of LDES technologies and (financial) performance of LDES providers (link in comments section). 3. Are you just curious about clean energy? Our thought leadership articles are for you. We have continued to provide nuanced and thought-provoking articles that advocate for a just energy transition (link in comments section). Join our community today for these (free!) resources and more! Much gratitude to our current members for your overwhelming support!

🌱 Meet SOLA's Incredible Operations & Maintenance Interns 🌱 At SOLA, we believe in empowering the next generation of renewable energy experts. Meet Yolisa, Inam and Sphesihle —our talented interns who are gaining hands-on experience across various projects, from troubleshooting on-site to monitoring systems. Inam highlights SOLA’s welcoming and collaborative environment: “Everyone’s ready to help you feel comfortable. It feels like family.” Yolisa adds, “It’s like a second home. Communication is key here—everyone is so supportive.” Sphesihle appreciates the flexibility and learning opportunities: “SOLA challenges you to be independent, but there’s always someone ready to lend a hand. On site you’re given the chance to troubleshoot problems and find an innovative solution” Our interns are not only developing technical skills but also learning the importance of teamwork and innovation. Every day brings new challenges, and the energy at SOLA is inspiring: “There’s always something new to learn,” says Inam. As Yolisa puts it, “The future is green, and at SOLA, we’re growing with it—embracing new technology like AI, and working towards a sustainable future.” Inam Mhlakaza Yolisa Mbuqe Sphesihle Xaso