The results of the September 12, 2009 administration of the NABCEP Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Installer Exams are in and the Board is proud to announce that a total of 1,048 individuals have been awarded the NABCEP Installer Certification. Don Warfield, Chairman of NABCEP says, “I want to extend my congratulations to all the successful Candidates. You’ve earned a distinction you can be proud of.”
Ezra Auerbach, NABCEP’s Executive Director says, “Achieving this milestone is a huge validation of the work that NABCEP does. The ever-increasing number of people earning NABCEP Installer Certification reflects the healthy growth of our industry. There is an expanding pool of well-trained and experienced workers coming forward to become Certified PV and Solar Thermal Installers.”
The most recent round of NABCEP Installer Exams broke all previous records for test taker participants which saw a 26% increase in Candidates over the previous test administration. The number of successful candidates also broke records, with 216 new NABCEP Certified Installer designations awarded. Mr. Warfield continues, “The number of Certified Solar Installers has risen by 38% in the last year – over 22% just in this round of exams. Clearly these numbers reflect our industry’s appetite for experienced and well-trained solar professionals who have completed a rigorous application and examination process.”
Earlier this year, NABCEP announced that more than 3,000 individuals have passed the NABCEP Entry Level Photovoltaic Exam. This entry level exam is for workers beginning their solar careers. Over 130 groups and organizations across the country have solar training programs that offer NABCEP’s PV Entry Level Exam.
About NABCEP: The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is a volunteer board of renewable energy stakeholder representatives that includes representatives of the solar industry, NABCEP certificants, renewable energy organizations, state policy makers, educational institutions, and the trades. Each member of the board was chosen because of his or her experience and involvement in the solar energy industry. NABCEP’s mission – to support, and work with, the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries, professionals, and stakeholders – is intended to develop and implement quality credentialing and certification programs for practitioners.
Source: NABCEP
