Solarize It!

The University of the Virgin Islands Caribbean Green Technology Center hosted a mini-solar training session this summer on Sunday June 27th on the OEK campus (UVI’s St. Thomas campus) from 9:30am - 4:30pm. The session was part of the Solarize St. Thomas coalition workforce development program. This program was free and open to the UVI community.

Participants learned a variety of topics including: the difference between traditional energy sources and renewable energy, electricity and energy units, sizing a solar PV system and its components, as well as basic worksite safety. The course was a mixture of theory, lectures and hands-on training. We will be using feedback from this pilot program to expand the program to the larger community as well as on St. Croix.

Check out some photos from the event!

The goal of Solarize St. Thomas is to help lower the cost of solar energy and battery storage installations through the power of bulk-purchasing, educate local residents about available incentives and programs, and make it easy to get a free proposal from a trusted source. Please go to www.solarizestt.com to learn more.

Solarize St. Thomas Coalition Members