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Solar Asset Manager

See what a solar asset manager does and how to move into the role.

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About Solar Asset Manager

Asset managers are responsible for how operating projects perform, technically and commercially. This course covers the role across the project lifecycle, technical and commercial responsibilities, managing the O&M contractor, warranty claims, budgets, investor reporting and compliance, and how to land your first asset management role.

What You'll Learn

Know the role

Compare in-house and third-party asset management and a typical day.

Run operations

Manage the O&M contractor, performance guarantees and warranty claims.

Report to investors

Handle operating budgets, billing, distributions and compliance filings.

Grow your career

Find the credentials and adjacent roles that lead into asset management.

Explore the Course Topics

25 lessons, grouped by topic. Open a topic to see its lessons.

01The asset manager's role5 lessons
  1. Start Here: Solar Asset Manager
  2. What an Asset Manager Does
  3. Asset Management Across the Project Lifecycle
  4. In-House and Third-Party Asset Management
  5. A Day in the Life of an Asset Manager
02Technical and commercial responsibilities4 lessons
  1. Construction-to-Operations Handoff and Asset Records
  2. Technical Asset Management Responsibilities
  3. Commercial Asset Management Responsibilities
  4. Performance Monitoring and Reporting
03O&M, guarantees and operating issues5 lessons
  1. O&M Agreements
  2. Managing the O&M Contractor
  3. Performance Guarantees
  4. Common Operating Issues: Scenario Practice
  5. Warranty Claims and Equipment Failures
04Budgets, reporting and compliance5 lessons
  1. Operating Budgets, Billing and Cash Controls
  2. Investor Reporting and Distributions
  3. Managing Renewable Energy Certificates
  4. Insurance and Incentive Administration
  5. Tax, Property, and Compliance Filings
05Building an asset management career5 lessons
  1. Skills That Set Strong Asset Managers Apart
  2. Moving Into Asset Management From Adjacent Roles
  3. Choosing Relevant Credentials
  4. Career Progression in Asset Management
  5. How to Land Your First Asset Management Role
06Capstone: your first operating review1 lesson
  1. Capstone: Your First Operating Review