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DevelopmentSolar Development 101Learn how a project moves from raw land to notice to proceed, covering site qualification, site control, permitting, interconnection and construction readiness.Create a free account to view this course
DevelopmentSite ControlUnderstand leases, easements and option agreements, plus the title work and property rights that decide whether a site can actually be built.Create a free account to view this course
EngineeringSolar Engineering 101Work through the engineering decisions behind a solar plant, from array layout and equipment selection to electrical design and constructability review.Create a free account to view this course
EngineeringPVSystBuild and interpret energy-yield simulations, from site and weather inputs through system losses to a bankable production estimate.Create a free account to view this course
EngineeringSystem ComponentsLearn how modules, inverters, racking and balance-of-system equipment work together, and what drives the selection of each.Create a free account to view this course
ConstructionSolar Construction 101See how a solar project gets built, from mobilization and civil work through racking, module installation, electrical work, and commissioning.Create a free account to view this course
ConstructionConstruction Planning and Field ExecutionPlan the work and run the site: schedules, crews, submittals, inspections, and the field decisions that keep a build on time.Create a free account to view this course
ConstructionEngineering Procurement & Construction Agreement (EPC)Break down the contract that governs construction, including scope, milestones, liquidated damages, warranties, and how risk is allocated.Create a free account to view this course
FinanceSolar Project Finance 101Understand how solar projects get funded, covering capital structure, tax equity, debt sizing, and what lenders and investors look for.Create a free account to view this course
FinanceFinancial AnalystFollow the analyst’s role in solar finance, from building project models and testing assumptions to supporting investment decisions.Create a free account to view this course
FinancePower Purchase Agreements (PPAs)See how the PPA sets project revenue: pricing structures, term, settlement and the risks lenders and investors examine.Create a free account to view this course
LegalSolar Legal 101Get oriented in the contracts and legal structures behind a renewable project, and learn where deals most often run into trouble.Create a free account to view this course
OriginationOrigination 101Learn how deals are sourced and shaped, from identifying offtakers and sites to qualifying the opportunities worth real development spend.Create a free account to view this course
OriginationSolar and Commercial Real EstateExplore rooftop and land deals with property owners, including lease economics, tenant considerations, and what makes a site attractive.Create a free account to view this course
Energy MarketsEnergy Markets 101Understand how electricity is bought, sold and dispatched, and how market design shapes the value a renewable project can capture.Create a free account to view this course
Energy MarketsRenewable Energy FundamentalsCover the technologies, policy drivers and economics behind the energy transition, and how renewables fit into the wider power system.Create a free account to view this course
Asset ManagementAsset Management 101Learn what it takes to run an operating portfolio, covering performance, contracts, compliance and reporting across the asset lifecycle.Create a free account to view this course
Asset ManagementO&M AgreementUnderstand the agreement governing ongoing operations and maintenance, including scope, service levels, performance standards, reporting, pricing, warranties and risk allocation.Create a free account to view this course
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Featured Podcast · Development
Benoy Thanjan, founder of Reneu Energy, talks with developers, financiers and founders about where the solar and energy markets meet entrepreneurship. 300+ episodes and counting.
Test your judgment with short, real-world renewable energy scenarios.
Can you get a solar project to substantial completion before year-end? Ten decisions, one deadline, and a $100,000 recovery reserve.
Entries close October 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT
10 decisions • 1 deadlineHave a useful tool, template, guide, lesson, or industry resource? Share practical knowledge that can help renewable energy professionals do their work better.
