The 2024 Year in Review

Market Insights | Top Talent | Job Alerts

As 2024 comes to a close, the renewable energy industry has reached remarkable milestones and faced transformative challenges. In this special year-end edition of The Renewable Report, we take a look back at the trends, triumphs, and insights that defined the past year—and what they mean for the road ahead.

Inside this issue, you’ll find:

• 2024 Market Report – A deep dive into this year’s biggest industry developments.
• Scaling Your Solar Business with Recruitment Services – Tips for growing your team in a competitive market.
• Links to key industry news shaping renewables.
• Featured job searches to kick off 2025 on the right foot.

Stay informed, reflect on this year’s progress, and prepare for an even brighter future in renewable energy.

2024 Renewable Energy Recap: From Setbacks to Surging Growth

Renewable Energy’s 2024 Roller Coaster: Challenges and Growth

This quarter, the renewable energy sector faced some serious hurdles—but it’s not all bad news. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening:

• Layoffs and Bankruptcies: SunPower’s Chapter 11 filing, Northvolt’s layoffs, and over 100 solar companies facing closure.
• NEM 3.0 Fallout: California rooftop solar installations plummeted, and existing customers may now face unexpected compensation cuts.
• Resilience Amid Challenges: Grid-scale storage leads growth, U.S. solar manufacturing sets records, and bipartisan investments fuel job creation.

Where does the industry go from here? Despite the headwinds, clean energy’s trajectory remains strong—and 2025 could be a pivotal year.

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Scaling Your Solar Business with Specialized Solar Recruitment Services

Scaling Your Solar Business with the Right Talent

Is your solar business ready to grow but struggling to find the right people? Here’s how recruitment services can help:

• Passive Candidate Strategies: Discover how to connect with top talent who aren’t actively job-hunting.
• Streamlined Hiring Processes: Save time and resources while finding the perfect fit for your team.
• Onboarding Done Right: Get key players up to speed quickly and effectively.

The right recruitment partner can make all the difference.

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Featured Articles:

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Secures $1.5B DOE Loan Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has received a $1.5 billion loan from the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office to advance hydropower, battery storage, and transmission infrastructure, supporting California’s renewable energy goals.

Explosive Demand Growth Raises Concerns About Reliability North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) ’s latest Long-Term Reliability Assessment highlights potential risks of blackouts as demand for electricity grows faster than expected, driven by electrification and renewables. View Article

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Approves $1.45B Loan for Qcells USA Corp. Solar Panel Facility The Department of Energy has granted $1.45 billion in funding to Qcells to establish a new solar panel manufacturing facility, a significant step toward increasing domestic production. View Article

Waaree Solar Americas Inc. Begins Solar Panel Assembly Line in Texas Waaree has initiated trial runs on its solar panel assembly line in Texas, signaling its entry into the U.S. manufacturing market to meet the growing demand for renewable energy. View Article

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore exciting opportunities in leadership, engineering, and project management within renewable energy.

Here’s a glimpse at what’s available:

• Chief Commercialization Officer – Lead the strategy and execution of commercializing cutting-edge renewable energy technologies, driving growth and market adoption.
• Solar & Battery Sales Engineer – Develop and oversee innovative solar and battery microgrid projects from feasibility to post-construction oversight.
• Program & Product Manager: Microgrids – Drive product strategy and program management for sustainable microgrid solutions, fostering energy resilience.
• Solar PV Project Manager (C&I Projects) – Manage the design, development, and execution of commercial and industrial solar projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

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