How the Solar Games Make Installation Skills Visible

About

Solar installation is as much about precision, training, and safety as it is about speed. Sean White and Rudy Saporite unpack how the Solar Games challenge crews to work under pressure, adapt to unfamiliar equipment, follow manufacturer instructions, and demonstrate the field skills the industry needs more of.

Main Topics Discussed

• How humor makes solar education more engaging

• The structure and scoring of the Solar Games

• Testing installer skill under real competition pressure

• Safety risks revealed through hands-on solar challenges

• Why manufacturer instructions matter in field installation

Speakers

Company:
Sean White
,
HeatSpring / White House Energy
HeatSpring / White House Energy
Website:
Rudy Saporite
IBTS - Institute for Building Technology and Safety

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