Trojan Battery Company, the world's leading manufacturer of deep cycle
batteries for renewable energy applications, today announced its
corporate sponsorship of North American Board of Certified Energy
Practitioners (NABCEP), which offers certification and entry-level
knowledge assessment programs for renewable energy professionals
throughout North America.
Trojan’s sponsorship of NABCEP training initiatives supports the
continued development of industry standards for certification of
photovoltaic (PV) system professionals. Certification ensures that PV
practitioners have demonstrated the proper knowledge and training to
effectively specify, build and install PV systems. It is in the best
interest of the PV marketplace that consumers have access to certified
PV professionals to ensure their systems function properly, as well as
preserve the longevity of the batteries that may power those systems.
“As the renewable energy market continues its rapid growth, demand for
skilled installation professionals will continue to be needed,” said
Dean Middleton, Trojan director of renewable energy sales, Americas.
“Trojan’s sponsorship of NABCEP will assist in expanding the knowledge
and expertise of renewable energy system professionals which will
greatly support the adoption of alternative energy applications. The
more qualified the installer is, the less failures in the field.
“NABCEP is a respected leader in the industry as a professional
credentialing organization. Trojan’s support of these programs ensures
the establishment of standards and benchmarks for PV professionals which
will secure the future of the renewable energy marketplace,” Middleton
said.
As part of its support for NABCEP programs, Trojan will provide product
literature, technical support and sample batteries to the many training
organizations that help prepare PV professionals for NABCEP
certification exams. Trojan also will offer its expertise in deep cycle
battery technology by developing continuing education programs which
are offered to PV industry professionals.
“Trojan has a long history of leadership in the renewable energy
marketplace and the company’s generous support of NABCEP is one more
example of its commitment to continuous improvement and growth of the
industry,” said Ezra Auerbach, executive director of NABCEP. “Trojan
already has an excellent relationship with our organization and its
installer training on batteries is a valuable contribution to the
continuing education of our certified professionals.
“On behalf of the NABCEP board of directors, I offer my thanks to Trojan
for their assistance in helping our organization with its program
development and outreach efforts. Support from the industry is
particularly gratifying because it shows NABCEP is accomplishing its
goals of awarding credentials that are relevant and meaningful to
consumers, manufacturers and practitioners” Auerbach said.
Trojan battery offers the broadest portfolio of high-quality, deep cycle
flooded, AGM and gel products available for a wide range of renewable
energy and backup power applications. Built on proprietary deep cycle
technology, Trojan batteries are specifically engineered for powering
renewable energy applications and all of Trojan’s batteries provide
superior performance, rugged durability and long life. Trojan batteries
are available worldwide.
NABCEP is committed to providing certification programs that instill
confidence in solar consumers. Professionals who received NABCEP
certification demonstrate their competence in the field and their
commitment to upholding high standards of ethical and professional
practice.
